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 Brave Island launches it’s Annual Survey, this helps us better understand young people on the Isle of Wight, your likes and interests, the challenges you’re facing, and how we can help. As well as shaping our future programming, by completing the survey you’re in with a chance to win £50!
To find out more, you can read the main article here or go straight to the survey here.
Contemporary Dancer Call Out
Artist Emma Critchley is seeking local dancers to perform a solo piece as part of her new film installation, Soundings, which will be presented at Quay Arts 11th October – 19th December 2025. This is a paid, live performance opportunity for Isle of Wight and Hampshire based contemporary dancers. The deadline for applications is on Friday 21st February.
For more information and to apply, please click HERE.
Free Workshop in Hand Embroidery
Brave Island have teamed up with Stitch Department to offer a free hand embroidery workshop for young people aged 14-25. Come along to learn a new skill, refresh an old one, or meet some new people. Perfect for anyone looking to learn how to customise their clothes and other textiles!
You can find out more and sign up by clicking here.
Street Theatre and Busking Registrations are Open for Ventnor Fringe 2025!
Ventnor Fringe is excited to announce that busking and street theatre registrations are now open for the 2025 festival! This is your chance to be a part of the incredible free entertainment that makes Ventnor Fringe so special. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we encourage you to apply and share your talent.
If you would like to sign up, click here to visit the Ventnor Fringe website to find out more, if you would prefer to put on a ticketed event, you need to apply for the main programme.
Free Trip to Portsmouth Uni’s Extended Reality Centre
We have an exciting trip planned to the Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR) in Portsmouth! This is the UK’s first purpose-built facility to bring together a whole suite of the very latest extended reality (XR) technologies under one roof.
This opportunity is great for anyone interested in gaming, app design, or software engineering. Or you might just be interested in exploring a state of the art tech centre! We’ll be sharing this trip with the Bay Youth Project so it’s a great chance for an interesting day out with new people.
Click here to find out more and apply now!
