News: Top Five Opportunities in October
Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for October below. Young Artist Award 2026 Exhibition The Isle of Wight […]
Interview: October’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For October it’s musician Rhi Rhi. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]
Review: A Haunted House at Ventnor Fringe 2026
The Addams Family meets the Mighty Boosh in this unnerving but often confusing exploration into the interior of a haunted house. Mime artist and temporary tour guide David Hoskin escorts you through what could only be described as a traditional depiction of a horror-filled home. Zombies run free, memories are placed in jars and wigs […]
Interview: August’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For July it’s musician Steven Parkman. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]
News: Brave Island Zine Vol 3 – Another Day in Paradise
The third volume of the Brave Island Zine is out now! You can pick up a your own printed copy from Ventnor Exchange for just £3, or scroll down to read the whole thing online. The zine shines a spotlight on the diverse creativity of young people living on the Isle of Wight, as well as […]
News: Top 5 Opportunities in May
Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for May below. Win 2 IW festival tickets in this Jimi Hendrix […]
Interview: May’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For May, its textile designer, Megan Grant aka @Mink.bits! This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young […]
News: Brave Island Zine Vol 2 – Should I stay or should I go?
The second volume of the Brave Island Zine is out now! You can pick up a your own printed copy from Ventnor Exchange for just £3, or scroll down to read the whole thing online. The zine shines a spotlight on the diverse creativity of young people living on the Isle of Wight, as well as […]
Interview: April’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For April, its singer/songwriter, Kyra! This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]
Interview: March’s Young Creatives of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For March, its not just one creative but entire band, The Lords! This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can […]
News: Top 5 Opportunities in March
Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for March below. BFI NETWORK: Short Film Fund The BFI (British Film […]
Interview: February’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For February, it’s set and costume designer, Emma Wyeth. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young […]
News: Top 5 Opportunities in February
Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for February below. Paid National Trust Work Placements Brave Island is once […]
News: Brave Island Zine Vol 1 – Now or Never
The first Brave Island Zine is out now! You can pick up a free printed copy from Ventnor Exchange, or scroll down to read the full edition online. The zine shines a spotlight on the diverse creativity of young people living on the Isle of Wight, as well as giving you an opportunity to share your […]
Interview: January’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For January, it’s Musician Luz. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]
News: A look back at the Young Creatives of 2025
Way back in April 2023, Brave Island started a new fund, Young Creative of the Month, where each month we award £100 to a young creative from the Isle of Wight and share an interview with them on our blog. We had an amazing selection of creatives in 2025, and can’t wait to see who […]
News: Top 5 Opportunities in December
Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for December, below. Now or Never – The first Brave Island Zine! […]
Interview: December’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For December, it’s artist and writer, Ioana Mateescu. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]
Interview: November’s Young Creative of the Month
Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For November, it’s multi-disciplinary artist, Maia Allard-Willcocks. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]
News: Top 5 Opportunities in November
Each month we round up five of the most exciting opportunities currently available for young people living on the Isle of Wight, whether that’s from Brave Island or from other organisations we think you should get involved with! Check out our top picks for November, below. Grants to Small Business Start-ups SWEF offers grants up […]