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Having had some time for the third album to sink in, OnTheWight caught up with CHAMPS to find out more about their influences, new manager and why at least two songs reference red stars
Music
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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These five musicians brought out every beautiful nuance of the music led by the masterful playing of the clarinet, which was a privilege to hear on a rainy night
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There's a chance to see a new landscape and portrait exhibition, as well as live music from the Tea n Biscuit Boys
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If you're a fan of Tom Petty, The Waterboys, Elvis Costello, Pink Floyd or Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds you'll want to check out Doug Alldred and the Silver Lining's new track on Monday 14th October.
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Signing to Chess Club Records will give this Isle of Wight band, Coach Party, a platform to go onto do huge things, says manager
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Based in the grounds of Wolverton Manor and led by the AvantHardCollective, Wolverton FM has now launched.
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Learn how to play a harp, learn how to make a harp, listen to world-class harpists or enjoy a harp-themed candlelit dinner. There's much to choose from at this year's Harp On Wight Festival.
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Grace Petrie exploded on to the national protest scene in 2010 with the emotive anthem Farewell to Welfare, which captured the spirit of the new wave of dissent in austerity Britain.
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The collaborative album, recorded on 2" analogue tape has been described as "Futuristic Analogue Cosmic Synth Library Cues For TV, Film & Radio"
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Get ready for a night of vintage music from the 1940s to the 1960s, featuring the Bunker Girls and four vinyl DJs.
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The long-awaited third album is out today and it's a cracker. The 12 tracks take you on a beautiful journey with the brothers from Niton, who are most certainly going places now they have the right support behind them.
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The band say the track was written to "bring attention to the injustice in our legal system, using the Soldier F protest in Parliament Square as an example"
