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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 12 JUNE 2024
H chats to members of the cast of "The Girl on the Train" and we hear from singer/songwriter Annabelle Lauren about her latest single and making waves in…
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SPOTLIGHT 05 JUNE 2024
H catches up with TT artist Rachel Clegg and hears about a forthcoming production of Noel Coward's "Private Lives"
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SPOTLIGHT 29 MAY 2024
It's two Doctors for the price of one as H looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024 with Dr Chloe Woolley and a wonderful evening of words and poetry at the Aviation…
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SPOTLIGHT 22 MAY 2022
Harmony International's Vocal Intensive, Mananan Festival at the Erin Arts Centre and cheerio to a well-known member of the Arts Development Team at the Arts…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 15 MAY 2024
H hears about exciting news for the EAC and a wonderful RNLI exhibition, we hear from this year's Cleveland Medal winner, how you could play the Wurlitzer…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 08 MAY 2024
A comedian from down under pops up on the Island with hopes to set up a comedy club, a classic work on Manx Dance makes it online with associated music and…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 01 MAY 2024
H chats to local historian John Manley about his new book documenting the history of seaside entertainment on the IOM, hears about the John Godber play "Men of…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 24 APRIL 2024
H chats with Christine Collister about her new project "Children of the Sea", hears about the installation of the amazing Gaia at St Thomas' church, meets…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 17 APRIL 2024
H chats to polymath of film, music, production and now writing Dave Armstrong about his first novel "The Clearing", hears more about this year's Guild which…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 10 APRIL 2024
H chats to new Manx Youth Bard Nehal Kilari, hears about changes to the Cleveland medal competition ahead of this year's Guild - and how the hunt is still on…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 03 APRIL 2024
H chats with artist Andrew Mackellar about his exhibition "Safe harbours and other things", hears from Easter Festival of Plays adjudicator Chris Baglin and…
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SPOTLIGHT 27 MARCH 2024
H drops down to the Villa Marina as the final touches are put to the IOM Art Society Easter Exhibition, hears about the MADF Festival of Plays at the Gaiety…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 20 MARCH 2024
H looks forward to the IOM Choral Society performance of Brahms German Requiem, we hear about an event for World Poetry Day, a new album by Clash Vooar, a poem…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 13 MARCH 2024
We hear the winning poem of the new Manx Youth Bard, the dynamic duo from Stage Door Entertainment give us the low down on their production of "Steel…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 06 MARCH 2024
Jacqueline Morrey-Grace tells us about her immersive sound and poetry event at the EAC, Artistic Director at the centre looks ahead, we hear how a local film…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 28 FEBRUARY
This week, Rhian gets the pleasure of chatting to Tony Eccles, Charlie Williams, and Lorcan O' Mahony of Parados Theatre, and Kensington Art Centre's Emma…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 21 FEBRUARY
The Ballakermeen Studio Theatre turns 20, Bryan Kneale MBE creates an art piece representing his love of the Isle of Man, and Jade Boylan reads us the tale of…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT VALENTINE'S DAY
Rhian speaks to Owen Atkinson about their upcoming Drag Brunch after a successful debut last month, IOM Arts Council's Ali DeBecker wants to help bring your…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 7 FEBRUARY
Local swing dance teachers Natasha and Craig talk us through the magic of swing, Manx National Heritage reveals its updated Art Gallery with 130 pieces, and…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 31 JANUARY
Chairperson of The Guild Anne Clark tells us there's not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new classes this year, Kensington Arts Centre's Emma Goodson teases…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 24 JANUARY 2024
H hears how a community choir has been re-branded and opened to all, how a former schoolboy on the Island is now in major Indie band, more cheeky poetry from…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 17 JANUARY 2024
The new Creative Development Co-ordinator at KA, Emma Goodson tells H about her plans, looking ahead to 24 with Jane Corkill from the Arts Council and "ooh er…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 10 JANUARY 2024
H hears about a new project bringing music and performance to families, hears how Poetry Trail 2024 is ready for the off and a lovely new rendition of our own…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 03 JANUARY 2023
As we swing into a new year, H chats to one of the authors of a new guide to folklore sites on the Island, hears about a drag brunch and enjoys a timely poem…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 20 DECEMBER 2023
H catches up with Youth Bard, Luke Quane, a chat with broken folk duo Lunatraktors playing in Dalby this evening and local author Luke Quane on his youth…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 13 DECEMBER 2023
H looks at damaged and light sensitive art in the new hangings from the National Collection at the Manx Museum, tries to find out what the Whiteboys are all…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 06 DECEMBER 2023
H chats with the new arts intern at the Arts Council, has a sneak preview of a major new hang of pictures at the Manx Museum and has an end of year catch up at…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 22 NOVEMBER
We hear from sculptor James Sutton as a new sculpture us unveiled at Mountain View, catch up with the latest Arts Council member, hear a little from the…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 15 NOVEMBER
H features a preview of the new HOME exhibition and podcasts at MNH, more from Sandra and Ryan Oberoi at Harmony Music School, details on the latest round of…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 08 NOVEMBER 2023
We hear about the Harmony International Music School working on the Island, chat to the latest recipients of the Roz Kelly Music Bursary and how a Ramsey-based…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 01 NOVEMBER 2023
H drops into the wonderful world of fungi and lichens in an exhibition at the Loom, a wonderful exhibition of sculpture and drawings by local artist Robert…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 25 OCTOBER 2023
We drop into a new exhibition of Eileen Schaer's work at Studio 42, hear how the Poetry Trail is back for 2024 and look back - and ahead - at LitFest!
