News: Top Five 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. Audition Techniques Workshop Are you an actor looking to […]

Interview: Christmas Card Competition Winner

Each year Brave Island holds a Christmas Card Design competition where the winner is awarded £100 and their design is sold around the Island to raise money for a local cause. This time the proceeds will be going to John Cattle’s Skate Club C.I.C. This year’s winner is Paige Yarka aka Leotta! The finished cards […]

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 Musician Talitha Monaghan. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]

News: Top Five 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. Life Drawing Workshop Our monthly skills workshop for November […]

News: Future Works

Future Works is back! We are super excited to announce we will be bringing you the third instalment of Future Works to Strings Bar & Venue on Thursday 7th November at 7pm! Future Works is the Island’s regular event for 16-30 year olds to meet new people, make connections, and start collaborating. The FREE event features exciting […]

Interview: October’s Young Creative of the Month

A behind the scenes shot of a movie titled ‘How to Bury Your Boyfriend’. Two young people are sat down on a blanket on the grass with a picnic basket. Another young person is on the ground next to them holding a camera.

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 Filmmaker Daniel Pressey. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]

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. Christmas Card Competition 2024 Our Christmas card competition is […]

News: Top Five Opportunities in September

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 September below. Wood Whittling Workshop This month, we’re bringing you a […]

Interview: September’s Young Creative of the Month

Isaac Leal, a man with dark hair sitting in his wheelchair looking at the camera. In the background is an elevated view of Ventnor Seafront.

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 September, it’s Writer and Filmmaker Isaac Leal. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]

News: Top Five Opportunities in May

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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. Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard If your interested in marketing, […]

Interview: May’s Young Creative of the Month

young creative of the month for may, lewis corry, smiling infront of their artwork

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, it’s Poet and visual artist Lewis Corry. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young […]

News: Top Five Opportunities in April

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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 April below. FREE Upcycling and Costume Making Workshop with QUIVERS New […]

News: Future Works

future works poster with a purple wavy patterned background, featuring the logo and description

Future Works is back! After the success of our pilot event in February we are super excited to announce we will be bringing you the next event at Strings Bar & Venue on Thursday 4th April! Future Works is the Island’s regular event for 16-30 year olds to meet new people, make connections, and start […]

News: Top Five Opportunities in March

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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. Be a Part of a Huge Carnival Performance Have […]

News: Top Five 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. Future Works – Discover Creative Careers We’re always asked […]

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 Fashion Designer Tom Rowe. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]

Interview: January’s Young Creative of the Month

Maisie McGregor, sitting on the floor and looking to the right. She's wearing a black top, grey jeans and black high heeled shoes

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 artist and musician Maisie McGregor, but you may well know her by her stage name “Muffy”. This fund launches at […]

News: Celebrating the Young Creatives of 2023

In April 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, and can’t wait to see who we meet in 2024! We […]

News: Top Five 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 the top picks for December below. West Wight Arts Association Bursary – Money for your […]

Interview: Christmas Card Competition Winner

Each year Brave Island holds a Christmas Card Design competition in which the winner is awarded £100 and has their design sold around the Island to raise money for Ventnor Foodbank. This year’s winner is Kira Lacey. Kira’s cards are now available to buy from Ventnor Exchange! Can you tell us a little bit about […]