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Spotlight - Manx Radio
Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
Episodes
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
SPOTLIGHT 04 NOVEMBER 2026
H enjoys a walk around a Carnival of Colour at the Loom Gallery in Peel, drops into the preview of “Blink” a new two-woman exhibition at Studio 42 and goes…
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SPOTLIGHT 28 OCTOBER 2026
As the evenings get darker, Dracula takes up residence at the Gaiety theatre, the Arts Council loan collection is out of frame and murder most excellent at…
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SPOTLIGHT 21 OCTOBER 2026
H hears about a world premiere of a musical at the Gaiety . . .telling the life story of the man who designed it - Frank Matcham. A special guest conductor…
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SPOTLIGHT 14 OCTOBER 2026
H catches up with the latest happenings at the EAC, more from Haiku master Paul Quayle and Rocky Horror for Hop tu Naa! Plus a Mannin Arts Group charity event…
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SPOTLIGHT 07 OCTOBER 2026
H brings us a golden ray of artistic Autumn warmth, with news of a Peel poetry workshop, the Isle of Man holiday diaries of a 19th Century Tourist and artwork…
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SPOTLIGHT 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
H hears about a wonderful new book based around the diary of a nineteenth century tourist, enjoys verse which is mostly Haiku, looks forward to NT Connections…
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SPOTLIGHT 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
H hears about a new show based on the life of Frank Matcham, some first words from the new Manx Bard, look forward to the Cooish Vooar and Manx Opera and it's…
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SPOTLIGHT 26 AUGUST 2026
In the last programme for a few weeks ahead of the election, H Carries on up Prospect Hill, hears of the Island's first ever jazz workshop, composer premieres…
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SPOTLIGHT 19 AUGUST 2026
H hears about LitFest events for 2026 and as the deadline approaches for applications to be the new bard - and changes are made to times and places for the…
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SPOTLIGHT 12 AUGUST 2026
H hears about a new book detailing Douglas Past and Present, catches up with the IOM Poetry Society after their prison workshop visits and stays with poetry to…
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SPOTLIGHT 05 AUGUST 2026
H hears how the choir Caarjyn Cooidjagh have been invited to sing at the Royal Irish Academy, 15 views of summer from Manx Bard Bradley Chambers and farewell…
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SPOTLIGHT 29 JULY 2026
H drops into the preview evening for the Mannin Art Group Summer Exhibition, chats to renowned watercolourist Ronnie Doyle and hears from current Bard Bradley…
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SPOTLIGHT 22 JULY 2026
H hears about some "Poems from the Heart", more from author Robert Stimpson on his comprehensive Queens Pier tome, Arts Council happenings with Jim and Yn…
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SPOTLIGHT 15 JULY 2026
Michelle Cain hosts Spotlight with Howard for this week's programme where we hear from Arts Development Manager at the Arts Council Jim Rawson about his…
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SPOTLIGHT 08 JULY 2026
H hears about the second volume of Magical Manx Tales, enjoys more of the Traces exhibition at the House of Manannan, the latest concerts from the Ramsey Music…
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SPOTLIGHT 01 JULY 2026
H enjoys a walk around the "Traces" exhibition in Peel, catches up with the Manx Youth Bard, hears more from Martyn at the Arts Council and has a first preview…
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SPOTLIGHT 24 JUNE 2026
H hears about a cultural day in Laxey this weekend, enjoys a poem from the Manx youth bard, a new theme for the Hilary Adams Poetry Corner at the Ward Library…
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SPOTLIGHT 17 JUNE 2026
H hears about this year's Pride Film Festival in Port St Mary, checks out who's appearing at the Manannan Festival at the Erin Arts Centre and learns more…
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COUNTRYSIDE 16 JUNE 2026
The grueseome twosome of the Manx countryside return for a new series, checking out the LEAF open farm Sunday and how camping has gone at Silly Moos . . all…
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SPOTLIGHT 10 JUNE 2026
H hears the Last Word about a unique piece of theatre at Kings Court, the latest concert in the Ramsey Music Society summer series, a lecture on Rapheal with…
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SPOTLIGHT 03 JUNE 2026
H hears about a special evening for the Blue Train Big Band, more from Skeallyn Vannin, catches up with latest happenings at IOMAC and finds out how rehearsals…
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SPOTLIGHT 27 MAY 2026
H looks forward to a summer concert from the IOMSO, hears how Skeallyn Vannin are gearing up a trip to the iconic Llangollen Eisteddfod and the last stand for…
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SPOTLIGHT 20 MAY 2026
H hears about the Rushen Players' road trip following their success in the one act play festival, looks forward to the first production of new theatre group…
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SPOTLIGHT 13 MAY 2026
H is across the artistic spectrum this evening - treading the boards with the Rushen Players, catching up with the student artists behind "Follican" at the…
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SPOTLIGHT 06 MAY 2026
H gets fierce with Vida, calm with Hinako, and crony with Matthew! What more could you want . . .
