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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.

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19, March 2026·3 min read

Platform One celebrates 25 academic years of creative education on the Isle of Wight

Leading music and creative industries provider marks milestone anniversary with programme of celebratory events

Colourful carnival costume

19, March 2026·8 min read

Can You Hear Us? – a six-week celebration of creativity and culture comes to the Isle of Wight this autumn

Arts Council England has backed Isle of Wight's six-week celebration with a grant of £402,000

Black and white photo of band members of The Loft standing in a doorway

11, March 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight musician and his band prepares for Royal Albert Hall debut as special guests of Belle and Sebastian

Isle of Wight musician Andy Strickland celebrates performance at iconic London venue

Thomas Luke standing on a beach with an electric keyboard

11, March 2026·2 min read

Thomas Luke’s concert celebrates musical legacy and supports St Peter’s Church repairs

Celebrated young Island musician, Thomas Luke, offers a special concert to support St Peter’s Church. Book now

wet leg band members posing in front of a house in the country

8, March 2026·5 min read

Rhian Teasdale: Celebrating a powerful voice for women in music this International Women’s Day

Rhian Teasdale's journey highlights female empowerment, creativity, and success in the music industry

wireless headphones on a yellow background

8, March 2026·1 min read

Daisy Ring Bus highlights community spirit with charity single

Daisy Ring Bus urges community support through their new charity single, 'Lean on Me'

a young boy playing the violin

6, March 2026·1 min read

Young Island musicians receive grants for musical studies from West Wight Arts Association

West Wight Arts Association funds music education for twenty talented young musicians

Paul Barrett DJing

1, March 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight DJ launches non-profit events to help aspiring DJs step into the spotlight

DJ Moomin's initiative addresses social media pressures and encourages emerging DJs

DJ playing music to woodland audience

28, February 2026·2 min read

Up-and-coming DJs can win a festival slot at Three Rivers Music Festival competition

Three Rivers Music Festival invites local DJs to compete for performances at its festival

The nashville nights trio performing on stage

25, February 2026·1 min read

Nashville Nights delivers an unforgettable tribute to country music at Newport’s Apollo Theatre

The Apollo Theatre hosts Nashville Nights, raising funds for local charity Age UK IW

Colour photo of Bare Jams playing on stage

21, February 2026·2 min read

Bare Jams celebrate their musical journey with another show at Strings Bar: Book now

Isle of Wight venue Strings Bar welcomes back Bare Jams for highly anticipated performance

Aaron Azunda Akugbo against a yellow background holding his trumpet

16, February 2026·1 min read

Aaron Azunda Akugbo to perform Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto with Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes Aaron Akugbo for a special concert on 14th March

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