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 […]
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 […]
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 digital artist Nathan Box. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]
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 Poppy Morris. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]
Interview: September’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 September, it’s Photographer Jasmine Metta Truman. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]
Interview: August’s Young Creative of the Month
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Interview: Meet the Artist Working in our ‘Pop Up’ Shop
Have you heard? We’re taking over an empty shop in Ventnor for the whole of March and we want you to get involved! Come and visit us any weekend during March or sign up if you want to be part of the team. We can use the space for any creative idea you can think […]
Interview: Brave Island Hits 300 Sign Ups!
Brave Island has hit 300 sign ups! This means there’s now over 300 of you using Brave Island, whether that’s taking part in opportunities, reading the blog, or ready to sign up to your first experience. There will be a new opportunity every week this year, so make sure you’re keeping an eye out on […]
Interview: Happy New Year!
It’s a brand new year and 2023 is shaping up to be a very exciting one for Brave Island! With lots of projects in the pipeline and new opportunities on the horizon, we’re looking forward to hosting more exciting experiences than ever. But what does the new year have in store for you? We had […]
Interview: How Important is PR?
Leo Dyke sat down with the guys from Wall of Sound PR to discuss everything you need to know about the role of press in the modern music industry. We discuss what makes a great PR campaign and how integral it can be for an artist’s success. Guests: Jamie Otsa, Director and Head of Online and […]
Interview: Getting Heard
Megan sits down to talk about everything you need to know about getting your music out there. We cover best practices for artists on Spotify and what you can do to raise your profile on the platform, as well as how to get your songs on radio and everything in between. Guests: Sage Olito, Artist & […]
Interview: Making a Record in 2021
We’re joined by Shunaji and Rebecca Vasmant to discuss the world of producing in 2021. We talk about what software and equipment they use, as well as their journey to where they are now and some key advice. Guests: Shunaji, Producer, Rapper and Singer Rebecca Vasmant, Producer and DJ Brave Island hosted Soundcheck: A Music Industry Crash […]
Interview: Understanding the UK Live Music Industry
In this video interview we talk with a booking agent and a promoter about how to get yourself gigs, the importance of independent music venues, and touring post-pandemic. As well as what promoters and booking agents look for when working with artists. Guests: Roxane Dumoulin, Booking Agent, ATC Live Ricky Bates, Promoter, The Joiners Brave Island hosted […]
Interview: An Insight into Independent Record Labels
In this video interview we’re joined by Big Scary Monsters and Alcopop! Records to talk all things record labels. We discuss how labels find their artists, how you can get signed, what being signed means for an artist, and discover the inner workings of that relationship. Afterwards we also sat down with Justine Jones from […]
Interview: Fringe Review Team Podcasts
These podcasts have been put together by the Fringe Review Team (aged 14-17) during their time at Ventnor Fringe 2022 and include interviews with Let’s Circus, Impromptu Shakespeare, Casino Moon, and Skamp. This project was made possible through support from WightAid.
