Christy catches up with Matt 'Twist' from Manx Punx, as he tells us all about next weekend's All Day gig at the Outback. Open to all ages* and with reduced price tickets for those that need it*, the day features 10 hours of live music from bands from here and further afield. *Message and check their Facebook Page for all the details.…

We find out more about the local charity that brings joy to people of all ages, in the shape of helpful hounds and a calming cat! Sarah Turner and David Killip brought their therapy dogs Alfie and Ffinlo in to see Christy.By Radio Manx Ltd

We catch up with Paws for Therapy fur-ever friends Finlo and Alfie along with their humans Sarah Turner and David Killip. They tell us about the background of the charity, their aims and their hopes for the future and - most importantly how the public can support the pawfectly furbulous work they all do. Find out more on their Facebook page - and s…

Hannah Lindqvist Kinrade recently visited the Isle of Man for the first time to trace her family roots and to record an EP of music inspired the dark tales she'd been told of her ancestory here. With familial links to murderers, absconders and even literary master Hall Caine, it's no surprise perhaps that her EP is to be called 'Murders and Melanch…

Our charity for Learning Disabilities Week has been Manx Mencap. Christy chats with Kelly Quaye and Jacquie Dawson about some of the plans organised by the charity to mark the week itself, also the ongoing activities available to service users and families and fundraising; they also chat about Expedition Limitless, a group of adventurous souls who …

The small but steadily expanding charity led by family and friends of those with learning disabilities, to support this 'vibrant and diverse' population on our Island. Find out more here: Home | ManxmencapBy Radio Manx Ltd

Towards the end of this month, the Isle of Man will be represented at one of the world's most famous music festivals. Mae Challis has been invited to perform a two-hour set each day of Glastonbury at 'The Tap House'. Worthy Farm in Somerset is home to some of the most iconic music acts, with some independent artists being scouted by major record la…

From donkeys to cakes, tractors to tiny gardens, the Southern District Agricultural Show has got it all - and you can be a part of it. It takes place over the last weekend in July and Zoe Hampton and Amy Rothwell stopped by One2Three to tell us more.By Radio Manx Ltd

Debra Tracey from Isle Be Creative tells us about her latest community project, creating a mosaic to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI, while fundraiser Ruth Quillin-Creamer shares her multi-generational story of RNLI involvement and tells us why projects like this are so important to the organisation.…

Ben Thomas, Miltos Provatakis and Krishna Ramesh are the award winning Junior Achievement Creed team who created the ultrasonic glove to assist the visually impaired - and now they need YOUR help. They are going to Italy in July to represent the Island and are looking for sponsorship to develop their product further. They told Christy D all about i…

Annabel Curphey, previously a member of Spaghetti and the Hoops, has been forging a career for herself in Brighton under the new stage name of 'Annabel Lauren'. She was on Isle recently so Christy took the opportunity to catch up with her about her music, her plans - and whether her Mum's Cauliflower Cheese is all that she says it is...…

Internationally acclaimed Jake Thackray tribute, John Watterson, first fell in love with the poetic and musical stylings of Jake at a gig here on the Isle of Man. Since then, he has made a name for himself as 'Fake', invited to tour with acts like Fairport Convention and regularly contributing to radio programmes on BBC 2, 3 and 4. He returns to th…

56 hardy Manxies braved it for Breast Cancer Now at the weekend, taking part in the charity's annual sleepover. Previously taking place on the summit of Snaefell, this time they opted for Peel Castle. The aim of the event is to raise money for vital research into cancers so that by the year 2050 everyone who develops the disease will live and live …

You may remember us chatting with songwriter Callum Brew about this time last year, about his idea for an event that has two purposes – raising awareness and funds for Mental Health charities while promoting the excellent original songwriting talent on the Island. Well, he's doing it again! Black Dog Oven May 18th will see a long line up of some of…

Songwriting duo Carl Holden and Stu Watret have already overcome the practical obstacles of being separated by the Irish Sea, but in the past few years they were faced with a whole new challenge... Singer Stu slowly lost his ability to sing, as a symptom of having a rare form of Motor Neurone Disease. Undeterred, they have embraced the benefits of …

Ali Mellor from Gal Skate will be heading to Paris this Summer to represent the Island and skateboarding in general, as a member of the 2024 ROLL Models initiative by Skateistan and Women Win She is one of just 15 chosen to design and deliver skateboarding projects aimed at encouraging gender-diverse youth to get rolling across Europe and she poppe…

Christy was joined by Christine Collister in the Live Lounge this evening, talking about her new release: the book, art project and album 'Children of the Sea'. You can get your hands on copies of the book/album at ChristineCollister.com and at her launch gig, at the Peel Centenary Centre on April 27th. Christine will be then be heading to the UK f…

