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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.

11, July 2018·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe 2018: What will you discover?

The Ventnor Fringe Festival is undoubtedly one of our favourite festivals of the year. Set in a wide variety of unusual venues across this creative and quirky town there are 70 shows to choose from this year. Providing something for everyone!

5, August 2018·4 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2018: A peek at what not to miss and more

Enrich your soul this week and head to Ventnor for the Fringe Festival for a week of theatre, live music, comedy, talks, art workshops, exhibitions and more - you won't be disappointed. There's so much to see and do, you'll never want to leave.

7, August 2018·1 min read

New two-year project aims to ‘Lift the Lid on Island Culture’

A two-year project that aims to reignite a sense of pride and passion in cultural heritage on the Isle of Wight was launched earlier this year. OnTheWight has more detail.

7, August 2018·2 min read

WATCH: Island’s tallest mural, ‘Ventnor Giant’, created by world-renowned street artist, Phlegm

Head to Ventnor to see the amazingly detailed three-storey mural of the 'Ventnor Giant', the tallest piece of street art on the Isle of Wight. It was commissioned by Ventnor Exchange and created by world-renowned street artist, Phlegm.

13, August 2018·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe another success with over 4,500 tickets sold

With over 4,500 tickets sold Ventnor was buzzing with activity all week for the ninth Ventnor Fringe Festival. Despite the weather, it was a huge success. Here's to 2019!

Ventnor Giant Mural by Phlegm - Photo by Julian Winslow

10, September 2018·1 min read

Ventnor Giant mural named as ‘one of best in the world’ by street art agency

We're not in the least bit surprised that Phlegm's fantastic piece of street art that now adorns a three-story building in Ventnor has been selected as on the best creations in August across the globe.

11, September 2018·1 min read

Ventnor Exchange host free open day for young creatives aged 11-25

Calling all 11-25 year olds. From 11am - 5pm this Sunday there'll be a range of taster sessions, activities and information available on everything from a Film School in the October Half Term to mentoring for young professionals.

10, October 2018·2 min read

Aspiring filmmakers invited to take part in Picture The Music competition

This competition is inviting people of all ages to produce a promo video for a music track, with an opportunity to have it adopted as an official video for a band. OnTheWight has the details.

26, October 2018·1 min read

Major boost for Ventnor with national exposure from Guardian Labs

Some of the town's lovely independents get a mention and although the feature is obviously a great big ad for iZettle, it is also a great big ad for Ventnor town and you can't argue with that.

30, October 2018·2 min read

Aspiring filmmakers of all ages invited to take part in music video comp

Aspiring local filmmakers are invited to produce a promo video for a music track (from a choice of several), with the chance to have it adopted as the official video for the band, win a trophy and £250, as well as having your film shown at a professional cinema screening of the best entries.

12, November 2018·3 min read

‘Lift the Lid’ reveals artist commissions

A project aimed at encouraging residents to find out more about the arts and culture on the Isle of Wight announces their public artist commission for Newport, East Cowes and Totland.

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.

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