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The Isle of Wight has a rich history of incredible creative talent. Home to famous poets, writers and photographers in the Victorian age, the talent is still strong today.

From artists and photographers to poets, theatre groups, live music and more, there is always something cultural to report on or feature. If we’ve written about it, this is where you’ll find it.

13, May 2008·1 min read

Allison Neale Plays Quay

Born in Seattle, USA and brought up in the UK, in Northamptonshire, alto saxophonist Allison Neale plays strongly in the...

29, March 2017·1 min read

Almost every corner of the Isle of Wight features in music video

The official music video for Swan Levitt's latest single was shot entirely on his phone camera over three days and features many parts of the Isle of Wight. See if you can spot yourself.

28, October 2016·2 min read

Alternative acts raise over £200 for Isle of Wight Youth Trust

Devil’s Isle Events are not for the faint-hearted, but all took part must certainly be kind-hearted as over £200 was raised for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

8, September 2015·1 min read

Alternative Short Film Festival: Tickets available now

With tickets priced at just £5 (and all proceeds going to the Hospice) this alternative short film festival looks like a great event to pop along to next week.

6, August 2010·1 min read

Alum Bay Fire: Dramatic Photo

Karen Vowell sent us this dramatic photo.

31, March 2021·1 min read

Always innovating: New kind of theatre performances from Ventnor Exchange

Always looking at new ways of helping people enjoy theatre, these 'over the phone' and zoom performances from Ventnor Exchange certainly tick the box

A playful squirrel defies gravity, perched upside down on a tree trunk. Tallinn, Estonia by transly translation agency

18, December 2023·1 min read

Amateur photographers invited to capture red squirrels in ‘Through The Seasons’ competition

Amateur photographers can showcase red squirrels across seasons in national competition

9, October 2009·1 min read

Amateur Photographic Competition

Did you capture any fantastic sailing shots this year? If so why not enter this competition.

3, July 2019·1 min read

Amazing opportunity for 15 to 18-year-olds at Ventnor Fringe Festival

If you have children or grandchildren aged 15-18 let them know about this amazing three day experience they can be involved with. Oh, and it's completely free thanks to Lift the Lid funding. Details within.