PLATFORM

This July, PLATFORM returns with a special South Asian Heritage Month edition, celebrating the creativity, culture and lived experiences of South Asian communities across Luton.

Designed as a space for experimentation and connection, PLATFORM invites local artists to share developing ideas, test new work and collaborate through live performance and visual art.

PLATFORM showcases a range of artistic expressions, which include music, spoken word, dance, film, fashion, painting and other creative disciplines — all inspired by the diversity and energy of Luton’s creative community.

More than just a showcase, PLATFORM gives emerging creatives the chance to build confidence, meet collaborators and present work in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Audiences can expect fresh talent, honest storytelling and a rare insight into art as it evolves in real time.

To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, July’s PLATFORM lineup presents:

• Alaudin Jami – a multidisciplinary creative and founder whose work spans illustration, design, storytelling, and community-focused projects.
• Rita Begum – a writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores identity, resilience, family and belonging.
• Sonia Chowdhury – a British Bengali storyteller who shares authentic, underrepresented voices through documentary, poetry and digital media.
• Fateh Khan – a multilingual poet and scriptwriter whose work explores mental health, identity, and social issues through poetry, songwriting and performance.
• Kiah Rihanna – a Luton-based singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals and piano-led sound. Blending original music with carefully chosen covers, her performances are both heartfelt and captivating.
• Siani Bugtti – a writer and poet whose work explores love, loss, identity and healing through deeply personal and emotionally honest storytelling.

Join us for an evening of culture, conversation, creativity and celebration. Sign up here to attend for free.