June, 2020 - Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Exchange: Welcome Home!

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by admin

Ventnor Exchange will be re-opening on Friday and Saturday nights from the 10th July. With a limited capacity, advance booking is highly recommended. Here's all the information you need to know. After more than 3 months we're very excited to be beginning to open up Ventnor Exchange and start welcoming people back though our doors. ...

Artist Interview: Coach Party’s Jess Eastwood

June 24, 2020 by admin

Hotly tipped Coach Party, recently signed to Chess Club Records (formerly home to the likes of Wolf Alice, Swim Deep, Local Natives and Sundara Karma) could be the next band to make waves over on the north island. We chat with singer Jess Eastwood. By Megan Stisted Hi Jess, it’s been a while in ...

Artist Interview: Hugo Bilton

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by admin

Hugo Bilton is an Illustrator from the Isle of Wight, now based in Richmond. Recent commissions have included merch for musician Lauran Hibberd and the artwork for Ventnor Fringe By Megan Stisted Hi Hugo, life under lockdown - how is it for you? Life under lockdown is slow and very hot. Luckily, Richmond Park ...

The Ventnor Giant Audiobook Announced!

June 10, 2020 by admin

Ventnor Exchange is excited to reveal the commissioning of a new audiobook for children, created in collaboration with Lift the Lid. You've Seen The Mural, Now Discover The legend! In 2018 a huge three story mural by world renowned street artist Phlegm appeared in Ventnor, depicting an unusual creature living under the town's steep ...

Artist Interview: Strings Music Venue

June 8, 2020 by admin

Lockdown restrictions have been very tough for theatres, cinemas, galleries and music venues. We spoke to Claydon Connor, Co-Founder of Strings in Newport about their experience. By Megan Stisted It’s been a tough time for venues up and down the country, how have you been adapting and what do you most miss about live gigs? ...

Artist Interview: Butterfly Culture

June 4, 2020 by admin

Sometimes making a home studio can give you the focus you need to keep creating. We chat with Max Watson (aka Butterfly Culture) to find out more. By Megan Stisted Hi Max, how’s it going? How are you coping under lockdown? Hey, it's going alright thank you. It's a strange time but I'm trying to ...