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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.

6, February 2024·3 min read

Ventnor Exchange tours thought-provoking comedy on nationalism and identity: Book now

Cornish comedy that tackles questions of identity and nationalism tours the Isle of Wight

17, March 2022·2 min read

The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival returns this Easter holiday

As well as ticketed events, this year there'll be plenty of free events as part of the festival fringe in Newport town centre during the Easter hols. Ticketed events sell out fast so act now

9, February 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Children’s Festival: Get ready for a magical few days

The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival promises a truly unique experience for young people on the isle of Wight over the Easter holidays. It's going to be a magical few days.

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

19, July 2017·1 min read

Live in Ventnor? Have a pro shoot you for free this Saturday

Worry not, it's not about arranging an execution. This Saturday two great photographers are offering to take a portrait photo of all Ventnor residents, to include you in the 'Portrait of a Town' project. What an offer!

22, November 2024·4 min read

Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor

This Sunday, enjoy Ventnor's Winter Wonderland market and then many other Christmas activities throughout December

16, July 2023·1 min read

Young filmmakers’ chance to shine in Isle of Wight music video competition (Listen)

The Isle of Wight launches 'Picture the Music', a film competition focusing on fostering young Island talent, but open to all

Montage of Kira Lacey's Xmas Card showing Santa flying over Osborne House in his sleigh

21, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight College graduate captures spirit of Christmas in winning card design

19-year-old's Osborne House-themed design triumphs in Brave Island Christmas card competition

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

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

6, March 2020·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival announce their first confirmed acts for 2020

Ventnor Fringe Festival returns this July and brings with it a great variety of live music, comedy, theatre, fun for the kids and loads more. Check out the first round of announcements

Extinction Rebellion protesters holding up red hands

31, October 2019·1 min read

Act now to have your work included in the ‘Undecided Earth’ art exhibition

Original art, Letters to the Earth and Climate Emergency placards are welcome as part of the Undecided Earth exhibition opening later this week

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