Spotlight - Manx Radio

On Spotlight this evening we’re looking ahead to the Isle of Man Film Festival! We’ll be joined by two of the festival directors, Dark Avenue's Bethany White and Patrick Crellin who have some special treats in store at their event tomorrow evening, and Liam Rice and Joshua Moore - stars of ‘Before You Go’ a locally-produced short film being screened on Sunday. Find out more on Facebook or at isleofmanfilmfestival.com

This week we hear from artists, organisers and officials involved in the Isle of Man Arts Council’s exhibition and book Ellyn – a tale of contemporary art. To get hold of your copy of the book, just get in touch with the Isle of Man Arts Council by emailing iomartscouncil@gov.im or calling 694598 The exhibition is open daily from 10-4 until Sunday 10 October in the Villa Marina Arcade just next door to the Gaiety Theatre

This week, I'm finding out about a unique project featuring the work of over 60 Island artists in the form of a book and an exhibition which opens in less than two weeks time. Project creator, the Arts Council’s Arts Graduate Intern Olivia Savage will be joining me in the studio to tell us more about 'Ellyn – a Tale of Contemporary Art'

This week .. . .a dirigible balloon, an iconic 70s play - and the new Manx Bard! 

This week, we’re meeting two of the three students awarded grants by the Isle of Man Arts Council to assist with their studies in creative fields – Kizzie Puzzar has been awarded The Isle of Man Arts Council Award and will be studying for a BA (Hons) in the Music Business and Event Management at the BIMM Institute (British and Irish Modern Music) in Brighton, and Joshua Morrison has been awarded The Jonathan Gollow Award for Performing Arts has been awarded to Joshua Morrison, who will be attending the Rambert Conservatoire in London to study for his degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance. The only person missing from the line-up was Jack Gentry who receives The Norman Sayle Award for Visual Art and Literature, and will be attending Cardiff Metropolitan University for a BA (Hons) degree in Product Design - we hope to catch up with Jack soon!

This week we wend our way round Peel, speaking to a whole host of local artists exhibiting their work as part of the Creative Network's Isle of Man Art Festival

This week, I venture into the wilds of Ravensdale with poet and performer Jackie Morrey-Grace to discuss the tale she's written, 'On Ravensdale Hill', inspired by this almost-secret beauty spot

Our guest this week, is interior designer (among many other things) Rumana Swinton, who’ll be telling us about some of her past projects, inspirations and her creative practice in this intriguing creative profession

This week on Spotlight, we’re talking to local singer songwriter Callum Brew who is releasing his very first single 'Maple Spirit' on Spotify this Friday, and we look back on a conversation I had with the incredible Yola a few years ago, who shared her advice on maintaining your voice under pressure

This week we’re out and about at the new ArtReach Studios in Peel, we hear what’s going on at Yn Chruinnaght this week, and we find out more about the Secret Stitch Society

This week, we’re finding out more about a children’s book raising money for charity, Robert Cowley's rainbow series of books has been a real hit with young people and his most recent book 'Pink the fairy' has already raised over £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now. Find your copy at the Lexicon in Douglas or contact Rob at manxman57@live.com Also, would you like the opportunity to lead a new choir? If so, your fate may be tied to the Jurby Community Centre! To get in touch, give them a search on Facebook or call 818015

Tonight, we're talking to scientist and animator Max Tate who is bringing the periodic table to the masses with his fun and quirky videos - get your element on here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYRFpw_N4_cMeFrcYqYCew

This week on Spotlight we’re joined by Manx Radio’s classical music maestro Maurice Powell, who’ll be discussing the stars of the Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concerts; from Mozart to Mendelssohn, Maurice, who is the orchestra’s conductor has tales of wonder and woe to wow us all Get your tickets at the Lexicon Bookshop, Bridge Bookshops, or by emailing paulawadsworth@manx.net More information can be found at www.iomso.im

This week, we're talking to students of UCM's Arts Foundation and Music, Performance & Production courses about the work on show in their end of year exhibition, and we hear more about the Isle of Man Choral Society's Big Sing happening this weekend!

This week, Wendy Shimmin of the One World Centre is here to speak to us about the charity’s exciting new art competition open to everyone, and artist and former teacher Ian Coulson shares insights into the inner world of his good friend, artist Kevin Atherton whose retrospective exhibition is currently on display at the Manx Museum - https://manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/detail/kevin-atherton-the-works/

On Spotlight this week, we’re at the launch of ‘Boundaries’ with our roving reporter Dollin Mercer. He speaks to Kirsty Neate of MNH, Carola Rush of the Creative Network, and two of the show’s curators Ian Coulson and Helen Fox, plus artists Beth Louella, Janet Lees, and Janet Corrin, at the exhibition now on display at the House of Manannan until October.

H is Hendo for the last week and is delighted to hear about a new jazz club on the island, Sarah speaks to the cast and director of an exciting theatrical project on the Island and all roads lead to Laxey for the Great Laxey Brass Band Festival 

Howie's in again, looking at sold-out short films about everything from micro-cars to murder, another short, recognised by two cinematographic titans, which was inspired by . . . . . soup spoons and a classic novel, taking to the Gaiety stage. 

Howie stands in for Hendo  . . Christy chats to a great bunch of skankers, we hear about the IOM Arts Council Student Awards and look over the rainbow for a brilliant version of The Wizard of Oz!

This week, we’re joined by the creators of a charming animation based on the Isle of Man, ‘Gladys and Luna’. I also have news for any poets among us who’d like to enter the 2021 Triple Poetry Trail! Visit your local library or email bethany@manxcat.org.uk to get your entry form