Spotlight - Manx Radio

We hear about changes to this year's Easter Play Festival, talk to composer and musician Ellie Quayle about her choral and comedic work and a rare chance to see some very famous artists from a not so famous Island collection.

Dot tells us about the delayed Braaid, we hear about an event this Thursday (23) for World Poetry Day and a world premiere at the IOM Choral Society concert this weekend!

We hear about the IOMAC funded short films festival in Port Erin, this year's Kensington Arts Entry in the National Theatre's Connections Programme and the Manx Folk Awards 2023

We hear from the Manx Youth Bard Hadassa Smith, more amazing stories from everyday life documented by Culture Vannin and queer Manx poet Simon Maddrell talks about trying to address bigotry in his work

We hear about the search for the new Manx Youth Bard happening this weekend, talk to queer Manx poet Simon Maddrell about his new pamphlet and catch up with the Legion Players as they take to the stage at the Peel Centenary Centre.

We hear from Island-based textile artist Helen Winter, find out more about a new community hub for arts and more in Ramsey Courthouse and Michael Manning brings us up to date with his Bardic duties

We talk to Cloideryn Theatre about their panto Robin Hood - oh yes we do - hear the tale behind a Tail's Tale and chat with the cast and director of "Annie Get your Gun"

The latest in our art gallery profiles as we visit the Loom in Laxey, a final poem from youth bard Iva Petrova before her successor is crowned and we hear of Manx success at the NODA awards

We hear about preparations for this year's Young Farmers Concert at the Gaiety, catch up with Anne Clarke ahead of the last day for entries to the Guild, and more creative talk at Kensington Arts

We hear how young Frankenstein is about to take to the Gaiety stage, a film shot on the Island will be on stage in Peel and catch up with the creative happenings at Kensington Arts

A special report on celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Cleveland Medal, Oman in photographs at the EAC and a profile of the Arts Council's Martyn Cain

A look at a fascinating exhibition at the Loom Gallery in Laxey, we hear about the first round of IOM Arts Council funding for 2023 and Ellie Quayle and friends prepare to see the new year in with a laugh and a smile!

As we head into the new year, H looks back at a few favourite moments from 2022

The latest in our series of chats with IOM Arts Council members, a preview of the Green Room podcast and just what are the Whiteboys about?!

We hear about a collection of Kathleen Killip's folktales, catch up with Manx Bard Michael Manning and hear of a few VillaGaiety Highlights of 2022 from those who work there.

We speak to the author of an entertaining new book on nursing and midwifery on the Island, catch up with the daughter of Watership Down author Richard Adams as the book celebrates its 50th anniversary and look forward to Winterfest 2022!

We hear from three recipients of the Roz Kelly music bursary with some lovely sax playing, the great story behind the Violin playing brothers Vlad and Anton Jablokov and the wonderful sound of the Tallis Consort.

Your chance to get involved in a Big Sing, Annie Kissack celebrates her poetry in "Mona Sings" and Rushen Silver Band gets ready to sparkle this Christmas!

If in Doubt . . a book which definitely won't put you to sleep, an arts council catch up and some Games!

Author Rob Cowley and artist Griagh Smith talk about Blue - the latest in his Manx Bedtime Stories Project - and Lisa Kreisky tells us about the poignant musical "Elegies for Punks and Raging Queens"