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Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Exchange is a creative arts hub founded in 2014 in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight combining a venue, record store and craft beer bar.

Throughout the year they present a diverse and exciting programme of new work, nurture emerging talent and host award winning festivals

Ventnor Exchange can be found at 11 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1SW or by visiting their Website.

The outside yard of the old Ingrams building © Maria Bell Photography

23, November 2023·1 min read

Ventnor Exchange’s Crowdfunder surpasses goal, raising £34k for creative space

Former builder's yard to become a Ventnor hub for creativity and community events - starting with an outdoor market on Christmas in Ventnor Day

Paige Yarka's christmas card - digitally produced to show a wintery scene in Shanklin with a large bright star character walking down the road

21, November 2024·2 min read

Studio Ghibli inspires winning entry for Brave Island’s Christmas card competition

Brave Island's Christmas Card winner, Paige Yarka, artistically supports local skateboarding community

9, July 2018·1 min read

Jack Barnes joins Ventnor Exchange as first creative apprentice

Could Jack Barnes, a recent graduate of Platform One Music College, possibly be the most punk person employed by the Isle of Wight council? He joins Ventnor Exchange and Quay Arts as their first creative apprentice as part of the Lift The Lid project.

ventnor fringe festival side of container in harbourside

29, April 2019·1 min read

Last chance to register for Ventnor Fringe

If you're hoping to perform at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival (celebrating its tenth anniversary), you'll need to register by midnight tomorrow (30th April).

19, April 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Festival partners with Ventnor Exchange to celebrate Record Store Day

Isle of Wight Festival have partnered with Ventnor Exchange to give away five pairs of tickets to this year’s festival.

Fox Rawding performing on RSD at Ventnor Exchange-

24, March 2023·1 min read

Last chance for young musicians: Apply now to perform live at Ventnor Exchange on Record Store Day

Young musicians can apply for a coveted live performance slot at Ventnor Exchange on RSD 2023 - but don't miss the deadline

Montage of the 101 Terrible record sleeves montage

19, May 2023·1 min read

A decade of vinyl hunting: Mick Sumner reveals record sleeve art oddities in new book

Mick Sumner presents his unique book of bizarre record sleeve designs at Ventnor Exchange this Sunday

14, March 2019·2 min read

The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival returns for more fun this Easter: Book now

Expect incredible performances, spell-binding storytelling, magical experiences, mad games and wicked workshops, as well as an epic Silent Disco, Baby Massage, The Lego Movie screening and loads of activities and games at this year's Isle of Wight Children's Festival.

18, January 2022·1 min read

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