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SPOTLIGHT 29 APRIL 2026
H hears about the 9th Great Laxey Brass Band Festival talking place this weekend, how the IOM Poetry Society are taking verse into prison . . . and more from…
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SPOTLIGHT 22 APRIL 2026
H hears from performance poet Jacqui Morrey-Grace, back in creative mode with a new play, talks to former chair of the IOM Poetry Society Bethany deLegh…
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SPOTLIGHT 15 APRIL 2026
H gets fruity as he visits the Open Art Competition and exhibition at the Loom Gallery and chats the the joint Young Actors of Mann for 2026
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SPOTLIGHT 08 APRIL 2026
H enjoys a walk around a new exhibition at Studio 42 in Port St Mary with artist Andrew Mackellar, hears about the success of this year’s One Act Play Festival…
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SPOTLIGHT 01 APRIL 2026
It's an Easter Art Special! H enjoys a sneak preview of this year's IOM Art Society Easter Art Exhibition and heads up north to find out why the Mannin Art…
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SPOTLIGHT 25 MARCH 2026
H hears about a Manx passport with a difference, how to drag up your Easter, more as a professional in “the business” from Manx actor JJ Eio and a poem about…
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SPOTLIGHT 18 MARCH 2026
H drops down to artist Pinktoaster's first solo exhibition at the EAC, hears about an open day at KA to celebrate Neurodiversity awareness week and the first…
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SPOTLIGHT 11 MARCH 2026
A new Manx youth bard puts emphasis on the "Manx", the IOM Choral Society's director Mandy Griffin tells H about their spring concert, Dot Tilbury tells Beth…
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SPOTLIGHT 4th MARCH 2026
On this programme we meet Luna Sheila Tang and hear all about how she’s bringing more joy to the community with her harmony singing workshops. Leandra Lawler…
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SPOTLIGHT 25 FEBRUARY 2026
This week, Howard drops into the House of Manannan to find out about their latest art exhibition, we hear about an upcoming performance of an Alan Bennett…
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SPOTLIGHT 18 FEBRUARY 2026
H chats to Manx poet Simon Maddrell as he publishes his debut collection, "Lamping Wild Rabbits", catches up with EAC Artistic Director Pip Rolfe about future…
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SPOTLIGHT 11 FEBRUARY 2026
H hears about this year's MADF Festival of One Act Plays, tries not to rock the boat as a production of Guys and Dolls comes to the Gaiety Theatre and more on…
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SPOTLIGHT 04 FEBRUARY
On another packed Spotlight this evening H hears about the launch of Mars at Peel cathedral this Saturday, more about Dave Armstrong’s Celtic Noir film…
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SPOTLIGHT 28 JANUARY 2026
H hears about a new Celtic Noir film from a well known Island film maker . . . a drag brunch in time for Valentines . . .a unique celebration of your mother…
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SPOTLIGHT 21 JANUARY 2026
H chats with 7th Manx Youth Bard Ellie Reynolds as she nears the end of her year in office, more from the choreographer of "Come from Away" and the Hilary…
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SPOTLIGHT 14 JANUARY 2026
H hears about this year's Roz Kelly bursary, a new theatre venture at Peel Centenary Centre, has a first chat with the choreographer of the Two Feather's…
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SPOTLIGHT 07 JANUARY 2026
In the first programme of the New Year, H hears about Manx dancing for fitness and fun, an Irish author's new novel set in the Isle of Man and how the search…
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SPOTLIGHT 17 DECEMBER 2025
It's all about the pantos! A big one at the Gaiety and a community one after Xmas in Ramsey. Some small but important changes to the Guild syllabus for 2026…
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SPOTLIGHT 10 DECEMBER 2025
H looks at this year's Guild syllabus as the deadline for entries fast approaches, a musical cruise around the world with the Shimmers and more on the first…
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SPOTLIGHT 03 DECEMBER 2025
A Big Book of Magical Manx Tales, a first in the world of opera and could you be the next Young Actor of Mann?
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SPOTLIGHT 26 NOVEMBER 2025
In this week's programme, Howard hears about workshops for anyone who fancies crafting but has never had a go before, a graphic designer gets going on the Manx…
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SPOTLIGHT 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 12 NOVEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 05 NOVEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 29 OCTOBER 2025
"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…
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SPOTLIGHT 22 OCTOBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 15 OCTOBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 08 OCTOBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 01 OCTOBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 24 SEPTEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 17 SEPTEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 10 SEPTEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 03 SEPTEMBER 2025
H hears about this year's LitFest, Waves of Wonder and how Musical Chairs could be good for you!
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SPOTLIGHT 27 AUGUST 2025
A new Manx Bard is inaugurated, the accidental author is back with another creative writing competition and IOMAC creative industry workshops!
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SPOTLIGHT 20 AUGUST 2025
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…