Almost 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives. Our Charity of the Week, Guide Dogs, works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life, for a world where being blind or par…

GUIDE DOGS are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, they are the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK and are also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss. Lynne Whittaker tells …

As well as speaking with young rapper Seb Garood in the Live Lounge this week (which you'll find as a separate podcast), Christy also caught up with singer songwriter Francesca May ahead of her returning to London to further her career (pictured with partner and producer Andrew Johnson below) and we paid tribute to extraordinary talent Sarah Puzzar…

15 yr old Seb Garrood found UK rap and realised it helped him deal with his emotions in a really powerful way. Christy chats to him about his music and learns about the complicated current rap scene along the way.By Manx Radio

CEO of the Children's Centre, Joff Whitten, tells us about the work they do with our Island's young people, from all backgrounds. Find out more and get in touch with them via their website here.By Radio Manx Ltd

Christy chats to Carl Parker and Keira Mackey (aka 'Wendy Darling') about the Parker & Snell Company production of Wendy and Peter Pan, on at the VillaGaiety from Thursday 11th to 13th AprilBy Radio Manx Ltd

This year’s Seed Swap & Plant Share will take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, from 2-4pm at the Working Men's Institute in Laxey. The event will take place on BOTH FLOORS so it will be both roomy for seed sharing and with tables and chairs to sit down on to enjoy cakes and warm drinks. Tanya Anderson and Brenda Kilic from the team of volunteer …

As part of their Advocacy campaign for this year's One World Centre Charity Challenge, CRHS students Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri contacted us to ask if they could be represented in our Charity of the Week feature - of course we were happy to help! Their efforts for Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal were rewarded when they won th…

Year 12 students from Castle Rushen High School on the Isle of Man have made it through to the final of the One World Charity Challenge which takes place today (26 March 2024.) Lucy Sloane, Freya Gelling and Dora Giummri are hoping to raise £1,000 towards Village Africa’s new ambulance appeal and have been explaining the charity challenge on One 2 …

Simon Rea tells Christy about Truman Falls' new album - their third in fact - which is inspired by and dedicated to one of his favourite places on the Isle of Man. Silverdale is released on Good Friday. https://youtu.be/lfGAxw1DbjI?si=3v_2HXI69zZ4UW-1By Manx Radio

Christy celebrates the International Day of Verse with a special Slampion guest and numerous creative contributions from listenersBy Radio Manx Ltd

Christy caught up with Aalin, Rob and Dan from Clash Vooar in the Live Lounge this evening, as they celebrate their new album 'Pulled By The Stars' which is released on Easter Sunday. Single Manannan, inspired by Anglin Buttimore's piano playing, is out today and we heard a great story about how the song developed in an unexpected way. They also sh…

In the Live Lounge this evening we met Finnish artist Heikki who brought along his Producer, Phil Reynolds from Small Bear Records. We heard about the 2 EPs that have been 30 years in the making and Heikki shared his Firsts with us.By Manx Radio

Local singing group 'Mine's A Shanty' have written a musical tribute to the RNLI as the Institution - started on the Isle of Man by Sir William Hillary - marks its 200th Anniversary. Howard Caine chats to Christy about the composition and treats us to a special early rendition of the song.By Radio Manx Ltd

In the Live Lounge this evening we met the acts and organisers from next weekend's Acoustic Delight event at the Peel Centenary Centre. The event is Saturday March 9th with 4 acoustic acts taking to the Peel Centenary Centre stage: Jon Lightfield, John Gregory, Paul Reynolds and When Kelly Met Nelly. Tickets are £8 and are available from etickets.i…

Dot Tilbury and John Quaye pop in to One2Three to tell us about the upcoming Braaid Eisteddfod, a longstanding much loved community event where YOU provide the entertainment!By Radio Manx Ltd

We speak with Bunscoill Ghaelgagh teacher Aalin Clague and pupil Cara Rowles, who is heading off to Scotland tomorrow (Friday 23rd Feb) along with Olivia Savage to represent their school at the Alba FilmG Awards. Aigh Vie eu! Watch the film here.By Radio Manx Ltd

Christy catches up with the wonderfully positive and inspiring Sandra Oberoi, who moved to the Island two years ago and is on a mission to inspire, connect and support young musicians. Her organisation, Harmony International Isle of Man, is running the workshop 'Anyone Can Compose' at the Kensington Youth Arts Centre. Find out more on their Faceboo…

