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9, March 2017·2 min read

Rhythmtree Festival returns to the Isle of Wight this summer

Rhythmtree Festival is back! One of our favourite music festivals on the Isle of Wight returns in July, bringing with it a fantastic range of live music, loads for the kids to do (they get in for free), yoga, meditation and massage, as well as free camping. It's the one Isle of Wight Festival not to be missed.

lost but not forgotten - screeb grab land and sea

5, February 2017·1 min read

Utterly beautiful drone-shot film of Isle of Wight coastline raises the bar

The bar for production of aerial drone video has just been raised by the very talented folks over at The Progress Film Company, who have created a glorious cinematic masterpiece, shot along the south coast of the Isle of Wight.

31, October 2016·2 min read

Quay Arts hosts something interesting every night of the week. What do you fancy?

Gone are the days of the venue closing its doors at 5pm. These days there's food, live music, theatre, comedy, film and more on every night of the week. Check out what's coming up and see what takes your fancy.

6, October 2016·1 min read

Share your favourite poet or poem on National Poetry Day

It’s National Poetry Day, so why not celebrate by letting us know who your favourite poet is or what your favourite poem is.

1, October 2016·1 min read

Quay Arts: Check out their fantastic new season of events

The new season of events at Quay Arts in Newport is fantastic and offers something for everyone, whatever your taste in music, art, film and comedy.

25, June 2016·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival 2016 in full swing – what will you see?

Today (Saturday) offers a great range of events taking place as part of the 2016 Ryde Arts Festival.

9, June 2016·3 min read

Ryde Arts Festival 2016: Ten days of art, poetry, music and much more

The 2016 Ryde Arts Festival (23rd June to 3rd July) promises ten days of wonderful art, live music, poetry, comedy, puppetry and much, much more. Make sure you check out what's on with our handy guide.

3, June 2016·2 min read

Bestival 2016: Head to The Amphitheatre for off-the-wall entertainment

The Amphitheatre is one of our favourite places at Bestival. There's always such a great variety of spoken word, comedy, theatre and downright silliness, all neatly tucked away under the canopy of the luscious forest.

7, April 2016·1 min read

Rocket Fuel: Don’t miss Isle of Wight youth mag launch on Saturday night

Over 60 young people have been involved with the creation of a new youth magazine and Website, Rocket Fuel. It will carry features, poetry, interviews, fashion, art and upcoming events, as well as commenting on life as an Island teenager.

6, April 2016·1 min read

Charity event encourages you to ‘Look on the Bright Side’

Three female Isle of Wight writers will entertain you with poetry, prose and celebrity anecdotes this Saturday at The John Cheverton Centre, Newport.

22, February 2016·1 min read

Ventnor International Festival: Fully-programmed extension to Ventnor Fringe Festival

Well done to the Ventnor Fringe team who have announced today they are set to expand the festival with the introduction of the fully-programmed Ventnor International Festival.

31, December 2015·1 min read

Your chance to see Holly Maslen’s 365 Haiku Project in person

We can't wait to see all 365 of Holly Maslen's illustrated Haikus. Her exhibition opens at Ventnor Exchange next week. It runs from Friday to Sunday so make sure you don't miss it.

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