Episodes
LitFest 2022 gets underway in the south, a new community choir for the north and a lovely tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second from Youth Bard Iva Petrova
We hear about a global singalong for peace here on the Island, why it's better when it's wetter in Laxey and this year's Cooish
We hear about an online talk on "the little people", hear about a new album launch from Gaelic singer Ruth Keggin, more chances to learn Manx and how do you judge poetry?
We hear about this years Interceltique Festival in L'Orient, speak to the new Manx Bard and hear his first bardic verse and hear about Hello Little People's birthday celebration event
We . .. and that's the royal we . .drop into ArtReach Studios in Peel to join members of the Creative Network as they celebrate the organisation's 10th anniversary
It's back! We look forward to Manx Litfest 2022, have a last poem from Owen as the appointment of a new bard is on the horizon and a splendid new book on Women in Farming.
It's all about the rainbow as we look forward to Isle of Pride 2022, another poem from the youth bard and Matilda is at Ballakermeen!
H drops into Kensington Arts for some summer creative wellness, checks out a new floral inspired poetry booklet and of course the Yn Chrunniaght is underway!
Chloe and Jo tell give us the lowdown on this year's Yn Chrunniaght, another bardic poem and our latest Arts Council profile
We hear of another book by a local author, the visit of the Halle Orchestra to the Island, and what's it like being the Arts Council intern. Oh - and Dick tries again!
Shirley Mann tells us about her new romantic saga set on the Island during the last war, Gary Corkill from the DCU on their new choir project, youth bard Iva has her latest poem and Bethany deLeigh Runciman on this year's poetry trail!
We hear about this year's Mananan Festival featuring new work from Christine Callister, a brand new locally based piece of theatre for the mind, "Suddenly at Home" to be premiered on Manx Radio and new music to celebrate 25 years of the Manx Wind Orchestra
Author Philip Modiano tells us about his book and talk calling for recognition for an essential character in the history of St Marks, now obscured from history, Owen updates us on a drag concert this weekend in Pride month, and the last in our Wurlitzer trilogy as Keith demonstrates a little of what it can do.
Dick Barton at the Gaiety Theatre, Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band celebrate 125 years with a mass brass concert, young actors in the Hunt head to the National Theatre in London and ahead of this year's concert series we celebrate the wonderful Wurlitzer
We hear about the RMS concerts, TT fan and artist Rachael Clegg talks about her new book featuring her own iconic TT images and incredible archive pics, IOMAC funding for short films and look ahead to the Wurlitzer concerts.
Dr Fiona Gell discusses her new book "Spring Tides", more on the Legion's 90th anniversary, a green-themed poem from the bard and 40 short films released online as Culture Vannin celebrate their 40th
Steph and Sonya chat with Howard about the life and times of The Legion Players - celebrating their 90th anniversary this year, K Rose Quayle talks about her book on mental health and the treatment known as ECT and former journalist Joanne Clague tells us about her debut novel!
This week . . . we hear from Jackie Morrey-Grace ahead of a performance of her latest work "Asila's Song" at the Erin Arts Centre, our first "meet the member" as we profile the IOM Arts Council and something you thought you'd never hear - mime on the radio . . .
We hear about special 40th anniversary grants from Culture Vannin and the Manx Heritage Foundation, stories from the time of the Duke of Atholl come alive in the Labyrinth players radio plays and astronaut Nicole Stott talks about her space dolphin!
We hear about a Culture Vannin produced film in a major festival in Brittany, more about the ArtReach Studios in Peel, a panto with a difference and a final chance to hear Cleveland Plate winner Paul Costain . .
H drops into Artreach studios in Peel as final year UCM visual arts students set up their "Ubiquitous" exhibition, Iva has a poem for us and it's Laxey Brass!
The art of Eileen Schaer celebrated in stamp release, seasoned adjudicator Jan Palmer-Sayer on the MADF Easter Play Festival and the first in a regular series of poems from the island's bards!
We hear about this year's IOM Art Society Easter Art Exhibition, back at the Villa Arcade, an exciting change for the Young Actor of Mann and of course - it's almost Guild time!
In this episode we hear about the Easter Art Tank for young creatives, Fenella Beach heads up a glam spectacular fundraiser, the final curtain for the suspect players and brush up your Shakespeare!
We hear about the return of the Easter play festival, a performance of Mozart's Requiem, a new book on the Laxey mine disaster and how could we ignore the annual spectacle of the Young Farmers Concert!
The Parodos Theatre company gear up for their production of "Much Ado" . . . more on biosphere art, a bardic poem and what happens when shanties meet bonnag ?!
H catches up with the new MWT Biosphere Artist in residence, the new Manx Youth Bard, a cast member from "Hunt" at Kensington Arts and sleeping bags at the ready - it could be a long one . . it's the Braaid Eisteddfod!
Howard speaks to the author of a new book on Manx fairies, Ged finds out more about a locally made short film on a shocking topic and why the organs on the island are disappearing . . . .
One Act Play Fest, live at the hit factory in Peel, the best photos online and a demon at the Gaiety!
Shawn Sturnick speaks with Simon Parkin, the author of critically acclaimed new book ‘the Island of Extraordinary Captives’ and Ged Power heads to the pub, where a new musical takes shape during a multi-genre jam session or live rehearsal.