Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
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Are you looking to start your creative career but are unsure what jobs are out there for you? Are you a member of the public wanting to be more involved in the arts community? Each episode, we are welcomed by creatives across the island and beyond the waters who share their experience of working in the creative industry and how you can be a part of it! Hosted by the arts graduate intern for the Isle of Man Arts Council, this podcast is a platform for open and honest discussions about the art ...
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Sarah Hendy presents reports, music, interviews and general coverage from the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
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H catches up with comedian Zeki Jeffries after his first comedy evening, hears what's happening at KA this summer and a poem from the bard . .By Manx Radio
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In this week's edition, H catches up with comedian Zeki Jeffreys and he also looks ahead to what's happening at Kensington Arts this summer.By Manx Radio
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In this week's edition, H finds out more about an exhibition at the Manx Museum, featuring the work of renowned photographer Martin Parr. And there's not long left to see an exhibition in the north of the Island detailing the ups and downs of Jurby.By Manx Radio
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H chats to members of the cast of "The Girl on the Train" and we hear from singer/songwriter Annabelle Lauren about her latest single and making waves in Brighton!By Manx Radio
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H catches up with TT artist Rachel Clegg and hears about a forthcoming production of Noel Coward's "Private Lives"By Manx Radio
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It's two Doctors for the price of one as H looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024 with Dr Chloe Woolley and a wonderful evening of words and poetry at the Aviation and Military Museum given by Dr Stacey AstillBy Manx Radio
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Harmony International's Vocal Intensive, Mananan Festival at the Erin Arts Centre and cheerio to a well-known member of the Arts Development Team at the Arts Council.By Manx Radio
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H hears about exciting news for the EAC and a wonderful RNLI exhibition, we hear from this year's Cleveland Medal winner, how you could play the Wurlitzer organ and a chance to meet the Arts Development team for a chat about your ideas!By Manx Radio
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A comedian from down under pops up on the Island with hopes to set up a comedy club, a classic work on Manx Dance makes it online with associated music and former Bard Owen Atkinson releases his first poetry collectionBy Manx Radio
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H chats to local historian John Manley about his new book documenting the history of seaside entertainment on the IOM, hears about the John Godber play "Men of the World" at the Peel Centenary Centre and highlights the premiere of a new documentary film detailing the month-long voyage of 14 women to investigate the great Pacific Garbage patch…
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H chats with Christine Collister about her new project "Children of the Sea", hears about the installation of the amazing Gaia at St Thomas' church, meets herbal ambassador Jane Prescott who's researching for her book mixing herbology and folklore "The Healing Tapestry" and hears how this year's Guild will have "tiny classes" . . !…
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This week, we had the chance to catch up with Davy Knowles, a blues musician originally from the Isle of Man but now calling Chicago home. Davy is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who first gained traction with local band Back Door Slam before moving further afield. His music blends blues, rock, and folk in a unique way, and he's back on island f…
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H chats to polymath of film, music, production and now writing Dave Armstrong about his first novel "The Clearing", hears more about this year's Guild which starts in ten days and the Wild Mann Photographic exhibition at the Manx Museum.By Manx Radio
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H chats to new Manx Youth Bard Nehal Kilari, hears about changes to the Cleveland medal competition ahead of this year's Guild - and how the hunt is still on for returned trophies - and oo-er missus . . they're back again - the adult panto from Loony Pants in PeelBy Manx Radio
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H chats with artist Andrew Mackellar about his exhibition "Safe harbours and other things", hears from Easter Festival of Plays adjudicator Chris Baglin and catches up with Jane Corkill from the Arts Council who has all the info on their latest round of funding . .By Manx Radio
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H drops down to the Villa Marina as the final touches are put to the IOM Art Society Easter Exhibition, hears about the MADF Festival of Plays at the Gaiety, how Joanna Lumley will be the star at this year's Arts Council Lecture - and finds out why Truman Falls are at Silverdale!By Manx Radio
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H looks forward to the IOM Choral Society performance of Brahms German Requiem, we hear about an event for World Poetry Day, a new album by Clash Vooar, a poem about the institution which is the recently held Braaid EisteddfodBy Manx Radio
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We hear the winning poem of the new Manx Youth Bard, the dynamic duo from Stage Door Entertainment give us the low down on their production of "Steel Magnolias" . . we drop down to IOM Airport to check out the "One Day I will" photograph exhibition and artistic variety at the EACBy Manx Radio
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In the second episode of our newest season, Callum takes us on a journey through his experiences with perfectionism and writer's block. He discusses ways to view these topics with new perspectives, how he's worked through them to move forward in his own creative endeavours and gives some more context to his new role within the Arts Development Team…
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Jacqueline Morrey-Grace tells us about her immersive sound and poetry event at the EAC, Artistic Director at the centre looks ahead, we hear how a local film maker has won a prestigious directing award and a local designer to feature in the new series of Interior Design MastersBy Manx Radio
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This week, Rhian gets the pleasure of chatting to Tony Eccles, Charlie Williams, and Lorcan O' Mahony of Parados Theatre, and Kensington Art Centre's Emma Goodwin and Callum Rowe, meanwhile Siobhan Flecther catches up with Wes Clarke.By Manx Radio
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The Ballakermeen Studio Theatre turns 20, Bryan Kneale MBE creates an art piece representing his love of the Isle of Man, and Jade Boylan reads us the tale of WoM's Feminist Book Club.By Manx Radio
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Rhian speaks to Owen Atkinson about their upcoming Drag Brunch after a successful debut last month, IOM Arts Council's Ali DeBecker wants to help bring your creative dreams come to life, and HIV+ Queer Manx Poet Simon Maddrell has his work featured in London festival for LGBT History Month.By Manx Radio
