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Brave Island

Brave Island is a new dedicated platform for 14 to 25-year-olds on the Isle of Wight.

It was created by Ventnor Exchange in partnership with OnTheWight thanks to funding by Arts Council England and the Mike Howley Trust.

In these difficult times it will provide much needed opportunities, training and support, all made available for free.

Below are some of the articles featuring Brave Island.

14, July 2023·2 min read

‘Picture the Music’ film contest: Unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers (listen)

If you have children or grandchildren that are interested in filmmaking check out this podcast with Stephen Izatt from Ventnor Arts Club

16, July 2023·1 min read

Young filmmakers’ chance to shine in Isle of Wight music video competition (Listen)

The Isle of Wight launches 'Picture the Music', a film competition focusing on fostering young Island talent, but open to all

29, August 2023·2 min read

Grace’s Bakery and Brave Island’s design competition: Unveiling the winning label

Grace’s Bakery collaborates with Brave Island, celebrating young talent in a label design contest

24, October 2023·1 min read

Brave Island Christmas Card competition returns: £100 cash prize for winner

Annual Brave Island Christmas card competition returns, supporting Ventnor Community Foodbank and £100 cash prize for the winning design

Montage of Kira Lacey's Xmas Card showing Santa flying over Osborne House in his sleigh

21, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight College graduate captures spirit of Christmas in winning card design

19-year-old's Osborne House-themed design triumphs in Brave Island Christmas card competition

Person with camcorder in hand against a blue sky

18, December 2023·1 min read

Peter Cramp Awards set to recognise inspiring filmmakers in Ventnor: Picture the Music

Ventnor Arts Club plays host to a celebration of emerging Isle of Wight filmmakers with Picture the Music awards

Erin Avey, Mollie-Louise Scriver, Ruben Chiverton and Megan Stisted

22, December 2023·2 min read

Young Isle of Wight filmmakers shine at Picture the Music competition, dedicated to Peter Cramp

New filmmakers triumph at Picture the Music Awards dedicated to the late Peter Cramp

Michelle Lott by Julian Winslow - Reuben Mowle with his drone and Rosie Drake Knight in her studio by Maria Bell

30, January 2024·2 min read

Future Works: A new networking hub for 16 to 30-year-old Isle of Wight creatives

Young creatives unite! Future Works offers networking and industry insight on the Isle of Wight

8, March 2024·1 min read

Young Islanders invited to influence local opportunities through Brave Island survey

Help shape youth opportunities on the Isle of Wight by participating in Brave Island's survey

Students watching the stage at Future Works event at Strings Bar by David Rutherford

20, March 2024·3 min read

Future Works: The new networking hub for young creatives on the Isle of Wight

If you’re aged 16-30 and want to start a band but don’t know a drummer? Want to stage a play but don’t know any actors? Maybe you want to film a showreel, but don’t know a filmmaker? This event is for you

Aerial view of Ventnor Fringe Big Top at Flowersbrook

8, May 2024·2 min read

Bespoke Big Top will become ‘a new town hall for the whole of the Isle of Wight’

Grant awarded for cultural hub to inspire and train the Island's young creatives

francis and rosie at people's palace of possibilities

21, May 2024·1 min read

Paid opportunity for young artist to lead activity at first Biosphere Festival

Paid Brave Island creative workshop opportunity for young people at Biosphere Festival

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