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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.

1, March 2007·3 min read

Bestival 2007 Lineup: World Exclusive

Well, we promised it and here it is ... a little earlier than planned, because we've just come off the phone from Bestival HQ (blimey - they called us!), and because they love the Island so much (especially Ventnor - and why not?) we've been given the exclusive and personal permission from the head honchos to tell the world before the embargo.

12, September 2007·4 min read

Bestival 2007 Review: Mike Osborne

Last week, two of our readers were made very happy when they discovered that after a little bit of creative...

1, March 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2007 Tickets Imminent

Those lovely chaps at Bestival HQ waited until just after payday before releasing tickets for this years best party on...

4, April 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2007: 2 Many DJs?

Can there ever be too many DJs? I’ll keep my view on that one close to my heart, because after...

4, April 2007·2 min read

Bestival 2007: Ah Jah Wobble : Oh … And Another Competition

Another name to jump out at me in the lineup for Bestival was the lovely, squeezable Jah Wobble. He’s not...

2, March 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2007: Beastie Boys Background Videos

You’ve heard the news about the Beastie Boys playing at Bestival this year. Well, we thought it would be worthwhile...

6, August 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2007: Club Da Da

Josie da Bank has been up to her old tricks again, cooking up more delectable designs to breathe magical life...

2, August 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2007: More Island Acts Confirmed

One of the great things about Bestival is wandering around the site and stumbling across music that you might never...

2, August 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2007: Simian Mobile Disco Confirmed

Yes, folks there are only five weeks to go until it’s time to pack up your tents and head over...

15, December 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2008

Tickets for the best festival of the year are now available to buy. We’ll be bringing you details of the...

13, September 2007·1 min read

Bestival 2008 Early Bird Tickets On Sale After Midnight

Yes folks, you’ve barely had a chance to unpack your sleeping bag and get through your fancy dress washing, but...

22, February 2008·1 min read

Bestival 2008: 808 State

I’m sure you all agree that there are new forces in the world, the conflict between the generations; a powerful...

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