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SPOTLIGHT 08 FEBRUARY 2023

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25 minutes | Wednesday, 8 February 2023
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
25 minutes | Wednesday, 1 February 2023
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
31 minutes | Wednesday, 25 January 2023
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
25 minutes | Wednesday, 18 January 2023
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
25 minutes | Wednesday, 11 January 2023
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!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 4 January 2023
As we head into the new year, H looks back at a few favourite moments from 2022
25 minutes | Wednesday, 21 December 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?!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 14 December 2022
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.
25 minutes | Wednesday, 7 December 2022
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!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 30 November 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.
25 minutes | Wednesday, 23 November 2022
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!
25 minutes | Thursday, 10 November 2022
If in Doubt . . a book which definitely won't put you to sleep, an arts council catch up and some Games!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 9 November 2022
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"
25 minutes | Wednesday, 2 November 2022
The second book in a trilogy of historical fiction by local author Joanne Clague hits the shelves, a poem from the youth bard and the Service Players re-stage their first ever production to celebrate 80 years. Link to creativity booklet here: https://www.gov.im/media/1378153/celebrating-creativity-together-booklet.pdf Link to video: https://youtube/CAip7eOXq0c
25 minutes | Thursday, 20 October 2022
New Manx Bard Michael Manning talks about his role and gives us a poem, the autumn creative events at Kensington Arts and the Manx Operatic Society needs men!
25 minutes | Tuesday, 18 October 2022
We catch up with the main players in a new project to help us celebrate creativity together.
25 minutes | Wednesday, 12 October 2022
We hear about the forthcoming Big Bree Weekend in St Johns and head south for a walk around the Sir James Mellon Art Gallery space at the Erin Arts Centre
25 minutes | Wednesday, 5 October 2022
We speak to the creators and directors of a new play celebrating the famous sail ship "Star of India" and speak to "The Prez" about jazz down south!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 28 September 2022
We hear about 12 hours of music, back to back at a weekend bandathon, the first in our art gallery profiles heads out west and a new retrospective at the House of Manannan  - "Paintings" by David Fletcher
25 minutes | Wednesday, 21 September 2022
LitFest 2022 gets underway in the south, a new community choir for the north and a lovely tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second from Youth Bard Iva Petrova
25 minutes | Friday, 9 September 2022
We hear about a global singalong for peace here on the Island, why it's better when it's wetter in Laxey and this year's Cooish
25 minutes | Wednesday, 7 September 2022
We hear about an online talk on "the little people", hear about a new album launch from Gaelic singer Ruth Keggin, more chances to learn Manx and how do you judge poetry?
25 minutes | Wednesday, 31 August 2022
We hear about this years Interceltique Festival in L'Orient, speak to the new Manx Bard and hear his first bardic verse and hear about Hello Little People's birthday celebration event
25 minutes | Wednesday, 24 August 2022
We  . .. and that's the royal we .   .drop into ArtReach Studios in Peel to join members of the Creative Network as they celebrate the organisation's 10th anniversary
25 minutes | Wednesday, 17 August 2022
It's back! We look forward to Manx Litfest 2022, have a last poem from Owen as the appointment of a new bard is on the horizon and a splendid new book on Women in Farming.
25 minutes | Wednesday, 10 August 2022
It's all about the rainbow as we look forward to Isle of Pride 2022, another poem from the youth bard and Matilda is at Ballakermeen!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 27 July 2022
H drops into Kensington Arts for some summer creative wellness, checks out a new floral inspired poetry booklet and of course the Yn Chrunniaght is underway! 
25 minutes | Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Chloe and Jo tell give us the lowdown on this year's Yn Chrunniaght, another bardic poem and our latest Arts Council profile
25 minutes | Wednesday, 13 July 2022
We hear of another book by a local author, the visit of the Halle Orchestra to the Island, and what's it like being the Arts Council intern. Oh - and Dick tries again!
25 minutes | Wednesday, 6 July 2022
Shirley Mann tells us about her new romantic saga set on the Island during the last war, Gary Corkill from the DCU on their new choir project, youth bard Iva has her latest poem and Bethany deLeigh Runciman on this year's poetry trail!
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SPOTLIGHT 08 FEBRUARY 2023
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