New music studio launched at Luton community centre  

Young people in Luton can come and make their own music at a new sound-proofed recording studio that’s been unveiled at a community centre in Ambleside. 

Published: 09/07/2025

We've transformed the humble cabin in the grounds of the Ameina Centre in a DIY-SOS style makeover, alongside our partners.   

The kitted-out cabin offers room for budding young artists to produce their own tracks, in exchange for volunteering their time at the centre. 

The studio will double as a peaceful retreat for people of all ages to use throughout the day to relax and enjoy the garden. 

The outdoor area has been revamped with colourful planters and a new seating area, which will also serve as a performance space.   
 
A fun event marked the completion of the new studio, with performances from young singers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, delicious food and speeches.  
 
Contributors to the studio attended, along with Cllr Rob Roche, and a special visit from a local podcaster who dresses as “Deadpool”, in his full superhero costume.
 
A plaque was unveiled to commemorate the new Ameina Music Studio, its contributors and its mission “to help inspire music today and for generations to come”.   
 
The studio was a collective effort, with builders, merchants, contractors and Peabody colleagues carrying out the transformation together.  
 
It was made possible with thanks to Connect Property Services, our in-house repairs and maintenance team, Huws Gray Builders Merchants who donated £10,000 worth of funding for the project and Metropolitan UK who arranged the electrical work.  

The project was led by Karen Lawson, the Community Investment Lead, and coordinated by our Community Investment team for North Counties. 
 
Rose Davis, manager at the Ameina Centre, said music was important as it provided young people in Luton with a way to express themselves: “The studio might not be big, but it can fit many. This space will keep young people off the streets and entertained, offering them something they can truly call their own. 
 
The Ameina Centre runs a range of activities for people of all ages, including exercise, games, social activities and lunches. It arranges regular outings and day trips, with a minibus to transport people from the town centre. It will soon be launching a summer holiday programme which will include sports, arts activities and daytrips for children and young people.  

Contact the Ameina Centre