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Welcome to Brave Island, the creative network for young people on the Isle of Wight.

We’re a new type of platform created by Ventnor Exchange to provide mentoring, funding, experiences and training for young people interested in the creative industries. Check out our blog and current opportunities below 

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Three young women, two sat and one standing. Abbie Goodrem, singer songwriter (middle) is being interviewed by two members of the Fringe Review Team

Learn: Join the Fringe Review Team! (age 14-17)

Open until:

15 Jul 2025

Aged 14-17 and interested in going backstage at Ventnor Fringe Festival? We’re offering the chance to explore the festival, watch...
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three young people in conversation at ventnor fringe

Learn: Join the Fringe Review Team! (age 18-25)

Open until:

14 Jul 2025

Aged 18-25 and interested in content creation, journalism, or live events? This is your chance to go behind the scenes...
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A workshop taking place in a small-medium sized theatre. All participants are seated on stage around a binaural microphone in the shape of a humanoid head.

Learn: Free Immersive Audio Masterclass

Open until:

13 Jul 2025

We've teamed up with production company DARKFIELD along with the Island's largest arts festival, Ventnor Fringe, to secure some free...
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Fund: Free IW Creative Network Membership

Open until:

1 Jul 2025

Have you recently graduated from Uni and planning to return to the Isle of Wight? Or are you currently studying...
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Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Open until:

26 Jun 2025

Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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Learn: Ventnor Exchange Assistant Placement

Now closed

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to...
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Learn: Assistant Stage Manager Placement

Now closed

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to...
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Fund: Free Studio for your Creative Project

Now closed

Are you a young creative looking for studio space where you can explore and develop your ideas? Department, an arts...
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Learn: Free Fringe Coordinator Placement

Now closed

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to...
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Learn: ARCADE Placement

Now closed

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to...
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Learn: Coffee & Chat with Creative Studio PeopleOneFifty

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Ever wondered what it’s like to build a creative career from scratch - and from the Isle of Wight? Join Dan and...
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Learn: Paid Museum Assistant Placement

Now closed

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it's like to...
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