CEO and Founder Chris Gregory tells us about the charity created to promote, provide and advocate for opportunities for all children on the Island to fulfil their ‘Right to Play’. Find out more on their website and Facebook. And listen to Christy chatting with Chris along with service user 14 yr old Kian Morris in the video below. https://youtu.be/…

Kian Morris started attending Isle of Play's Lester Yard facility in 2019. Now 14, he helps the team out, guiding and encouraging younger kids to make the most of the services the charity has to offer. Along with Isle of Play Founder and CEO Chris Gregory, Kian tells Christy how the charity has helped him and other young people and also divulges a …

This Friday, Douglas Choral Union open their latest production - the epic Evita. We caught up with Director Scott St Martyn, Alex Toohey who is playing President Peron and the DCU's Jude Fullerton to find out more. Booking information and further details here and there is a captioned performance - Tue 13 Feb 2024 @ 7:30pm…

Performance poet and musician Jacqueline Morrey-Grace is launching her latest book, 'There are worse places to hide than inside' by gathering a collection of her talented pals to bring the words to life. There will be gongs, drums, Mandolorian whistles and choreographed routines, all directed by Jackie's extraordinary imagination and knitted togeth…

Qualified Yoga Teacher Wendy Ranft-Gerber is holding a free class in Douglas on Sunday for those on a cancer journey. She tells us more about the class, about her practice and about another upcoming fundraising event involving Sound Therapy. The free class is open to all and will be at Space Yoga Studio, c/o HOMECO, 41-43 Bucks Road, Douglas, from …

Almost 50 young people, from the age of 7 through to 17, took part in the Young Singer of Mann Competition at the Erin Arts Centre this weekend. Introduced by organiser Pip Rolfe, each competitor sang two short pieces of their own choosing and all were accompanied live by Madeleine Kelly. Christy was on the panel again, so took the opportunity to r…

When Christy played the latest Yard Act single and enthused about it with Lenny Conroy at the back end of 2023, she also mentioned that the band had 'switched on the Christmas lights in their hometown, the Yorkshire village of Meanwood. So she was surprised to receive an email a few weeks later from Yard Act's guitarist, Sam Shipstone, saying he wa…

Finlo isn't yet 11, but he's already started his first business. And he makes every single item himself! This enterprising 10 year old tells Christy about his charitable 'business in bling', making bracelets and earrings. Find his Facebook page and support his efforts hereBy Radio Manx Ltd

Christy catches up with Islander-abroad Shane Kerwin about his beautiful new version of Ellan Vannin, featuring the blues vocals of Mary-Elaine Jenkins from South Carolina and a host of multicultural musicians he's met since living in Brooklyn NYC. Shane also tells us what musical larks he's been up to Stateside, about his mission to promote Manx m…

A VERY festive Live Lounge, featuring songwriters, Manx choirs, Drag Queens - and Muppets, of course. Exclusive sessions and/or festive messages from: Yn Choraa, Lizzy and Josh from Eject, Vida La Fierce, Steve Nash, Jeff Jepson, Francesca May, Ian Thompson, Dusty Plankton, Gyp Buggane and many more. All wrapped up with a sparkly ribbon of alternat…

Prog Metal group Aeons have achieved incredible international success already and this is set to continue with their brilliant new album 'Consequences'. They're also taking on the mighty Ed Force One, the Island's Iron Maiden tribute, in a 'titanic struggle between the Gods of Old School Heavy Metal' with the Yule Rock gig on December 29th at the V…

Christy catches up with singer songwriter Christine Collister and the Director of the Manx Voices choir, Angela Stewart, about a concert celebrating Christmas music from across the British Isles. It's on Friday evening (15th Dec) at St George's in Douglas, tickets are £10 and monies are going to the Forget Me Not charity - one that is close to Chri…

We heard all about Kitterland in the Live Lounge this evening, a music and film project which will be showcased on Sunday 17th Dec with a screening of the film "2121" at the Erin Arts Centre. Musicians Joff Whitten and Tibor Miklos told us how it all works and shared some of the music from the film, which is entirely improvised using loops, analogu…

For 12 months, a team of dedicated volunteers have been building something very special in Laxey - a 'Skiff' which will be launched in to Laxey bay this Saturday, December 2nd at 3pm. It's a project that has really brought the community together. Al Kneen tells us more. Follow the project's progress here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18883807315…

Lenny Conroy has been promoting gigs on the Isle of Man for over 20 years, with acts ranging from indie artists at the very start of their career to huge names like Sinead O'Connor and Brian Wilson. He's also been a keen supporter of the local music scene, encouraging new young Manx acts such as Back Door Slam before Davy Knowles become an internat…