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The Isle of Wight has a wealth of musical talent which we believe deserves to be celebrated.

Find out about up-and-coming bands and musicians, whether they be popular or classical, as well as those already established.

Read about upcoming gigs and concerts and make sure you don’t miss out.

Dr Brian Hinton. Left to right: Sylvia Arthur, Guy Portelli, Davy Arthur, Jo Macaulay, Dick Taylor, Jo Larcombe, Victoria Hansen

1, September 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight tribute evening celebrates life and music of Frankie Miller

Dimbola hosted a tribute evening honouring Frankie Miller's music, life and Isle of Wight festival legacy

Two dancers sat crossed legged opposite each other on a stage

31, August 2026·2 min read

A.M.P. Showcase to mark ten years of Mike Howley Trust funding

Quay Arts marks ten years of funding young Island creatives with showcase

Choirs and audience at the totland concert

25, August 2026·1 min read

Newchurch Male Voice Choir hosts Tamworth visitors for Totland concert

Three choirs united at Christ Church, Totland, raising £650 for Sophie's Legacy

Choir performing in Saint Sulpice With Dove Flag flying behind them

24, August 2026·2 min read

Medina Community Choir toasts Paris tour ahead of autumn season

Medina Community Choir celebrates its Paris tour and opens autumn term to newcomers

Quay Arts 50th Birthday Weekend Poster with illustrations of people having fun

20, August 2026·3 min read

Quay Arts marks 50 years with free birthday weekend in Newport

Free weekend of music, dance and comedy celebrates Quay Arts turning fifty

Black and white aerial photo of the 1970 Festival showing hundreds of thousands of people

20, August 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Festival stars recall 1969 and 1970 on BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 revisits the 1969 and 1970 Isle of Wight Festivals, hearing from those organised the festivals, took part or wrote about them

The Mediaeval Baebes dress in white robes

19, August 2026·3 min read

Medieval Baebes mark three decades with special anniversary tour

Medieval Baebes celebrate thirty years of distinctive vocal artistry with special anniversary tour

Medina Marching Band in London

19, August 2026·5 min read

Isle of Wight band marks 50 years with prestigious Lord Mayor’s Show invitation

Isle of Wight marching band celebrates 50 years with Lord Mayor's Show appearance this November

A Cassette tape

19, August 2026·1 min read

Quay Arts seeks young Islander to design cassette cover art

Quay Arts are looking for a young Island creative aged 14 to 30-years-old to design their A.M.P. Showcase limited edition cassette's j-card cover

Sorrel Nation

7, August 2026·2 min read

Ryde singer Sorrel Nation releases Sandy Denny classic

Ryde singer Sorrel Nation releases her take on Sandy Denny's best-known song

Medina bookshop from the outside

31, July 2026·2 min read

Sea shanties and author talks lined up at Medina Bookshop during Cowes Week

Medina Bookshop hosts music, author talks and shanties throughout Cowes Week celebrations

Front cover of Union book, showing sand, ice cream fridge magnet, badge and rainbow pins

30, July 2026·2 min read

Free evening celebrates Ryde’s hidden LGBTQ+ history

A free Ryde evening celebrates LGBTQ+ heritage with theatre, storytelling and a book launch

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