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Isle of Arts Festival

The Isle of Arts Festival was founded in 2011 by four Ventorians, Gillian Jenner, Christopher Bonney, Janneke and Philip Oxley.

The festival is set in and around Ventnor and offers a wide range of performances in The Arts, from comedy to dance, theatre to live music.

Below are a selection of articles we’ve published over the years about Isle of Arts Festival.

11, March 2015·1 min read

Calling Island artists. Still time to sign up for the Arts Trail

There's still time to sign up to take part in the Isle of Arts Festival's 2015 Arts Trail. You can be part of this brilliant element of the Festival that attracts thousands of people to Ventnor each year.

19, April 2013·1 min read

Creativity encouraged at Isle of Arts Festival: Join the Random Creatures

Join in the fun and brighten up an unloved and overlooked pole or post during the Isle of Arts Festival.

17, April 2014·1 min read

Discover the ‘Rat Pack of Opera’ with Tenors Un Limited at Isle of Arts

Join the UK’s original classical-crossover ‘man band’ for a fantastic musical journey that will move you and make you laugh in equal measure.

3, May 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss Chicago Blues with Mud Morganfield tonight

Whatever you're planning to do tonight, cancel it and head to Ventnor instead. Mud Morganfield, the son of Muddy Waters, is bringing his band to the Winter Gardens for a night of Chicago Blues.

10, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss Elio Pace and his band performing The Billy Joel Songbook

With a great six-piece band, the hits just keep on coming in this electrifying show. Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon, Piano Man and many more. Book now to avoid disappointment.

19, March 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss Matt Forde’s ’24-Hour Political Party People’ in Ventnor

If you're following the campaign frenzy in the run up to the 2015 Election and love a good laugh, this is the show for you. Book now to avoid disappointment.

5, May 2014·3 min read

Don’t miss Monday’s final offerings from the Isle of Arts Festival

There's a fantastic range of events rounding off the Isle of Arts Festival on Bank Holiday Monday. If you haven't been down to Ventnor yet to see what's happening, don't miss out.

22, April 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss the Arts Trails at Isle of Arts Festival

As well as all the amazing acts you can see perform at the 2014 Isle of Arts Festival, there's also the Arts Trail.

21, April 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss The Dollymops at the Isle of Arts Festival

There's still time to book your tickets to see the brilliant Isle of Wight band, The Dollymops, as they perform at this year's Isle of Arts Festival.

25, March 2015·2 min read

Don’t miss the string spectacular at the 2015 Isle of Arts Festival

If you're a fan of strings, particularly the Cello, you're in for a treat in May as two very special events take place as part of the Isle of Arts Festival.

28, April 2015·2 min read

Don’t miss the string spectacular at the Isle of Arts Festival

If you’re a fan of strings, particularly the Cello, you’re in for a treat later this week as two very special events take place as part of the Isle of Arts Festival.

Stphen Bailey and Pat Cahill - Isle of Arts

25, April 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss this comedy double bill at Isle of Arts Festival next week

The Isle of Arts Festival is just one week away. How does a night of comedy with Stephen Bailey and Pat Cahill grab you? Book now to avoid disappointment.

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