Young Creatives - Ventnor Exchange

Delivery Plan Published

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by admin

Today we publish our 2023-2026 Delivery Plan, which sets out our vision and priorities for the next three years. Read on to find out more Our vision over the next three years is to lead a cultural revival that will radically change perceptions, engagement and participation in culture across the Island. Fundamental to our new ...

Meet Our Creative Biosphere Artist In Residence

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by admin

Over the past 6 months artist Teresa Grimaldi has been working as our 'Artist in Residence' at the Island Free School, as part of an exciting Island wide Creative Biosphere project. We had a chat about how it's been going so far. The Creative Biosphere project is taking place across the Island and brings together ...

The Children’s Festival is back!

April 10, 2022 by admin

This Easter Ventnor Exchange is heading to Newport to host the Isle of Wight Children's Festival. Two days of theatre, workshops and events. Elana Amodio explores what to look out for. Are you excited? I know I am! The IW Children's Festival promises two fun packed days during the Easter school holidays when families will ...

Brave Island: The Handlebards Review

March 28, 2025February 2, 2022 by admin

Last month Jacob Rayner headed to Ventnor Exchange to review The Handlebards eccentric take on the Shakespearean classic Macbeth for Brave Island. Under 25 and looking for free tickets to events, funding and training? Sign up to Brave Island for new opportunities every week. "Not your typical theatre company" The Handlebards are not your typical ...

Brave Island: Sh*t Faced Shakespeare Review

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 by admin

Last week 15 year old Alex Keyse headed to Shanklin Theatre to review 'Sh*t Faced Shakespeare' for Brave Island. Under 25 and looking for free tickets and training? Sign up to Brave Island for new opportunities every week. A title like “Sh’t Faced Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet”, gives you a vague idea of what ...

Soundcheck: Independent Record Labels

March 25, 2021 by admin

Aged 14-25? Want to get informed about the music industry? Brave Island is hosting Soundcheck: A Music Industry Crash Course this Saturday 27th March to tell you everything you need to know. By Megan Stisted Our next confirmed talk for Soundcheck: A Music Industry Crash Course, is An Insight into Independent Record Labels in 2021. ...

Soundcheck: More Guest Speakers Confirmed

March 22, 2021 by admin

Aged 14-25? Want to get informed about the music industry? Brave Island is very excited to be hosting Soundcheck: A Music Industry Crash Course to tell you everything you need to know on 27th March. By Megan Stisted We’re excited to bring you Getting Heard for Soundcheck: A Music Industry Crash Course. Where we talk ...

Recovery Plan Published

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by admin

As we emerge from lockdown after an incredibly challenging 12 months, Ventnor Exchange is pleased to publish our Recovery Plan, which sets out our priorities for the year ahead. Like many organisations we've been reflecting on our work and practices a great deal over the past year, listening closely to our audiences and exploring what ...

Brave Island Launches!

July 31, 2020 by admin

Today we're launching a new dedicated platform for 14-25 year olds on the Isle of Wight. In these difficult times it will provide much needed opportunities, training and support, all made available for free. More Opportunities. More Support. After more than a year of interviews and conversations with young people, and reflecting on how recent ...

Aged 14 – 25? We want to hear from you!

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by admin

Aged 14-25 and interested in a career in the arts or creative industries? We want to hear from you! We know times are tough at the moment. After two months in lockdown and so much uncertainty about the future these are pretty strange times. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. At Ventnor Exchange we’ve ...