Creative Island

The Isle of Wight has a rich history of incredible creative talent. Home to famous poets, writers and photographers in the Victorian age, the talent is still strong today.

From artists and photographers to poets, theatre groups, live music and more, there is always something cultural to report on or feature. If we’ve written about it, this is where you’ll find it.

Young Writers invited to join the first ever Isle of Wight Writer Squad

Teenage writer:

We love the sound of this latest offering from Quay Arts. Please do share it with anyone you think might be interested.

Thursday, 23rd May, 2013 1:54pm

By Lucy Tait with 2 readers' comments

Headfunk curate Bohemian Woods at Isle of Wight Festival

Bohemian Woods Logo:

Local musical renegades curate four days of music in the new Bohemian Woods.

Thursday, 23rd May, 2013 12:39pm

By Sally Perry

Join in the music extravaganza at Lud Fest this weekend

Lud Fest Bands:

A fantastic line-up of musicians and bands are confirmed for this bank holiday weekend in Ryde.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 11:33am

By Suzanne Mackay with 2 readers' comments

‘Shhh… it’s a library’ music tour continues

‘Shhh… it’s a library’ music tour continues

You still have a few chances to see the 'Shhh... it's a library' gigs in Island libraries.

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 3:10pm

By IW Council Press Office

Want to know how you can learn to play the Ukulele?

Ukuleles:

What a great project for the summer, learn to play the ukulele!

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 1:09pm

By Rachel Austin with 7 readers' comments

Could you let these men jump in your swimming pool?

Mike and Dave Champion:

Your swimming pool could star in a new music video for the very talented Isle of Wight band, (((CHAMPS))).

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 10:47am

By David Champion with 3 readers' comments

Your chance to invest in British Film

The Hatching Film Poster

If you've got some spare cash that you'd like to put to good use, this investment opportunity might be of interest.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 2:59pm

By Jenny Squire

Quality live music at Acoustic Originals

Quality live music at Acoustic Originals

Monday night's free live music event at Quay Arts looks set to be a corker.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 10:00am

By Rachel Austin

Charity concert brings variety of styles together

Reasonate at Glee Club

We understand they could do with some more support, so why not treat yourself to a night out of great Island music and help with another push of fundraising for the Lottie Rann Trust.

Thursday, 16th May, 2013 1:36pm

By Sally Perry

Goodbye Stereo release music video ahead of album launch

Shot from video:

We love the music video, shot on the Isle of Wight, for Goodbye Stereo's latest single, Waves.

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 3:42pm

By Sally Perry

Joe Bone’s Bane trilogy heads to Quay Arts Centre

Bane poster:

Dubbed the stage equivalent of Die Hard meets The Naked Gun, Bane is a must see, again and again.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 3:42pm

By Sally Perry with one comment

Monday Group enter film into OSKA Bright Film Festival

Filming:

Filmmakers from The Monday Group will be given the red carpet treatment with a special première screening of their film later this month on the Island.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 3:06pm

By Mark Meredith