Spotlight - Manx Radio

H hears about two events with one deadline for entries - the Poetry Trail 2026 and the One Act Play Festival next year at the EAC - and how the fifth Manx Bard has a Suggestion of Wrens

H catches up with two of the actors involved in a forthcoming performance of Ibsen’s “The Doll’s House” at Ballakermeen Studio Theatre, takes a last look at the wonderful “Perspectives” exhibition at the Loom Gallery .  . and speaks to joint conductor of the IOMSO, Graham Kirkland ahead of the Orchestra’s Gala performance at the Villa Marina on the 23rd of this month . . .

A coastal palette of art at Ballasalla Village Hall, local author Joanne Clague publishes the sixth and final book in the second of two trilogies, getting the right perspective - art for healing at the Loom Gallery, a pottery fair at the Villa Arcade and it's just a step to the left - Rocky Horror sets up camp at Mad Jacks

"Remember me to All at Home" an evening of drama and music to remember the fallen, dance and art events at KA, a local composer premieres a work for choir and string quartet and sculptor Bryan Kneale's final work is at last unveiled in the land of his birth

H drops in to see the final preparations for the "National Treasures" exhibition at the House of Manannan in Peel, enjoys the launch of artist Eileen Schaer's new "Small Paintings" exhibition at Studio 42 in Port St Mary . . and looks forward to the Wind Workshop Weekend.

Rushen Silver Band gear up for a concert and album release, 8th Manx Bard releases his first collection of work, the last concert of 25 for Ramsey Music Society and Tynwald Balls volume 3!

H hears of an audio drama made here on the Island which tackles some tough themes, looks forward to this weekend's Festival of Choirs, how a Manx-born author used Manx folklore for inspiration to create his fantasy world and look forward to Opera from the Met as the EAC gets its autumn season well underway

Jazz returns to the EAC during its Autumn schedule, a Manx author releases the penultimate book in his fantasy series and a chat with the Manx Bard - now he's had time to settle in . .

A new short film takes a unique twist on the legend of the Moddey Dhoo, NT Connections 26 comes to KA with workshop auditions this week and Rushen Silver Band play a special concert for a special lady

Dancing Queens at the latest Drag Brunch this weekend, an open day at IOM Art Society, young musicians are highlighted at the penultimate Ramsey Music Society concert and we hear from the BAIR Amy Howse as she nears the end of her term

We hear about successful Treisht projects for the Year of the Manx Language 2026, catch up on Arts Council funding, chat to two members of the Portico Quartet ahead of their first ever IOM gig and a peaty poem from the Bard!

H hears about this year's LitFest, Waves of Wonder and how Musical Chairs could be good for you!

A new Manx Bard is inaugurated, the accidental author is back with another creative writing competition and IOMAC creative industry workshops!

Rehearsals about to start for next year's IOM Choral Society big concert, a new book for Manx fiddlers, another big name at this year's Arts Council Lecture and teaching dance at KA

H hears about the Creative Isle of Man Trail Guide, the Island's first jazz and poetry evening and a new play written by and starring local actor Orry Wilson

Poetry for Palestine medical support, the festival of choirs 2025 plus who won the teeth and what's next at the Loom!

We hear from some of the cast of the stage show "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", sample some soul at the Loom gallery in Laxey and check out the pedal-driven sounds of musician Patrick Knight

In this week's edition, Howard hears about a special anniversary for an arts group in the north of the Island, it's your last chance to apply for funding for a project around the Year of the Manx Language in 2026, and there's more about a book looking at the history of Manx delicacies.

H hears about short film project highlighting the realities of cancer care, more on the Ramsey Music Society Summer series and the Promenade performance and get your tickets for a unique promenade performance of Midsummer Night's Dream

H hears about the Ramsey Music Society's summer programme of concerts, looks forward to Yn Chrunniaght, hears about the One World Centre's SDG poster competition and a reminder to get your bardic entries in!