About LutonAid

LutonAid is back on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September

LutonAid was an annual live music festival that took place from 2005 to 2018, showcasing
bands from Luton and the surrounding area, whilst raising funds for charity.

LutonAid began as a one-day fundraiser for Keech in memory of Bill Candlish, but
returned for a second year, and then a third and so on. It grew from a single stage, single
day event to a two day, two stage (at one point three stage) festival incorporating live
music, stall holders, children’s activities and food.

In 2011, a committee was established with the aim of expanding on what was just a single
event each year and LutonAid achieved charity status in 2012.

During its time LutonAid raised just under 20k for Keech Hospice Care. The impact of
Covid and other challenges following a hiatus after the 2018 event meant the decision
was taken to close the charity in 2020.

LutonAid may seem a rather unimaginative title, but it sums up the event. LutonAid is
local bands and people kindly giving their time and talent to bring people together and
raise funds for Keech Hospice Care. The reason LutonAid was so successful was thanks to
the small army of volunteers, and the bands and artists who give up their time.

LutonAid is now back for a one off anniversary special this September at The Hat Factory
Arts Centre, its home from 2010 to 2014. Some local favourite bands have reformed for
the event, and it will be a fantastic day out for live music lovers.