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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.

Man in uniform sitting in the backseat of a vintage car with his guitar

16, September 2026·2 min read

Mysterious Canadian troubadour Petunia to play Medina Bookshop in Cowes

Wandering Canadian troubadour Petunia brings genre-defying roots music to Cowes this September

Amelio Trio playing instruments on stage

14, September 2026·2 min read

Amelio Trio wows packed audience at West Wight Arts opener

Prize-winning German trio opened West Wight Arts' new season with masterful, moving performances

IWSO concert July 2026

13, September 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra shortlisted for national Making Music award

Isle of Wight orchestra shortlisted nationally, with public vote closing soon

conductor holding his baton with sheet music in front of him by winston chen

9, September 2026·1 min read

Ryde Chorus seeks new Musical Director as membership grows

Friendly Ryde mixed voice choir seeks Musical Director; pay open to negotiation

Anton Ripatti

9, September 2026·2 min read

Russian-born musician makes UK debut at Medina Bookshop in Cowes

Russian-born musician Anton Ripatti makes UK debut at Medina Bookshop in Cowes

Ryde Chorus performing in a church

3, September 2026·1 min read

Ryde Chorus seeks new musical director to start in 2027

Ryde Chorus, a growing 27-strong choir, seeks a new musical director from January 2027

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 2026·3 min read

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

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

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