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The Ventnor Comic Jazz Band popped over to Arreton Barns last weekend for a rehearsal ahead of Sunday's Jubilee Pageant
Shademakers
Shademakers are one of the leading carnival groups in Europe. They are an Island-based artist-led company and if you’ve stood on the street and watched a carnival parade pass through your town, you’ve probably seen their troupe dancing past whilst donning spectacular costumes.
Below are articles relating to Shademakers.
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This behind-the-scenes footage of Shademakers' Jubilee Pageant gives you a flavour of what to expect on Sunday, when 270 Islanders parade up The Mall for this once in a lifetime event
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On 5th June, the whole country will be wowed by the skills of Islanders, as they ride down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant. News OnTheWight is giving you the first peek: Watch, Listen, See
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Get inspired by the life of this fascinating woman on lived in a wood hut on stilts on Ventnor beach for 40 years
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The Isle of Wight was recently named as a priority area for Arts Council England investment and this £2m+ grant for the Department project clearly illustrates their commitment to the Island
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Shademakers UK are on the lookout for performers to join them in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London. Sign up today to take part in recruitment workshops
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It was small but beautiful. This year's Hullabaloo Lite was another success for the Shademakers team, with the support of The Common Space, IW AONB and many others
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There is lots to do and see during the 2021 Ryde Carnival Week. See inside for details
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What an honour: Hear from the Isle of Wight company that’s one of the very few chosen to take part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in central London - the big celebration finale to the gates of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign. You too can be part of it
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There’s a great panel, from across the arts, exploring ‘What is it about The Arts that makes us happy?’ Thursday, 3-4pm at Ventnor Arts Club: Hosted by OnTheWight and the Book Bus. Come along
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In this collaboration between OnTheWight and The Book Bus, a talented panel will go on a light-hearted, insightful and stimulating exploration, looking at why we love the things we do; why The Arts have never been more important; and why it all matters. Places limited, so book now
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News OnTheWight had the first sneaky peek inside the former Packs building in Ryde. Here are 30+ photos giving you a chance to have a look around the old building and learn what it’s going to be transformed into. It’s pretty exciting
