‘As You Change, So Do I’ Launch

As the working day ends, let your spirits be lifted as artist Scott King presents ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ at the launch of ‘As You Change, So Do I’. 

Luton’s rail commuters (and you) will be greeted by a host of musicians and a feast of classic picnic fare.

Featuring musical performances from a one man band, a solo violinist from Sinfonia Verdi, Luton Youth Cantores and the Luton members of Britain’s Got Talent’s Gospel Incognito. You can even join in with this musical welcome and pick up a ‘Welcome home heroes!’ banner!

Bute Street will become the home to clothed tables, surrounded by bunting and balloons, and laden with delicious food. Tuck into sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones and, in true street style, cake.

Come down to Bute Street, Luton on Thursday 29 September from 7pm for this free event. No need to book. This event will be filmed.

 

Schedule

8am – 9am Performance by a solo violinist from Sinfonia Verdi at Luton train station.

7pm – 7.30pm ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ begins and welcomes commuters at Luton train station plus performances from Luton Youth Cantores outside The Hat Factory.

7.30pm – 8.30pm A celebration with food and drinks on Bute Street.

7.35pm – 8pm Performance from the Luton members of Gospel Incognito.

8.30pm The unveiling of the Culture Wall on Bute Street. The first projection will be from Henry Moore’s famed sculpture series ‘Mother and Child’.

Image of Henry Moore's 'Mother & Child' projected onto the culture wall at the launch of the public realm arts project.
Bute Street, Luton Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Violin player with train in the background at the beginning of the celebrations of the public realm arts project, As You Change, So Do I.
Sinfonia Verdi as part of 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Paul Kelly
Laurence Marshall, the one man band, performing at the launch of As You Change, So Do I.
One man band as part of 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
A line of people bearing placards for Scott King's 'Keep The Home Fires Burning' at the launch of the public realm arts project, As You Change, So Do I.
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
A man holding a placard that reads 'Home Sweet Home.'
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
A father with his daughter on his shoulders, holding a placard that reads 'Thank You!' as part of Scott King's 'Keep the Home Fires Burning.'
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Four people looking at t shirts and Susan A. Barnett's t shirt photography inside The Storefront at the launch of the public realm arts project.
The Storefront Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
The back of 6 t shirts forming part of Susan A Barnett's project: 'Awearness Luton'.
The Storefront Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Keyboard player accompanies the choir who sing at dusk outside The Hat Factory at the launch of the public realm arts project.
Luton Youth Cantores as part of 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Choir wearing coats and blue scarves sing at dusk outside The Hat Factory at the launch of the public realm arts project.
Luton Youth Cantores as part of 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Residents of Luton digging into the feast of sausage rolls, sandwiches, and cakes.
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Residents of Luton digging into the feast of sausage rolls, sandwiches, and mini quiches.
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Residents of Luton enjoying the street feast launching the public realm arts project. Image shows people gathered around a purple table laden with nibbles.
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
A close shot of sandwiches and sausage rolls on a brightly coloured paper plate at the launch of the public realm arts project, As You Change, So Do I.
'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Gospel Incognito performing outside The Hat Factory at the launch of the public realm arts project, As You Change So Do I.
Gospel Incognito as part of 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol
Gospel Incognito's performance captured, showing the audience having fun in focus and the band leading the way at the launch of the public realm arts project, As You Change, So Do I.
Gospel Incognito as part of 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' Image Credit: Aleksandra Warchol

‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ is just one of the commissions launching on Thursday 29 September. Find out about the all projects.

Mark Titchner’s ‘If You Can Dream It, You Must Do It’

The Turner prize nominee launches ‘If You Can Dream It, You Must Do It’, a free digital artwork for smart phones, tablets and desktops.

Scott King’s ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ and ‘Mother and Child (Luton)’

King will be creating a series of impressions of families from the local community. The inspiration behind this series, Henry Moore’s ‘Mother and Child’ will be projected onto the Culture Wall during this launch event.

Susan A. Barnett’s ‘AWEARNESS Luton’

‘AWEARNESS Luton’ invites Lutonians to submit their thoughts and feelings about Luton for a collection of t-shirts. Designs will be on display in the Storefront, Bute Street and projected onto the Culture Wall.

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