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: 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 […]
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 […]
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. FREE Upcycling and Costume Making Workshop with QUIVERS New […]
News: Future Works
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: 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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 […]
