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The Arts Council fund was specifically designed to help organisations that need financial support to stay afloat until the end of September, in light of Coronavirus
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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Hullabaloo will be welcoming international artists, The Captain Boomer Collective, who'll be bringing a giant sea ‘beast’ to create a highlight for this year’s focus on the coastal environment and the Isle of Wight Biosphere
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Flying the flag for the Isle of Wight, Ryde Carnival is to be been crowned the UK's Best Carnival 2018. Well done to all who voted.
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Ryde Carnival has been selected for a shortlist of the UK’s Most Popular Carnival for 2018. Your votes can make a difference. All it takes is two clicks.
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Over the summer and into the autumn, as part of Ryde Arts, you’ll be able to enjoy unique music events, art installations, theatre and poetry, as well as workshops, carnivals, films and more.
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There are a huge number of activities taking place on 12th and 13th May across 80 hectares in Sandown Bay, from science discoveries to a soap box derby, kite flying and lego club to live music and a carnival parade. Don't miss these two days of free fun and discovery.
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Museums such as Dimbola, as well as arts organisations such as Ventnor Exchange and Quay Arts will benefit from new priority status with Arts Council.
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The Sandown Town Councillor Chris Dupre was referred to by a fellow councillor as a "raging animal" after last night's meeting and there have been calls for him to step down.
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The Hullabaloo Soapbox Challenge takes place over the 12-13th May next year. Head to the launch event to find out more about getting involved.
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TeamPride have been blown away by the reaction and response from the Island’s community to the very first isle of Wight Pride event. See our photos and video from the glorious day and find out how you can help make it happen again next year.
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The two Isle of Wight carnival companies will benefit for a whopping £500,000 of Arts Council funding.
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Head to Sandown Bay on Saturday between 10am-10pm for this innovative annual event that combines the arts, community, health and wellbeing, heritage, environmental issues and much more.
