Episodes
H chats to Manx Bard Michael Manning as he enters his last few months in role, brace ourselves for an adult panto in Peel, hear a little of this year's Cleveland Medal winning performance and whip over to Liverpool to catch a bit of atmosphere ahead of Eurovision 23!
H hears about businessman and author Jim Mellon's first book of childrens' fiction, "Juno's Ark", more from the redoubtable Wendy McDowell and another poem from the Manx Youth Bard.
Phil Shimmin tells H about the Manx Youth Band and the forthcoming visit of the world famous Fodens Band, we hear from Mrs music herself, Wendy McDowell at this year's Guild and Carl Parker from Parker and Snell on the challenges of putting on a straight play on the Island's stages.
The current Manx Youth Bard makes her first appearance on Spotlight, a Labyrinth of immersive theatre at the Manx Museum and a new season of concerts for the soon to be 50 year old Ramsey Music Society.
We hear from the adjudicator at this year's Easter Festival of Plays, hear from the man playing "Perks" in the Railway Children . . and can you have a shanty about bonnags?!
We hear about this year's Easter Arts Exhibition, a new creative industry workshops, the Railway Children comes to the Gaiety, Musical Mayhem at KA . . and could you be a new member of the Isle of Man Arts Council?
We hear about changes to this year's Easter Play Festival, talk to composer and musician Ellie Quayle about her choral and comedic work and a rare chance to see some very famous artists from a not so famous Island collection.
Dot tells us about the delayed Braaid, we hear about an event this Thursday (23) for World Poetry Day and a world premiere at the IOM Choral Society concert this weekend!
We hear about the IOMAC funded short films festival in Port Erin, this year's Kensington Arts Entry in the National Theatre's Connections Programme and the Manx Folk Awards 2023
We hear from the Manx Youth Bard Hadassa Smith, more amazing stories from everyday life documented by Culture Vannin and queer Manx poet Simon Maddrell talks about trying to address bigotry in his work
We hear about the search for the new Manx Youth Bard happening this weekend, talk to queer Manx poet Simon Maddrell about his new pamphlet and catch up with the Legion Players as they take to the stage at the Peel Centenary Centre.
We hear from Island-based textile artist Helen Winter, find out more about a new community hub for arts and more in Ramsey Courthouse and Michael Manning brings us up to date with his Bardic duties
We talk to Cloideryn Theatre about their panto Robin Hood - oh yes we do - hear the tale behind a Tail's Tale and chat with the cast and director of "Annie Get your Gun"
The latest in our art gallery profiles as we visit the Loom in Laxey, a final poem from youth bard Iva Petrova before her successor is crowned and we hear of Manx success at the NODA awards
We hear about preparations for this year's Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety, catch up with Anne Clarke ahead of the last day for entries to the Guild, and more creative talk at Kensington Arts
We hear how young Frankenstein is about to take to the Gaiety stage, a film shot on the Island will be on stage in Peel and catch up with the creative happenings at Kensington Arts
A special report on celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Cleveland Medal, Oman in photographs at the EAC and a profile of the Arts Council's Martyn Cain
A look at a fascinating exhibition at the Loom Gallery in Laxey, we hear about the first round of IOM Arts Council funding for 2023 and Ellie Quayle and friends prepare to see the new year in with a laugh and a smile!
As we head into the new year, H looks back at a few favourite moments from 2022
The latest in our series of chats with IOM Arts Council members, a preview of the Green Room podcast and just what are the Whiteboys about?!
We hear about a collection of Kathleen Killip's folktales, catch up with Manx Bard Michael Manning and hear of a few VillaGaiety Highlights of 2022 from those who work there.
We speak to the author of an entertaining new book on nursing and midwifery on the Island, catch up with the daughter of Watership Down author Richard Adams as the book celebrates its 50th anniversary and look forward to Winterfest 2022!
We hear from three recipients of the Roz Kelly music bursary with some lovely sax playing, the great story behind the Violin playing brothers Vlad and Anton Jablokov and the wonderful sound of the Tallis Consort.
Your chance to get involved in a Big Sing, Annie Kissack celebrates her poetry in "Mona Sings" and Rushen Silver Band gets ready to sparkle this Christmas!
If in Doubt . . a book which definitely won't put you to sleep, an arts council catch up and some Games!
Author Rob Cowley and artist Griagh Smith talk about Blue - the latest in his Manx Bedtime Stories Project - and Lisa Kreisky tells us about the poignant musical "Elegies for Punks and Raging Queens"
The second book in a trilogy of historical fiction by local author Joanne Clague hits the shelves, a poem from the youth bard and the Service Players re-stage their first ever production to celebrate 80 years.
Link to creativity booklet here: https://www.gov.im/media/1378153/celebrating-creativity-together-booklet.pdf
Link to video: https://youtube/CAip7eOXq0c
New Manx Bard Michael Manning talks about his role and gives us a poem, the autumn creative events at Kensington Arts and the Manx Operatic Society needs men!
We catch up with the main players in a new project to help us celebrate creativity together.
We hear about the forthcoming Big Bree Weekend in St Johns and head south for a walk around the Sir James Mellon Art Gallery space at the Erin Arts Centre