As the 50th Anniversary of Luton’s Carnival approaches, a new heritage project is capturing the creative energy and cultural pride behind the event, and paying homage to the town’s Afro-Caribbean community.

Produced by Bedfordshire based creatives, Jade Scott (ITV, Sony) and Gabrielle Smith (The:nublk, CNN, Adobe), in collaboration with photographer and founder of Bumpkin Files Karis Beaumont (DAZED, New York Times) – Beyond Luton Carnival 50 is building a living archive through photography and community stories.

Rather than a static history, this project offers an evolving portrait of the people and memories that have shaped the Carnival’s legacy. It will culminate in an exhibition held during Black History Month.