News - Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Fringe Launches Guarantee Fund

August 19, 2025August 14, 2025 by admin

As we look back and celebrate an incredible year, we're launching a new Ventnor Fringe Guarantee Fund to help ensure the festival continues into 2026 and beyond. This year Ventnor Fringe celebrated its 15th edition with record breaking attendance. Nearly 13,000 tickets were sold (up 7.5% on 2024) to over 130 shows with many also ...

Record Store Day 2025: List of Releases

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by admin

It’s every record fan’s favourite day of the year! Read on for the full details who will be playing, the records we'll have in stock and what to expect this Saturday 12th April. What’s On – FREE ENTRY (More acts tbc) 8am – OPEN 09:30am – DJ Gary C (DJ Set) 11.00am – Brave Island ...

Brave Island Launches 32 Youth Work Experience Placements

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 by admin

Brave Island launches 32 youth work experience placements for under 25's living on the Isle of Wight. Read on to find out more... Since Ventnor Exchange launched Brave Island four years ago, our dedicated platform for 14-25 year olds, one thing we've heard time and time again is the need for more work experience opportunities. ...

Hopes for the Future at The People’s Palace of Possibility

January 9, 2025December 12, 2024 by admin

Back in Spring 2024 Ingrams Yard was transformed by The People's Palace of Possibility. Here we reflect on what we discovered. For three weeks a little yard hidden in plain site in the centre of Ventnor became the home of a pop up instillation, open each day with a diverse mix of workshops, talks and ...

Ventnor Exchange unveils new nomadic venue for the Isle of Wight

May 8, 2024 by admin

Ventnor Exchange unveils new nomadic venue for the Isle of Wight, following £225,000 award from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme Today we're excited to reveal that following a competitive application process we've been awarded funds that will enable us to commission the construction of a bespoke Big Top tent that will provide the Island ...

Record Store Day 2024: List of Releases

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by admin

It’s every record fan’s favourite day of the year! Read on for the full details who will be playing, the records we'll have in stock and what to expect this Saturday 20th April. What’s On – FREE ENTRY 8am – OPEN 09:00am – DJ Gary C (DJ Set) 11.00am – Brave Island Presents...Ryan Pengelly 11.30am ...

What does it mean to be an Islander?

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 by admin

In our special 10th anniversary year we're exploring the state of the Isle of Wight today, how we got here, where we're going and what does it mean to be an islander? Co-Director Jack Whitewood explains more... I'm a proud Caulkhead. Born and bred on the Isle of Wight, as were both my parents, so ...

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 ...

Introducing Ingrams Yard

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by admin

Help us revive and restore the old Ingrams building to host a vibrant town market, venue, studios and makers space in the heart of Ventnor. We're looking to bring new facilities, opportunities and energy to the town, with ambitious plans to create Ingrams Yard, a new creative and community hub. But we're going to need ...

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 ...