Arrive intrigued and leave inspired as Platform One College for Creative Industries is proud to announce its collaboration with Wessex Cancer Support for another year and another exciting evening of entertainment designed to support the Island’s youth and raise funds for a worthy cause.
Arts Aid 2025 will return on Friday 9th May 2025, at GG’s Restaurant and Bar. All proceeds will benefit Wessex Cancer Support, which helps Islanders affected by cancer.
Brown: We are thrilled to raise as much as we can
Annabella Brown, a Platform One student, states,
“Wessex Cancer Support offers personalised emotional and wellbeing assistance for Islanders impacted by cancer.
“They have a Support Centre located on Lugley Street in Newport, as well as a Daisy Bus service to transport Islanders to appointments at mainland hospitals.
“We are thrilled to raise as much as we can to support the charity while hosting a fantastic night for the community and completing our final assignment for our BTEC course.”
An unforgettable night
The evening promises to be unforgettable. It will feature live music composed and performed by Platform One students, a gala theme with formal attire encouraged, the Arts Aid 2025 album launch, token casino tables, a raffle with some incredible prizes, and more to be announced.
As part of their final project, year 02 BTEC students studying Music at Platform One are putting all their efforts into every aspect of the evening, including decorations, lighting, marketing, sourcing raffle prizes, and backstage logistics.
This marks a significant milestone in their educational journey as they prepare to graduate and pursue further studies, so they’re eager for the community’s support.
Supporting the event
GG’s Bar and Restaurant, Widget Productions, and WightJack Fun Casino have graciously contributed to the evening to ensure its success, along with many local businesses that are committed to donating raffle prizes. Keep an eye on Platform One’s social media for announcements of prizes as the event approaches.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via the Ticket Source website.
News shared by Laura on behalf of Wessex Cancer Trust. Ed
