Re:Box calls out for artists to exhibit in Ryde’s tiniest gallery
Re:Box, the Island’s smallest art gallery, located in a classic red phone box on Lind Street in Ryde, is inviting local artists to use the space for future exhibitions. The organisers are calling out to creatives who want to “think inside the box” and bring fresh ideas to this unique public art space. A literary […]
Explore, experiment, expand: Funding tiers for immersive arts on the Isle of Wight
Artists across the Isle of Wight now have access to significant new funding opportunities designed specifically for immersive technology projects. The Immersive Arts Funding programme has launched with three distinct tiers of support, each tailored to different stages of artistic development and project ambition. Supporting early-stage innovationThe Explore strand provides £5,000 grants for artists taking […]
Free Skills Bootcamps offer training in AI and 3D design for Island creatives
Creative freelancers and small business owners on the Isle of Wight, in Southampton, and in Portsmouth can take part in two new free Skills Bootcamps this September. The programmes, run by Mastered and supported by Solent Growth Network, focus on business development and digital creativity. Business and AI skills trainingThe Business and AI Skills Bootcamp […]
Celebrating creativity through birdsong: New national music competition launched
Birdsong has inspired generations of musicians, from the elegance of Vivaldi’s Goldfinch Concerto to Beyoncé’s cover of Blackbird. Now, a new music competition invites today’s amateur musicians to join that tradition. The Lark Music-Making Competition, open to anyone aged over 18, encourages solo performers to submit music inspired by birds – in title, theme or […]
Music Export Growth Scheme supports Coach Party in expanding global reach
Congratulations to Isle of Wight band, Coach Party, who have has secured funding from Round 23 of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS). The scheme, which supports independent UK artists in expanding their international presence, has provided funding to 58 acts in this latest round. Boosting British music exportsThe BPI, the trade association representing the […]
Future Creatives Careers Week sets new standards for career education
Three cheers to Claire Paul from the Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership, who last month delivered another hugely successful Future Creatives Careers Week. The event gave young people across the Island the opportunity to explore creative careers through free workshops, talks, and presentations. Record participation and expanding opportunitiesFuture Creatives Careers Week took place from […]
Funding available for young Island creatives: Deadline approaching for Mike Howley Trust Awards
Young creatives on the Isle of Wight have an opportunity to secure funding to develop their skills, with applications now open for the Mike Howley Trust awards. The deadline for applications is fast approaching, with submissions closing at midnight on Monday, 17th February. Support for a range of creative fieldsThe funding is available to creatives […]
Budding Island musicians: Enter #RSDUnsigned for a shot at mastering at Abbey Road Studios
Are you a budding musician hoping to be discovered? There are just a few more days to enter the #RSDUnsigned competition designed to propel independent artists through the power of vinyl. This year, the stakes are high. The winning artist or band will receive a vinyl manufacturing package, talent development opportunities and a live festival […]
New Film Studios on the Isle of Wight sparks BFI skills funding initiative
If you attended the recent Isle of Wight Creative Industries Conference or watched the live stream online, you will have heard the good news from Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, the Cabinet member for Economy, Regeneration, Culture and Leisure, about the plans to push the Island’s creative industries forward. She announced that the Isle of Wight council’s […]
Film industry surge anticipated for 2025 with new Isle of Wight film studios
Plans for new film studios at Kingston Marine Park on the River Medina have been given the green light, marking a significant milestone for the team behind Medina Film Studios. The approval has sparked celebrations among the project’s backers, who are now focused on the next steps to bring their vision to life. Investors backing […]
