You have have kids or grandkids who live on the Isle of Wight and are aged 14 to 25-year-old, make sure they know about Brave Island, the dedicated arts platform.
The range of opportunities is always varied and designed to appeal to the curious, who want to find out more about working in the creative industries.
The latest batch of opportunities (that are still open for applications) 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.
Coffee and a chat with theatre maker, Peter Higgin
Your chance to gain advice and have an informal chat with Peter Higgin, artistic director of Punchdrunk Enrichment and co-founder member of leading theatre company Punchdrunk.
Punchdrunk pioneers a form of theatre in which roaming audiences experience epic storytelling inside sensory theatrical worlds. The company have created award-winning shows including Sleep No More (London, New York, Shanghai), Masque of the Red Death and Faust.
Find out more about Coffee and a chat with Peter Higgin.
Young Artist Award 2022
There’s a chance to enter the new Young Artist Award 2022 and have your work selected for a six-week exhibition at Ventnor Exchange in February and March 2022.
Find out more about the Young Artist Award.
Online Talk and Q&A with BFI Network South West
18 to 25-year-olds with an interest in film making are invited to an online talk Alix Taylor, BFI Network Talent Executive at Film Hub South West.
This is a great chance for those at the very start of their careers but with a serious interest in writing, directing or producing film.
Find out more about Online Talk and Q&A.
Brave Sounds DJ Drop-In
Are you interested in DJing and Producing music? Starting with fortnightly DJ drop-in workshops so you can learn how to DJ and mix.
You don’t need any prior experience and you will learn how to DJ and mix both digital and vinyl.
These workshops will be hosted by Ed Eldridge, Ed is a Music Producer and DJ, he is the Founder and resident DJ at Rough Draft, a club night based in Bristol.
Find out more about Brave Sounds DJ Drop-In.
Visit the Brave Island Website to stay up to date with upcoming opportunities.
Article edit
5.25pm 19th Jan 2022 – Info about Punchdrunk updated
