Interviews - Ventnor Exchange

Meet Our New Apprentice Kai

August 23, 2023 by admin

In June we welcomed new member Kai onto the team and we thought it was about time we introduced you to him! Can you tell us a bit about your role and what it entails? I am the Creative Projects Apprentice at both Ventnor Exchange and New Carnival. My apprenticeship standard is Events Assistant so ...

Q&A with Cheap Teeth

April 6, 2022 by admin

We're stoked to be working on a new collaboration with Ears Peeled to bring more live music to the Isle of Wight, kicking off with post-punk flavoured Cheap Teeth next Thursday 14th April at Newport's Strings. Elana Amodio had a chat with the band ahead of the gig. Book your tickets here. Where does the ...

Q&A with Island Creative Network founder Georgia Newman

March 4, 2022 by admin

Are you an artist based the Isle of Wight? We've been really excited to hear about the new IW Creative Network, a unique programme designed to help creatives on the Isle of Wight develop their practice. We had a chat with project manager Georgia Newman to find out more. Can you explain a bit about ...

Gotta get Theroux this Lockdown

November 18, 2020November 11, 2020 by admin

15 year old Willa George gives us their take on productivity and the Lockdown. By Willa George Has March ended yet? This is the question I ask myself each morning, as I blink furiously at my barren calendar (I can even see a tumbleweed scrambling across the bottom). I’m bewildered as to how it’s September; ...

Ventnor Exchange Does Inktober!

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by admin

Drawing Club is going digital this month for Inktober and we want you to get involved! Given everything that's happening at the moment we thought some artistic relief was in order! With our Drawing Club currently on hold (Our lovely teacher Katy is on maternity leave) we've decided to take part in Inktober, and you ...

Artist Interview: Fox Rawding

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by admin

Fox Rawding is Goo Lagoon and his low-fi debut ‘Today’s Alien’ is out now. It's the perfect soundtrack to the heady, lazy summer nights ahead. By Jack Whitewood We've been listening to your debut album 'Today's Alien' in the shop today and love it. It's great to finally get a full length Goo Lagoon ...

Artist Interview: Franko Figueiredo

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by admin

Franko Figueiredo is a theatre maker and director who has produced work all over the world, but calls the Isle of Wight home. We find out more... By Megan Stisted Hi Franko, how are you? How have you been finding life under lockdown? Hey! I’m good, some days better than others; like most ...

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 ...