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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.

charlie dore

22, March 2019·1 min read

Book now for an evening of eclectic, contemporary folk with Charlie Dore

Some might remember Charlie from presenting Children's TV show, Rainbow, but she's also one of the UK’s most respected songwriters. For Ventnor Fringe she'll team up with multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span and and virtuoso double bass player, Gareth Huw Davies.

charlotte parr-burman christmas card for Brave Island picturing a sea eagle fluing above the island in the light of the St Catherine's lighthouse - with santa and his reindeer flying nearby

3, December 2020·1 min read

Brave Island announce winning design in Christmas card comp

Sales of the Christmas Cards will raise money for the Ventnor Community Foodbank. Buy yours in store or online

Sophie Corry's Xmas Card

1, December 2021·1 min read

Brave Island Christmas Card Competition winner announced

15-year-old Sophie Corry is studying for her GCSEs but managed to create this winning design for the Brave Island Christmas Card competition - all proceeds will be going to the local foodbank

Young person interviewing an artist during Ventnor Fringe Festival

22, October 2021·1 min read

Brave Island has a great variety of new opportunities on offer for 14 to 25-year-olds

14 to 25-year-olds can sign up free of charge to Brave Island, which has a variety of opportunities on offer at the moment

4, August 2020·1 min read

Brave Island: ‘I May Destroy You’ actor launches new opportunity platform for young Islanders

Brave Island is a new dedicated platform for 14 to 25-year-olds on the Isle of Wight who are interested in the arts and creative industries. And for those who didn't even know they might be

6, November 2020·1 min read

Brave Island: Exciting new creative opportunities for 14 to 25-year-old Islanders

If you have children or grandchildren on the Isle of Wight who are aged 14-25 let them know about Brave Island

Montage of images including two lads with filming equipment, portrait of Pete Higgin and close up of a DJ spinning vinyl

18, January 2022·2 min read

Brave Island: New opportunities for young Islanders to experience working in the creative industries (updated)

The latest batch of opportunities includes a chat with a theatre maker, a chance to have your work exhibited, learn to DJ or produce music and find out more about writing, directing or producing films

Young Artist Award exhibition launch by Julian Winslow

16, March 2022·2 min read

Brave Island’s Young Artist Award winner announced: See the exhibition of entries at Ventnor Exchange

There was a great range of entries from young Isle of Wight artists aged 14 to 25-years-old. See the exhibition at Ventnor Exchange until 17th April 2022.

Jay Eatwell with piano reflection in sunglasses

20, April 2023·2 min read

Catch Jay from The Piano and other talented artists performing at Ventnor Exchange’s Record Store Day

Ventnor Exchange is set to host a day of music, vinyl releases, and a book signing event on Record Store Day this Saturday

Someone looking at albums

17, April 2022·3 min read

Celebrate the 15th Record Store Day with a day of music at Ventnor Exchange

Record Store Day is all about celebrating music and Ventnor Exchange have an amazing day of music in store for you

CHAMPS in a greenhouse © Holly Fernando

19, May 2022·3 min read

CHAMPS joins exciting music lineup at Ventnor Fringe Festival

As part of Fringe Fridays, CHAMPS join among others The Big Moon, Goat Girl and Tonstartssbandht

ventnor giant selfie

5, August 2019·1 min read

Come to see the Ventnor Giant mural and share your selfies with us

If you come to see the mural, please do share your photos by tagging the image #VentnorGiantSelfie on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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