Isle of Wight Festival have chosen Save the Children as their national charity partner this year and festival-goers who raise over £150 for the charity can look forward to a free 160ft bungee jump at Seaclose Park this June.
Applications for financial help with buying instruments, paying for exams, or travelling to lessons, were invited from musicians aged between 11 and 18.
The Mike Howley Trust, a legacy of the late Mike Howley, partners with Platform One and Quay Arts to disperse bursaries of up to £1,500 to young Isle of Wight writers and performers to help them achieve their artistic aspirations
Concerns were raised about the number of laptops given to Island children, but the Cabinet member says it's almost four times the figure quoted in the meeting