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Music

Psych-pop artist Yumi and the Weather brings acclaimed sound to Luton

October 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

Fans of psychedelic pop, shoegaze and atmospheric indie rock have the chance to catch an artist with a growing national reputation when Yumi and the Weather plays The Castle in Luton this Saturday. The Brighton-based […]

Olivia Lynn at Party in the Park 2026
Music

150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

September 17, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

Standing in Stockwood Park among thousands of people singing, dancing and waving their arms in the air as fireworks, lights and lasers lit up the sky, it didn’t feel particularly like a celebration of the […]

Rory McDade from Luna Rosa who will headline the fourth annual Summer Assembly music festival at The Castle
Music

Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

July 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

When Vandalism Begins at Home launched Summer Assembly four years ago, the idea was simple: create a full day where music fans could discover new bands, support independent artists and experience the kind of atmosphere […]

News

Pride in Luton saved as community group launches new chapter ahead of High Town celebration

June 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Pride in Luton saved as community group launches new chapter ahead of High Town celebration

Just months after announcing it would wind down, Pride in Luton has been given a lifeline after a new community-led team stepped forward to keep the organisation alive. In March, Pride in Luton revealed it […]

The Castle
Music

Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

June 3, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

Some of Luton’s most exciting emerging musicians will take over the town centre later this month as Market Hill Live returns with its biggest line-up yet. The free outdoor music event will showcase seven local […]

TV Face singer and guitarist, sTeVe at The Castle
Music

All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

March 30, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

What was meant to be a straightforward first visit to Luton quickly turned into a road trip from hell for Lancaster’s TV Face, but when the dust settled, the sonic juggernauts delivered one of the […]

Luna Rosa
Music

Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

March 23, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

Luna Rosa are back with their first new music in more than two years and Luton fans will have the chance to hear it live this weekend when the Corby noiseniks return to The Castle […]

Missing The Ferry sing through Luton town centre, with the town hall in the background
Music

Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

February 12, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

Luton will take centre stage in Missing The Ferry’s latest release, and before the song and the full music video drops this weekend, we can reveal a sneak peek at some exclusive images from the […]

The 2026 headliners line-up for Independent Venue Week at The Castle (clockwise from top left): Alien Chick, Big Trousers, Ugly Ozo, Flip Top Head, PENGSHUi
Music

Why Independent Venue Week of live music at The Castle matters for Luton’s future

January 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 2

“It’s about putting Luton on the map, really making this venue a live music staple,” says Ben Barry. “I hate to use the phrase: use it or lose it — but that is where we […]

The Bricklayers' Arms
Food and drink

Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

September 1, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming […]

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    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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