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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

    Cotswold and Newchurch Male Voice Choirs singing in the church

    Newchurch Male Voice Choir joins forces with Cotswold singers for Shanklin concert

  • What’s On
    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

    If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more.

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

  • Community
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    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

  • News
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    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    the front of county hall

    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

    Polling station sign outside a church

    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

    artists studio with paintbrushes in pots and painted fabric on the walls

    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    Big Red & The Cava Boys with Angelina, Jo and Dick

    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

    Audience seated in fold up chairs in the field at Wolverton Manor for the Folk and Blues Day

    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Long line of walkers walking up the Tennyson Downs

    Eight thousand walkers expected as Walk the Wight 2026 online registration nears close

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Three bottles of the 33 parishes Biosphere blond beer

    New Isle of Wight beer brand celebrates UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status (updated)

    man working on a building site

    Isle of Wight planning application lists and maps: 20 and 27 Apr 2026

  • Travel
    Travel

    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

    roadworks sign

    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

    Roadworks lights and signs

    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

    electric vehicle charging by possessed photography

    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

    abstract illustration of the Island with ferry to the right and needles lighthouse to the left

    Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

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Platform One

Platform One College of Music was founded in 1999 and results have never dropped below national benchmarks.

As well as Platform One students progressing to various universities across the country, the College also offers a BA (Hons) Commercial Music degree as well as a Masters in Music Industry Innovation and Enterprise.

From September 2023, this boutique college will be expanding beyond music to offer a BA (Hons) in Sustainable Fashion.

Below are some of the article relating to Platform One.

fugo kid performing on stage at strings venue
16, April 2026·2 min read

Fugo Kid wins Wight Noize 2026 and secures Isle of Wight Festival performance slot

Isle of Wight artist Fugo Kid to perform at festival after winning Wight Noize 2026
platform one performers on stage
27, March 2026·3 min read

Platform One marks 25 years with student-led fundraiser at GG’s Restaurant and Bar

Platform One students organise a live fundraiser marking 25 years of music education
Ruby perform at Wight Noize final live
23, January 2026·2 min read

Platform One to feature in live BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast during Independent Venue Week

Live from Strings Bar, Platform One will discuss nurturing emerging artists on BBC Radio 6
Six60 performing at Strings © David Rutherford
12, January 2026·3 min read

BBC Radio 6 Music to broadcast live from Isle of Wight venue for Independent Venue Week

Join Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens on Monday 26th January as part of Independent Venue Week 2026
Panel guests at the P1 Sustainable Fashion Futures Event
18, November 2025·2 min read

Students connect with industry innovators during Platform One’s sustainable fashion networking event

Platform One students gained valuable insights and networking opportunities in sustainable fashion
five degrees north under a tree
1, May 2025·1 min read

Local band 5 Degrees North to open Isle of Wight Festival mainstage

5 Degrees North triumphs at Wight Noize competition, securing a mainstage performance opportunity
Shot of model on runway with jacket made from quilt quarters
23, April 2025·1 min read

Discover innovative designs at Platform One’s Sustainable Fashion Show this May

Experience innovative designs and celebrate ethical fashion at Platform One's annual show
Caught Short band portrait standing together in a room
22, April 2025·1 min read

Isle of Wight band Caught Short releases debut single ‘Preachers’ (watch)

Discover Caught Short's unique sound in their debut single 'Preachers' available now
Amy Jolliffe by beach huts
28, February 2025·1 min read

Love Is: Amy Jolliffe’s latest single inspired by social media romance

Singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe embraces love with her new single, Love Is, available now
Platform One student playing the guitar
15, February 2025·1 min read

Platform One College announces Arts Aid 2025 to support Wessex Cancer Support

Platform One students collaborate with Wessex Cancer Support for a gala evening of live music and fundraising
Lauren on Bass at Isle of Wight festival, Platform One stage
7, February 2025·2 min read

Wight Noize offers local artists a chance to perform at the Isle of Wight Festival

The Wight Noize initiative gives local young musicians a chance to perform at the Isle of Wight Festival
Young people networking at the future works event
16, October 2024·1 min read

Future Works event: Where Isle of Wight’s young creatives connect and collaborate

Kickstart your creative career at Future Works networking event on Isle of Wight
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