Isle of Wight Pride

Isle of Wight school children of all ages, including those who are home schooled are invited to take part in an art comp as part of Isle of Wight Pride.

Time Out says this theatre company "does a magnificent job of introducing undeservedly neglected plays to UK audiences for the first time". Stonecrabs Theatre are bringing two to Quay Arts in June.

The Wightlink Ryde Slide is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the summer on the Isle of Wight and returns to Union Street the day after Isle of Wight Pride.

The Drag queen Conchita, who won Eurovision in 2014 for Austria with her song ‘Rise Like A Pheonix’, is heading to the Isle of Wight in July to headline at IW and UK Pride 2018.

Breakout Youth has been provided an essential support network and a safe place for vulnerable and isolated LGBTQ+ young Islanders, helping them to explore and resolve issues affecting their lives. With funding by the IWC now cut, the future is looking very bleak.

Isle of Wight Pride trustee, Matt Bundy and his partner Joe walked 72 miles non-stop around the Isle of Wight at the weekend, and with each mile completed, they dedicated it to a country where being LGBT+ is still illegal.

Over 4,000 people had already registered to head to Isle of Wight Pride before the line-up was announced. Today, organisers share details of which acts will be entertaining us in July.

There are still 72 Countries across the globe where being LGBT is against the law. An Isle of Wight Pride Trustee and his partner Joe are embarking on a 72 mile walk to increase awareness of the issue and raise funds for Isle of Wight Pride.

Goddards are releasing a special beer to celebrate the Isle of Wight hosting UK Pride 2018. Organisers hope the beer can return for future Pride events.

Inspirational women on the Isle of Wight are being celebrated today, International Women’s Day. Read some of the stories of these remarkable women who did remarkable things whilst on the Island.

Isle of Wight Pride is anticipated to be one of the largest free events on the Island in 2018, bringing new visitors with the potential to boost the local economy by hundreds of thousands of pounds.