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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 RadioSPOTLIGHT 29 MARCH 2023
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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 22 MARCH 2023
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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 15 MARCH 2023
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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 08 MARCH 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 01 MARCH 2023
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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 22 FEBRUARY 2023
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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 15 FEBRUARY 2023
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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 08 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 01 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 04 JANUARY 2022
As we head into the new year, H looks back at a few favourite moments from 2022
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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?!
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 07 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 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!
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 16 NOVEMBER 2022
If in Doubt . . a book which definitely won't put you to sleep, an arts council catch up and some Games!
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 09 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 02 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…
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 26 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!
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SPOTLIGHT 19 OCTOBER 2022
We catch up with the main players in a new project to help us celebrate creativity together.
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SPOTLIGHT 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
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SPOTLIGHT 05 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!
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SPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 14 SEPTEMBER
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
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SPOTLIGHT 07 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 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!
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SPOTLIGHT 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!
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SPOTLIGHT 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
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SPOTLIGHT 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 06 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…
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SPOTLIGHT 29 JUNE 2022
We hear about this year's Mananan Festival featuring new work from Christine Callister, a brand new locally based piece of theatre for the mind, "Suddenly at…
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SPOTLIGHT 22 JUNE 2022
Author Philip Modiano tells us about his book and talk calling for recognition for an essential character in the history of St Marks, now obscured from…
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SPOTLIGHT 15 JUNE 2022
Dick Barton at the Gaiety Theatre, Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band celebrate 125 years with a mass brass concert, young actors in the Hunt head to the…
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SPOTLIGHT 08 JUNE 2022
We hear about the RMS concerts, TT fan and artist Rachael Clegg talks about her new book featuring her own iconic TT images and incredible archive pics, IOMAC…
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SPOTLIGHT 01 JUNE 2022
Dr Fiona Gell discusses her new book "Spring Tides", more on the Legion's 90th anniversary, a green-themed poem from the bard and 40 short films released…
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SPOTLIGHT 25 MAY 2022
Steph and Sonya chat with Howard about the life and times of The Legion Players - celebrating their 90th anniversary this year, K Rose Quayle talks about her…
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SPOTLIGHT 18 MAY 2022
This week . . . we hear from Jackie Morrey-Grace ahead of a performance of her latest work "Asila's Song" at the Erin Arts Centre, our first "meet the member"…
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SPOTLIGHT 11 MAY 2022
We hear about special 40th anniversary grants from Culture Vannin and the Manx Heritage Foundation, stories from the time of the Duke of Atholl come alive in…
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SPOTLIGHT 04 MAY 2022
We hear about a Culture Vannin produced film in a major festival in Brittany, more about the ArtReach Studios in Peel, a panto with a difference and a final…
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SPOTLIGHT 27 APRIL 2022
H drops into Artreach studios in Peel as final year UCM visual arts students set up their "Ubiquitous" exhibition, Iva has a poem for us and it's Laxey Brass!
Spotlight - Manx RadioSPOTLIGHT 20 APRIL 2022
The art of Eileen Schaer celebrated in stamp release, seasoned adjudicator Jan Palmer-Sayer on the MADF Easter Play Festival and the first in a regular series…
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SPOTLIGHT 13 APRIL 2022
We hear about this year's IOM Art Society Easter Art Exhibition, back at the Villa Arcade, an exciting change for the Young Actor of Mann and of course - it's…
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SPOTLIGHT 06 APRIL 2022
In this episode we hear about the Easter Art Tank for young creatives, Fenella Beach heads up a glam spectacular fundraiser, the final curtain for the suspect…
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Spotlight 30 March 2022
We hear about the return of the Easter play festival, a performance of Mozart's Requiem, a new book on the Laxey mine disaster and how could we ignore the…
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Spotlight 23 March 2022
The Parodos Theatre company gear up for their production of "Much Ado" . . . more on biosphere art, a bardic poem and what happens when shanties meet bonnag ?!
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Spotlight 16 March 2022
H catches up with the new MWT Biosphere Artist in residence, the new Manx Youth Bard, a cast member from "Hunt" at Kensington Arts and sleeping bags at the…
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Spotlight 09 March 2022
Howard speaks to the author of a new book on Manx fairies, Ged finds out more about a locally made short film on a shocking topic and why the organs on the…
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Spotlight 02 March 2022
One Act Play Fest, live at the hit factory in Peel, the best photos online and a demon at the Gaiety!
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23rd February 2022
Shawn Sturnick speaks with Simon Parkin, the author of critically acclaimed new book ‘the Island of Extraordinary Captives’ and Ged Power heads to…
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16th February 2022
Christy investigates a basking shark trail in Port Erin, finds out about an arts event for LGBT history month and hears about the local band that has reformed…
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9th February 2022
On Spotlight this week, Christy DeHaven brings us two tales that tell of the power of art and its positive effects on our mental health and well being. Author…
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Peter Shimmin In Conversation
Kensington Arts Centre may have a new name and a new creative lead with a new vision, but the end goal is still to inspire, encourage and teach the arts to the…
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2nd February 2022
This week, Christy speaks with ceramicist-turned-painter Martin Hearne, who shares tales of his wonderful new exhibition at the Manx Museum. Also, Peter…