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. Four New Work Experience Placements We’ve just launched four […]
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. This month, its digital and traditional artist Leo. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]
News: Sunny Side: The Short Film
Check out this clip from Sunny Side: The Short Film. Northern Rascals, a performance company based in Yorkshire, are visiting the Island soon to perform their dance-theatre show Sunny Side at Ventnor Fringe. In this piece, they imagine a world where it is safe for men to express their vulnerabilities, to hold each other, to comfort, […]
News: Top Five 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. Free Straw Masterclass with New Carnival and Ministry of […]
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: Top Five Opportunities in April
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. Musical Theatre Careers Event If you’re interested in a […]
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. This month its artist Rosie Johnson. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month for […]
News: Top Five 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. Perform at Ventnor Exchange on Record Store Day! With […]
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. March’s recipient is singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]
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. WIN £50 by Filling out this Survey! Each year […]
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 […]
News: Mike Howley Trust Funding Now Open
Every year the Trustees of Mike Howley Trust invite young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions. 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 Isle of Wight who want to develop their […]
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 Tirzah Brown, clothing designer and founder of Totally_Tirzah. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to […]
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 actor and musical theatre performer Charlotte Harfield. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young […]
News: Top Five Opportunities in January
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 January below. Join the IW Story Festival Board of Trustees The […]
News: New Work Placements for 2025
Since Brave Island launched four years ago, we’ve consistently heard that you want more work opportunities. Whether you’re looking to gain valuable experience for future careers, explore roles you hadn’t considered before, or find that crucial entry point into an industry you love, we’ve got an update for you! We are very excited to announce […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
