Far from Home: Miranda Acland’s debut novel is a tale of friendship, adventure and the quest for truth
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
14, December 2022·1 min readA night to celebrate Pete Holden, his legacy, Isle of Wight musicians and song writingThere are still some tickets available for this fantastic lineup of Isle of Wight musicians, playing live to raise money for Independent Arts in memory of Pete Holden
15, November 2022·1 min readA night to celebrate Pete Holden, his legacy, Isle of Wight musicians and song writingBook your tickets now for this fantastic lineup of Isle of Wight musicians, playing to raise money for Independent Arts in memory of Pete Holden
17, January 2022·1 min readA great season of musical events scheduled for Cowes bookshop this SpringThere's a diverse programme of live music nights, but with events selling out quickly, an early booking is recommended. Details within
11, September 2022·1 min readBunch of Platinum Awards for Isle of Wight filmmaker, Rowena AmosCongratulations are in order for Isle of Wight filmmaker, Rowena Amos after her short film, Strange Waters, picked up a bunch of Platinum film awards
19, November 2007·1 min readGramophone Party Play Quay… gone down a storm on the Island and internationally (judging by their MySpace - well worth checking out as...
27, November 2007·2 min readAndy McKee Ryde Theatre Gig: Second Review … shortly after opening the entertainment. The next act perfectly encapsulates the Island's unique relationship with music - JC has...
5, January 2007·1 min readEugene 'Hideaway' Bridges… moving affairs: foot tappin', rockin' and rollin' feel-good tunes are bookended by more sullen, sombre songs whose stripped-down nature...
25, August 2006·1 min readJazz In The Park This Sunday… year includes veteran local favourites The Unity Stompers, an exciting line up of traditional and swing artists from the...
10, July 2006·1 min readThe Gramophone Party Close Jazz In The Park… Festival back in April and were stunned by their brilliance. It's great to see that they'll be closing the...
8, April 2008·1 min readBestival: More Acts Confirmed: Lots of Island TalentBlimey the list goes on and on .... there's a fair old few from the Wight, including Blank Beats, Cooly...
28, September 2022·3 min readPunk princess and cult actress Toyah on the Isle of Wight filming new short filmFilming took place in Freshwater and Ventnor with women in the top four roles; writer, director, producer and actor
6, January 2014·1 min readLive music and free drinks (!) as Dick Taylor filmed for French TVSo why not spend your Thursday evening in Ventnor, listening to some quality music from local musicians, whilst enjoying a free drink?