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Welcome back to Island Artcast! With the addition of our new Arts Graduate Intern (Callum Rowe) to the team, we're bringing a new series out during his time with us. In this episode, Ali De Backer (Arts Engagement Officer) introduces Callum with some questions about his university experience and working as a musician, as well as some general get-to…
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Local swing dance teachers Natasha and Craig talk us through the magic of swing, Manx National Heritage reveals its updated Art Gallery with 130 pieces, and not long to go before curtain up on the Douglas Choral Union's Evita.By Manx Radio
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Chairperson of The Guild Anne Clark tells us there's not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new classes this year, Kensington Arts Centre's Emma Goodson teases a new writing course coming soon, and local New Yorker Kim Graziano reveals all about the Isle of Man Drawing Club.By Manx Radio
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H hears how a community choir has been re-branded and opened to all, how a former schoolboy on the Island is now in major Indie band, more cheeky poetry from Jan and the birthday of art!By Manx Radio
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The new Creative Development Co-ordinator at KA, Emma Goodson tells H about her plans, looking ahead to 24 with Jane Corkill from the Arts Council and "ooh er missus!" - local poet Jan Allison on publishing her first book of risque poetry!By Manx Radio
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H hears about a new project bringing music and performance to families, hears how Poetry Trail 2024 is ready for the off and a lovely new rendition of our own Ellan VanninBy Manx Radio
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As we swing into a new year, H chats to one of the authors of a new guide to folklore sites on the Island, hears about a drag brunch and enjoys a timely poem from Youth Bard Haddasah SmithBy Manx Radio
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H catches up with Youth Bard, Luke Quane, a chat with broken folk duo Lunatraktors playing in Dalby this evening and local author Luke Quane on his youth fantasy sequel novel "Albin and the New Order"By Manx Radio
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H looks at damaged and light sensitive art in the new hangings from the National Collection at the Manx Museum, tries to find out what the Whiteboys are all about before their pre-Christmas appearance on Saturday and a cautionary tale from the Bard!By Manx Radio
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H chats with the new arts intern at the Arts Council, has a sneak preview of a major new hang of pictures at the Manx Museum and has an end of year catch up at the Erin Arts Centre - and a look into 2024!By Manx Radio
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We hear from sculptor James Sutton as a new sculpture us unveiled at Mountain View, catch up with the latest Arts Council member, hear a little from the opening event for the HOME exhibition at the Manx Museum and another wonderful poem from Manx Bard Boaksey!By Manx Radio
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H features a preview of the new HOME exhibition and podcasts at MNH, more from Sandra and Ryan Oberoi at Harmony Music School, details on the latest round of Arts Council funding and a great new film from Culture Vannin on Manx tholtans . .By Manx Radio
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We hear about the Harmony International Music School working on the Island, chat to the latest recipients of the Roz Kelly Music Bursary and how a Ramsey-based community theatre group are performing in California!By Manx Radio
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H drops into the wonderful world of fungi and lichens in an exhibition at the Loom, a wonderful exhibition of sculpture and drawings by local artist Robert Jones at the House of Manannan and a poem from the Bard!By Manx Radio
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We drop into a new exhibition of Eileen Schaer's work at Studio 42, hear how the Poetry Trail is back for 2024 and look back - and ahead - at LitFest!By Manx Radio
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This week, we hear more about the latest series of Culture Vannin short films, H catches up with the Children's Poet Laureate and it's almost time for the Cooish!By Manx Radio
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H drops into the final rehearsals ahead of a production of Willy Russell's classic play "Educating Rita", a quick preview of an exciting new exhibition coming to Peel and a look ahead to this year's Big Bree Workshop!By Manx Radio
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H chats to the new Biosphere Artist in Residence, Ali Hodgson, hears about the increase in student bursaries from the IOM Arts Council and how Manx singer Ruth Keggin-Gell is off to sing in Manx - in Nova Scotia!By Manx Radio
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H drops into the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition at the House of Manannan, hears about the latest round of Arts Council funding applications, catches up with preparations for MADF Festival of Plays 2024, and LitFest 24 is GO!By Manx Radio
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We hear how final preparations have gone for this year's LitFest, catch up with world famous wildlife artist Jeremy Paul as he hosts an exhibition of his work and more on poetic curation of the Knockaloe story from Simon Maddrell.By Manx Radio
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We hear from Simon Maddrell about a poetic curation of an untold story at Knockaloe, hear about a forthcoming production of "Witness for the Prosecution", a poem from the youth bard and more on the Festival of Choirs 2023By Manx Radio
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H catches up with ninth Manx Bard Boakesey at last, hears about a record breaking Festival of Choirs and how the Merchant of Venice will be performed in the Villa GardensBy Manx Radio
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Jackie Morrey-Grace gives H a poem from her new book - and talks about her next project, a new bard is announced, artist Juan Moore talks about his open studio . . H looks forward to fungi art at the Loom Gallery in Laxey and we hear from singer/songwriter Francesca MayBy Manx Radio
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We hear from Jackie Morrey-Grace about her latest poetry collection which has just been published, drop into the Loom Gallery in Laxey to sample the latest exhibition and head west to find out more about the visit of the Harmony Chorus from India.By Manx Radio
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H drops in to visit the Island's newest art gallery, speaks to the artist behind the wonderful new mosaic of a basking shark at Ronaldsway Airport and hears more from the crime thriller writer Chris Ewan as his new book hits the shelves.By Manx Radio
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H chats to two former Bards about two big poetry events coming up, hears about the search for a new MD for Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band and catches up with author Chris Ewan as his latest crime thriller is about to hit the shelvesBy Manx Radio
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We hear how YOU could join the Arts Council, enjoy a preview of the Mannan Arts exhibition, find out what Art Tank is up to later in the summer and Frozen Junior - a sell out!By Manx Radio
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