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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
26th January 2022 (extended)
A special, extended version of our chats with this week's guests. Christy DeHaven speaks with Douglas Choral Union Director David Dawson along with 'Quasimodo'…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
19th January 2022
Howard Caine speaks to Jackie Morrey-Grace about he latest work "Assila's Song" and CEO of the Manx Wildlife Trust, Leigh Morris explains more about their…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
12th January 2022
Christy is in the Spotlight driving seat this week. We speak with Head of Culture and Arts Emma Callin and Arts Development Manager Jane Corkill, reflecting…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
5th January 2022
The first Spotlight programme of 2022, supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council. Blein Vie Noa! Howard Caine chats with President of the Manx Amateur…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
26th December 2021
Sarah Hendy returns to look back at the year in Arts and Culture here on the Isle of Man
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
22nd December 2021
The final Spotlight of the series! Michelle chats to Writer, Actor and Director Alex Duncan about his brand new radio play "Garden of Teeth and Claws", which…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
15th December 2021
The Manx Drag scene is the conversation this evening, as Michelle is joined by Island Drag Queens and King. Also, Michelle learns about progressive metal, with…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
8th December 2021
Michelle is joined in the studio by Simon Rea from Truman Falls* to talk about their upcoming Christmas event and new single. On the phone, is Isla Callister…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
01 December 2021
Michelle is joined by Joff Whitten to talk about brand new musical arts project ‘Kitterland’ which will take place at the Erin Arts Centre at…
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17th November 2021
This week Michelle is joined by classical composer Eleri and learns about her unusual process of composing. Also featured is David Rowles, organiser Battle of…
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10th NOVEMBER 2021
You can’t hide from the C word any longer…… its CHRISTMAS! This week, Michelle James heads to Pooil Vaaish Handmade Christmas Fair in Ballasalla. Join over 40…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
3rd November 2021
Michelle James looks after Spotlight this week, with a trip to Port Erin to check out new art and community hub 'Artea'; while she's there, she also meets the…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
27 OCTOBER 2021
Assistant Curator for Manx National Heritage Nicola Tooms shows us around the new exhibition 'Traders of the Lost Arts' at the House of Manannan - spoiler…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
20 October 2021
Last week, Howard Caine and a merry band of local performers joined forces to stage the acclaimed film director Mike Leigh’s 1970s cult classic ‘Abigail’s…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
13 October 2021
The Youth Arts Centre is a hive of activity this evening, with Art Tank, Soundcheck and National Theatre Connections activities taking place - we’ll be finding…
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Spotlight
On Spotlight this evening we’re looking ahead to the Isle of Man Film Festival! We’ll be joined by two of the festival directors, Dark Avenue's Bethany White…
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Spotlight
This week we hear from artists, organisers and officials involved in the Isle of Man Arts Council’s exhibition and book Ellyn – a tale of contemporary art. To…
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Spotlight
This week, I'm finding out about a unique project featuring the work of over 60 Island artists in the form of a book and an exhibition which opens in less than…
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Spotlight
This week .. . .a dirigible balloon, an iconic 70s play - and the new Manx Bard!
