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Welcome to Brave Island, the creative network for young people on the Isle of Wight.

We’re a new type of platform created by Ventnor Exchange to provide mentoring, funding, experiences and training for young people interested in the creative industries. Check out our blog and current opportunities below 

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Image of a recording studio with a drum kit, amps, and rugs on the floor.

Fund: Free Recording at Calliope Studio

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Want to release some new music with your band or solo project? We're funding a recording session at Calliope Studio...
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Learn: Free 1-1 Mentoring Programme

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Looking for some direction or advice on your project or idea? We're offering some ongoing mentoring, where you'll have the...
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A long haired man holding a script in the dark. He is wearing a white vest and only illuminated by a large lightbulb.

Brief: Review Award-Winning Show for Tickets

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Are you looking to pursue a career in writing? Do you have an interest in theatre and/or Ancient Greek mythology?...
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Learn: Sewing Workshop with Stitch Department

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We're starting a new series of monthly skills workshops, where on one Saturday of every month you'll be able to...
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Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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Street-view of King's theatre. A large, cream coloured building built in the early 20th Century.

Learn: Kings Theatre Tech Tour and Workshop

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A brilliant opportunity to go behind the scenes at Kings Theatre in Southsea and see the areas that the public...
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A poster for "Help! I think I'm a Nationalist" Featuring a a Shirtless Seamas Carey wearing a kilt. His hand are on his head and he has a distressed expression on his face

Brief: Review New Comedy Show for Tickets

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Are you an aspiring critic? Or just fancy an evening out? We’re looking for someone to review Seamas Carey's comedic...
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Learn: Start Your Own Theatre Company

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Always wanted to start your own theatre company but not sure where to begin? Quay Arts and DEADMAN Theatre are...
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Maisie McGregor, sitting on the floor and looking to the right. She's wearing a black top, grey jeans and black high heels

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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Learn: How to Book a Tour for a Theatre Show

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Do you have a show you want to take on tour? Maybe you're part of a local theatre company with...
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Learn: Coffee & Chat with Artist Alice Malia

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Interested in painting murals, set design, or illustration? Here's your chance to have an informal chat and gain some advice...
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Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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