Russian-born musician makes UK debut at Medina Bookshop in Cowes
Russian-born musician Anton Ripatti makes UK debut at Medina Bookshop in Cowes
The Arts
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.
Isle of Wight Book Awards return to Cowes this October: Book your seat now
Authors, readers and book lovers are invited to raise a glass to the Island’s literary talent at this year’s Isle of Wight Book Awards
Star chefs and food writers head to this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Chefs, food writers and drinks experts feature at this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Full house at People’s Emergency Briefing in Blackwater
Forty people attended a People's Emergency Briefing screening at Naturezones in Blackwater last weekend
Newport library to host true crime talk with expert criminologist
Lord Louis Library in Newport hosts an evening talk exploring crime, law and deviance
Quay Arts marks 50 years with unique tutors’ sketchbook raffle
Quay Arts marks 50 years by raffling tutors' original artwork in bespoke sketchbook
Monkton Arts Prize: Island artists have a month left to enter
Isle of Wight artists have until 10th October to enter this year's open arts prize at Monkton Arts
New novel set aboard an Isle of Wight ferry explores grief, love and second chances
Emily Bullock's new novel follows four strangers whose Solent ferry crossing changes everything
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
National Gallery masterpieces return to Quarr Abbey for second summer show
Quarr Abbey's second National Gallery exhibition explored Holy Week through centuries of masterpieces
LISTEN: Underwater sculptures could come to Sandown. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor chats to OnTheWight about his beautiful work
Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor visits Sandown to scope a tidal reef artwork as part of the Town of Culture bid
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