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 18 OCTOBER
This week, we hear more about the latest series of Culture Vannin short films, H catches up with the Children's Poet Laureate and it's almost time for the…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 11 OCTOBER 2023
H drops into the final rehearsals ahead of a production of Willy Russell's classic play "Educating Rita", a quick preview of an exciting new exhibition coming…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 04 OCTOBER 2023
H chats to the new Biosphere Artist in Residence, Ali Hodgson, hears about the increase in student bursaries from the IOM Arts Council and how Manx singer Ruth…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 27 SEPTEMBER 2023
H drops into the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition at the House of Manannan, hears about the latest round of Arts Council funding applications…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 20 SEPTEMBER 2023
We hear how final preparations have gone for this year's LitFest, catch up with world famous wildlife artist Jeremy Paul as he hosts an exhibition of his work…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 13 SEPTEMBER 2023
We hear from Simon Maddrell about a poetic curation of an untold story at Knockaloe, hear about a forthcoming production of "Witness for the Prosecution", a…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 06 SEPTEMBER 2023
H catches up with ninth Manx Bard Boakesey at last, hears about a record breaking Festival of Choirs and how the Merchant of Venice will be performed in the…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 30 AUGUST 2023
Jackie Morrey-Grace gives H a poem from her new book - and talks about her next project, a new bard is announced, artist Juan Moore talks about his open studio…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 23 AUGUST 2023
We hear from Jackie Morrey-Grace about her latest poetry collection which has just been published, drop into the Loom Gallery in Laxey to sample the latest…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 16 AUGUST 2023
H drops in to visit the Island's newest art gallery, speaks to the artist behind the wonderful new mosaic of a basking shark at Ronaldsway Airport and hears…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 09 AUGUST 2023
H chats to two former Bards about two big poetry events coming up, hears about the search for a new MD for Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band and catches up…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 26 JULY 2023
We hear how YOU could join the Arts Council, enjoy a preview of the Mannan Arts exhibition, find out what Art Tank is up to later in the summer and Frozen…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 19 JUNE 2023
H catches up with the goings on at Kensington Arts this summer, finds out what's for the younger audience at this year's Litfest and hears about how Mannin…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 12 JULY 2023
We have a revealing chat with the director and cast of the Full Monty, hear about this year's Mannin Arts Exhibition, more with Helen on LitFest 23 and the…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 05 JULY 2023
We chat to the jazzers at this year's Mananan Festival, hear how the 23 Fest has faired, get the lowdown on LitFest 2023 and hear about the latest concert in…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 28 JUNE 2023
Author Shirley Mann chats to H about her latest book and forthcoming Mannanan Festival appearance, composer Tim Price on his evening of film and music and the…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 21 JUNE 2023
H chats with Joanne Clague about "The Watchman's Widow", the third novel in her trilogy, catches up with Pip Rolfe at the EAC to hear about this year's…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 14 JUNE 2023
H catches up with the Director and some cast from the Service Players' production of "One Man, Two Guv'nors, has a chat with poet Simon Maddrell as he launches…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 07 JUNE 2023
We continue our walk around the "37 and three quarters" exhibition at the House of Manannan, find out about poetry project "Dreich Planet:Isle of Man and more…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 31 MAY 2023
H talks to artist and motorsport journalist Rachel Clegg about her exhibition, "Thirty seven and three quarters", hears more from Manx poet Simon Maddrell…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 24 MAY 2023
H chats to queer Manx poet Simon Maddrell as he releases his latest collection, "The Whole Island", catches up with Fiona Gell as her book "Spring Tides" is…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 17 MAY 2023
We hear from the author of a book celebrating the Manx Glens, a former Island student who's touring Island schools with his first book aimed at young adults…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 10 MAY 2023
H chats to Manx Bard Michael Manning as he enters his last few months in role, brace ourselves for an adult panto in Peel, hear a little of this year's…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 03 MAY 2023
H hears about businessman and author Jim Mellon's first book of childrens' fiction, "Juno's Ark", more from the redoubtable Wendy McDowell and another poem…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 26 APRIL 2023
Phil Shimmin tells H about the Manx Youth Band and the forthcoming visit of the world famous Fodens Band, we hear from Mrs music herself, Wendy McDowell at…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 19 APRIL 2023
The current Manx Youth Bard makes her first appearance on Spotlight, a Labyrinth of immersive theatre at the Manx Museum and a new season of concerts for the…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 12 APRIL 2023
We hear from the adjudicator at this year's Easter Festival of Plays, hear from the man playing "Perks" in the Railway Children . . and can you have a shanty…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 05 APRIL 2023
We hear about this year's Easter Arts Exhibition, a new creative industry workshops, the Railway Children comes to the Gaiety, Musical Mayhem at KA . . and…