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 author Kit Kanthan. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]
News: What’s it Like to Run Your Own Business?
Did you see us talking about our Young Entrepreneurs Day last week? It was a fantastic opportunity for a small group to gain some invaluable advice around running your own creative business. We teamed up with Go for Growth, who offer free support to small businesses on the Isle of Wight, to host this opportunity […]
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 the top picks for September below. 6-Month Paid Placement at Independent Arts Are you aged […]
News: Winner of Bakery Design Competition Announced!
We teamed up with Grace’s Bakery to run a label design competition for their new baking kits. Grace’s Bakery were looking for a design for a cardboard ‘belly band’ label to go round the boxes for their new kits, which will be sold to raise money to aid local primary schools to run baking lessons […]
Interview: August’s Young Creative of the Month
Advice: Rosie Wolfenden on How to Start a Creative Business
Rosie Wolfenden, Co-Founder of Tatty Devine, explains all about How to Start a Creative Business. Tatty Devine is a jewellery company set up in 1999 who makes acrylic art jewellery. This is the sixth video of a series of creative careers advice which will be posted to the Brave Island blog. This video was commissioned […]
Review: Happy Daze at Ventnor Fringe
Happy Daze was an amusing, family-orientated experience which was widely enjoyed by the bounds of people in the audience. The younger age groups were immersed in the lively on stage talent, provided by the range of skilled performers. From unicycles to aerial acrobatics, the crowd was captivated and expressed their amazement through constant laughter and […]
Interview: Angus Baskerville at Ventnor Fringe
When Warwickshire based magician Angus Baskerville returned to Ventnor Fringe last month, he left the audience with minds boggled as he performed his illusions to the crowds at Boniface Studios. “When I first started doing magic I was very nervous performing in front of people. The more I have done it though, the more I have […]
Interview: Izzy Kori Discusses her Fringe Commission
Brave Island teamed up with the IW Creative Network, to offer a £1,000 commission for a young artist to create a piece of public art at this year’s Ventnor Fringe. The artist selected for this commission was 21 year old visual artist Izzy Kori, we sat down with her to discuss her plans for this […]
Interview: June’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 June, it’s Filmmaker Rachel Attwood. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]
Advice: Rosie Drake-Knight on How to Market Yourself Online
Rosie Drake-Knight, Founder of Roake Studio, explains all about How to Market Yourself Online. Roake Studio is a sustainable womenswear brand which operates from a zero waste studio in Ventnor. This is the fifth video of a series of creative careers advice which will be posted to the Brave Island blog. This video was commissioned […]
Advice: Jack Whitewood on How to Fund Your Idea
Jack Whitewood, Co-Director of Ventnor Exchange, explains all about How to Fund your Idea. Ventnor Exchange is an arts organisation combining a record shop, theatre, and cafe/bar, which runs a variety of events throughout the year, most notably Ventnor Fringe. This is the fourth video of a series of creative careers advice which will be […]
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, it’s Iris Little, a textiles artist currently focusing on Amigurumi. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can […]
Advice: Tony Collins on How to Make a Showreel
Tony Collins, Film Editor, explains all about How to Make a Showreel. Tony has worked in television for over 25 years, mainly as a film editor but also as a producer and director. Since 2005 most of his work has been for the BBC as an editor on a variety of factual programmes, most notably […]
Advice: Mhairi Macaulay on How to Apply for a Job
Mhairi Macaulay, Co-Director of Ventnor Exchange, explains all about How to Apply for a Job. Ventnor Exchange is an arts organisation combining a record shop, theatre, and cafe/bar, which runs a variety of events throughout the year, most notably Ventnor Fringe. This is the second video of a series of creative careers advice which will […]
Review: The Dark Room at Quay Arts
Nothing can prepare you for this brilliantly devilish show! I had high expectations for my first interactive theatre experience, and made a promise to myself that I would interact and participate as much as possible. It was split into two 50 minute games. This high octave choose your own adventure game is performed by John […]
Review: See Photos from the Event Photography Workshop
Professional photographer Paul Bird recently hosted an opportunity for a Brave Island member to go with him to The Island Savoyards full dress rehearsal of their latest production, The Sound of Music. Where he was photographing the production and wanted to use this opportunity to host an event photography workshop. Bella Cuoghi-Smith, 20, took part […]
Advice: Georgia Newman on How to Network
Georgia Newman, founder of the IW Creative Network, tells us all about How to Network. The IW Creative Network supports over 100 creative practitioners on the Isle of Wight through creative business support, mentoring, networking, online training and resources. This is the first video of a series of creative careers advice which will be posted […]
News: Watch Brave Island’s 48 Hour Film Challenge
A group from Brave Island took on the challenge to make a short film in just 48 hours. They met at 5pm on Friday evening, and working together with Producer and Director Bruce Webb, they wrote, filmed, and edited the entire film by 5pm on Sunday. You can watch the finished product below. We would […]
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 Susie Barnard, a multidisciplinary artist focusing on graphic design and illustration. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, […]