New Carnival uses use carnival and celebratory arts to engage people and communities, to bring out the very best in them, helping them to achieve their creative potential and celebrating with them through the production of excellent outdoor events.
It was an opportunity for local organisations to come and engage with members of the public and explain a little bit more about some of the exciting things going on in Ryde
Richard Smout is the Heritage Service Manager for the Isle of Wight council. He shares with us details of a fascinating project that aims to fire the imagination of the Island's young people .. so they are inspired by the Island, and all it has to offer
Joining the fight for justice at the Night Carnival for Julian Assange demanding his release will be the 13ft high Lady Justice puppet, created right here on the Isle of Wight
The Arts Council CEO details why five Isle of Wight arts organisations have won substantial funding over three years - putting the Island firmly on the country’s cultural map. It’s for all Islanders - The central message: “We are all creative”
A new exhibition was launched this week showcasing the work of The New Carnival Company and includes the culmination of an oral history project collecting memories of the past 80 years
A community carnival performance like no other is planned for Ryde this week celebrating the history and heritage of IW carnival, as seen through the eyes of our children and young people
The New Carnival Company’s much acclaimed Blue Touch Paper Project has been contracted to wow the crowds in the Olympic Park as the Paralympic Games draw to a close.