News: Record Store Day at Ventnor Exchange
I’m Theo and I am doing a work experience placement as a Record Shop Assistant at Ventnor Exchange, as one of Brave Island’s Starter Work Placements in the lead up to Record Store Day. Since 2007, Record Store Day has been celebrated every year in Record Shops all over the world, and it is a […]
News: Brave Island Annual Survey 2025
We need your help, Brave Island are launching our annual survey to help us better understand young people on the Isle of Wight, your likes and interests, the challenges you’re facing, and how we can help. Your answers will directly inform the opportunities and support we offer over the next year, so please let us […]
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 singer/songwriter and visual artist Luca Frankland. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]
Interview: Young Artist Award 2024 Winner
The winner of the Isle of Wight Young Artist of the Year Award 2024 is Elsie Calder (age 19), for her brilliant mixed media piece which explores gender ideologies. There was a lot of amazing work submitted this year, of varying styles and mediums, but after careful consideration from the Brave Island and Quay Arts […]
Review: Fringe Review Team 2024 Gallery
We had a few photographers and filmmakers on the Fringe Review Team this year, who had a keen eye for some great shots at Ventnor Fringe. You can view a selection of their work below. Above images by Tom Oster. Instagram: @Tom_Oster1 Above images by Faith Ibrahim. Instagram: @Faith_Imani.Ibrahim Above images by Madelaine Green. Instagram: […]
Review: Revel Puck Circus – The Nose Dive Assembly
Revel Puck Circus: “The Nose Dive Assembly” – A Dazzling Feat of Skill, Heart, and Humour at Ventnor Fringe 2024. Under the enchanting glow of the big top at Ventnor Fringe 2024, Revel Puck Circus unveiled their latest spectacle, “The Nose Dive Assembly,” an exhilarating journey into the world of contemporary circus arts. From the […]
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 August, it’s filmmaker and videographer Liam Downer. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]
News: Top Five Opportunities in August
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 August below. Creative Events Assistant Breakthrough Placement This is a 6-month […]
Review: Fringe Review Team 2024
The Fringe Review Team was back this year at Ventnor Fringe 2024, exploring the festival, watching shows, and meeting performers and crew! The Fringe Review Team worked on putting together the Fringe Review Paper, which was distributed every few days across the festival, but here’s some extra reviews which didn’t fit into the paper. Visions […]
Interview: July’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 animator Jack Holliday Hughes. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]
News: Top Five Opportunities in June
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 June below. Large Scale Mural Painting Placements We’re looking for two […]
News: Mike Howley Trust Funding Opens
Each year the Trustees of Mike Howley Trust welcome young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions, and the 2024 round is now open! Funds are available for those involved in dance, theatre (including film/video), music and writing. This funding is available for 18–30 year-olds on the […]
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, it’s graphic designer Mitchell Wright. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]
Review: Helios at Ventnor Exchange
It is truly magical how in the space of just over an hour, one piece of storytelling can break one’s heart and then mend it again, surrounding it with light. HELIOS has not broken the mould, it has discarded the concept entirely. From the moment I walked in I knew that this show was going […]
Review: Helios at Ventnor Exchange
The myths of the world of antiquity continue to fascinate the modern world millennia after they informed everyday custom and superstition, perhaps none more so than the stories of ancient Greece. There are works derived from the ancient Greek myths embedded within our own modern-day popular culture. Whether being explored in the songwriting of Anais […]
Interview: March’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 March, it’s jewellery maker Ruby Hawkins who runs a small business ‘Moon and Stars Jewellery’. This fund launches at the beginning of […]
News: Brave Island Annual Survey 2024
We need your help, Brave Island are launching a new annual survey to help us better understand young people on the Isle of Wight, your likes and interests, the challenges you’re facing, and how we can help. Your answers will directly inform the opportunities and support we offer over the next year, so please let […]
Review: Help! I Think I’m a Nationalist at Apollo Theatre
Seamas Carey is a charismatic and passionate musician/comedian who grew up in Cornwall, where he still lives, having toured the world with his productions. He is also the founder member of the Cornwall-based theatre company Silly Boy. He is currently touring the country with his one man show, raising awareness about the many issues Cornwall […]
News: Future Works
Want to start a band but don’t know a drummer? Want to write a play but don’t know any actors? Maybe you want to film a showreel but don’t know a filmmaker? Future Works is a new regular event for 16-30 year olds to meet new people, make connections, and start collaborating. The event will […]
News: Watch the Finalist’s Videos from Picture the Music 2023
Back in the summer we put a call out to aspiring filmmakers for the Picture the Music competition. We asked for a music video to be made to one of five tracks available which were submitted by some brilliant local musicians. There was a top prize of £850 to be spent on filming equipment of […]