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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.

Wet leg video frame - Rhian and Hester looking down into camera lightened

14, April 2026·1 min read

St Helens Historical Society to explore Isle of Wight’s pop and rock heritage

This St Helens Historical Society talk explores the Isle of Wight's pop music legacy

10, April 2026·2 min read

Sir Derek Jacobi to headline Cowes Fringe 2026 in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight

Cowes Fringe returns in 2026 with nine events spanning theatre, music and community

9, April 2026·3 min read

Three Rivers Festival reveals Sunday headliners as ticket sales pass 60 per cent

Festival organisers have emphasised that Three Rivers is not an alcohol-led event, instead focusing on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment

Three band members from Five Degrees North

4, April 2026·2 min read

Five Degrees North release new single ahead of Newport gigs and Robin Hill support slot

Isle of Wight band Five Degrees North have released new single Red River

2, April 2026·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe 2026: Edinburgh preview acts and festival favourites announced for July

Ventnor Fringe 2026 announces its biggest ever lineup, with Edinburgh previews included

1, April 2026·3 min read

UK Town of Culture Bids: Newport’s vision – Newport Alive!

Newport's Town of Culture bid promises a six-week festival in 2028 and Island-wide cultural transformation

27, March 2026·3 min read

Platform One marks 25 years with student-led fundraiser at GG’s Restaurant and Bar

Platform One students organise a live fundraiser marking 25 years of music education

People sitting on the gras or on fold up chairs watching performers on the stage at Three Rivers Music Festival

25, March 2026·2 min read

Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield over May bank holiday weekend

Three Rivers Music Festival returns to Porchfield this May with a genre-spanning community-focused line-up

22, March 2026·6 min read

26 Isle of Wight community groups awarded microgrants as part of CAN YOU HEAR US? programme

Creative Island microgrants fund 26 Island groups with projects spanning arts, heritage and music

Colour photo of Bare Jams playing on stage

21, March 2026·2 min read

Soul, funk and jazz band Bare Jams head back to their Isle of Wight home-from-home

Soul-funk band Bare Jams return to Strings Bar and Venue next month

Musicians playing on stage at the Symphony Orchestra concert

20, March 2026·7 min read

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Standing ovation for trumpet soloist Aaron Azunda Akugbo

Jonathan Dodd reviews a triumphant Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra concert featuring Rimsky-Korsakov, Hummel and Dvorak

Black and white photo of thesis band members standing in a line looking at the camera

20, March 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight grunge rock band Thesis to release debut single Red Sea

The debut single from Isle of Wight grunge band Thesis is arriving on all major streaming platforms next week

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