First Listen: Jack Barnes – Someone To Love

  Alongside his role as an Apprentice at Ventnor Exchange & Quay Arts Jack Barnes has been working on his music, and just released his first single! This week we turned the tables, swapped places and interviewed him!     You’ve just released a single! That’s exciting. Yeah I have, It’s well good. How was …

Read moreFirst Listen: Jack Barnes – Someone To Love

Robin Seamer – Dials Festival: Interview

  ROBIN SEAMER – DIALS FESTIVAL: INTERVIEW     Next month on the 6th October DIALS FESTIVAL returns to Southsea, using venues along the famous Albert Road. We spoke to one of the organisers to find out more…       First of all, what’s your name and what’s your role in creating Dials Festival? …

Read moreRobin Seamer – Dials Festival: Interview

David Mcgregor: Interview

  DAVID MCGREGOR: INTERVIEW     Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Jack Barnes here with our new regular interview feature.   David Mcgregor is a young playwright, musician and all round creative from the Isle of Wight. His most recent project was ‘Sea Change’ which was created by ‘Big Boy Theatre Company’ and premiered at the …

Read moreDavid Mcgregor: Interview

5 Minutes with… Maria Ferguson

Ahead of her upcoming performance at Ventnor Exchange on the 11th October, Jack Barnes had a quick chat with Maria Ferguson   You’re bringing your performance ‘Essex Girl’ to the Ventnor Exchange on the 11th October. For those who don’t know, give us a few words on who you are and what you do. So, …

Read more5 Minutes with… Maria Ferguson

Ventnor Fringe Tote Bags!

LIMITED EDITION HANDPRINTED TOTE BAGS Made right here in Ventnor!   We’ve commissioned three of our favourite local artists Chris Jones, Katy Rose-Thorogood and Julie Hutchison to create re-usable bags with special designs inspired by the Fringe. These are all handmade in Ventnor and are available now from the Ventnor Exchange priced at £6 each. …

Read moreVentnor Fringe Tote Bags!

5 Minutes With… Franko Figueiredo from StoneCrabs Theatre

With so many shows on offer at this year’s Ventnor Fringe, we thought we’d find out more by talking to some of the artists making the trip about what we can expect. First up Franko Figueiredo, Artistic Director of StoneCrabs Theatre     Hello Franko! Your bringing not one but two shows to the Ventnor …

Read more5 Minutes With… Franko Figueiredo from StoneCrabs Theatre

We’re looking for an Apprentice!

Want to come and work with us? We’re working in collaboration with Quay Arts and the IW Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to host an Apprentice Events Assistant, with applications open until 11th May 2018   The Isle of Wight AONB is looking for two highly motivated young people to help deliver a programme of …

Read moreWe’re looking for an Apprentice!