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Spotlight
This week, we’re meeting two of the three students awarded grants by the Isle of Man Arts Council to assist with their studies in creative fields – Kizzie…
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Spotlight
This week we wend our way round Peel, speaking to a whole host of local artists exhibiting their work as part of the Creative Network's Isle of Man Art Festival
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Spotlight
This week, I venture into the wilds of Ravensdale with poet and performer Jackie Morrey-Grace to discuss the tale she's written, 'On Ravensdale Hill', inspired…
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Spotlight
Our guest this week, is interior designer (among many other things) Rumana Swinton, who’ll be telling us about some of her past projects, inspirations and her…
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Spotlight
This week on Spotlight, we’re talking to local singer songwriter Callum Brew who is releasing his very first single 'Maple Spirit' on Spotify this Friday, and…
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Spotlight
This week we’re out and about at the new ArtReach Studios in Peel, we hear what’s going on at Yn Chruinnaght this week, and we find out more about the Secret…
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Spotlight
This week, we’re finding out more about a children’s book raising money for charity, Robert Cowley's rainbow series of books has been a real hit with young…
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Spotlight
Tonight, we're talking to scientist and animator Max Tate who is bringing the periodic table to the masses with his fun and quirky videos - get your element on…
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Spotlight
This week on Spotlight we’re joined by Manx Radio’s classical music maestro Maurice Powell, who’ll be discussing the stars of the Isle of Man Symphony…
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Spotlight
This week, we're talking to students of UCM's Arts Foundation and Music, Performance & Production courses about the work on show in their end of year…
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Spotlight
This week, Wendy Shimmin of the One World Centre is here to speak to us about the charity’s exciting new art competition open to everyone, and artist and…
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Spotlight
On Spotlight this week, we’re at the launch of ‘Boundaries’ with our roving reporter Dollin Mercer. He speaks to Kirsty Neate of MNH, Carola Rush of the…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
SPOTLIGHT
H is Hendo for the last week and is delighted to hear about a new jazz club on the island, Sarah speaks to the cast and director of an exciting theatrical…
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Spotlight
Howie's in again, looking at sold-out short films about everything from micro-cars to murder, another short, recognised by two cinematographic titans, which…
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Spotlight
Howie stands in for Hendo . . Christy chats to a great bunch of skankers, we hear about the IOM Arts Council Student Awards and look over the rainbow for a…
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Spotlight
This week, we’re joined by the creators of a charming animation based on the Isle of Man, ‘Gladys and Luna’. I also have news for any poets among us who’d like…
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Spotlight
On the programme this week, we’ll be finding out about a new music competition for young people on the island - the Manx Virtual Music Competition (find out…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
Spotlight Podcast
Today, we speak to theatre director Caroline Devlin about her adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V for Zoom! The Guildford Shakespeare Company have adapted to…
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Spotlight
This will be our last Spotlight for the next few weeks, we’re going to have to take a break over lockdown but Spotlight isn’t disappearing, I’ll still be…
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Spotlight
Illustrator, author and academic Jo Davies is our guest on this week’s programme, I met Jo at the Manx Museum where the exhibition ‘Story from Stone’ is…
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Spotlight
This week we find out more about Roz Kelly whose gift to young musicians just keeps on giving - to apply for this year's bursary, get your application in…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
Spotlight in Lockdown Podcast
This week, we speak to the Isle of Man Arts Council's Graduate Intern, Olivia Savage. Having only graduated last summer, Olivia has had a very interesting…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
Spotlight in Lockdown Podcast
Well, these are strange old times indeed, but for many creatives, lockdown looks an awful lot like business as usual. Who better to speak to then, than our…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
Spotlight Review of the Year 2020
From organists to poets, to composers, we look back on a year when creativity helped us through some very difficult times
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Spotlight
It's the last Spotlight of the year! We're joined by conductor Ian Clague and Chairman Phillip Shimmin of the Manx Youth Band who have lots to tell us about…
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Spotlight
This week, we hear a local recording made in 1951 and digitised by the ‘Unlocking Our Sound Heritage’ project, and we meet the Reveillettes who are performing…
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Spotlight
This week, we visit the Villa Arcade Christmas market to meet some of the artisans, including ceramicist Kathryn Cain, printmaker Graihagh Betteridge, artist…
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Spotlight
This week's programme is full of exciting opportunities - I’ll be speaking to Carola Rush and Myra Gilbert of the Creative Network about an upcoming curated…
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Spotlight
This week, we’re joined by Italian gigalo Enzo Garibaldi (!) and DI George Pratt – also known as Matthew Warren and George Roberts of Rushen Players, and I…
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Spotlight
This week, we’re joined by three very talented young musicians – singer Evie Skillicorn and pianists Amy Bloch and Luca Ongiert, and their tutor, international…
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Spotlight
This week, we’re joined by local composer Tim Price who will be sharing some insights into his newly-released 7-part orchestral suite ‘Gem of God’s Earth’…
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Spotlight
On this week's Spotlight, we have music from Biskee Brisht plus an opportunity to be in the band's Christmas single music video - any children who are free…
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Spotlight
Story from Stone is a book by local writers Kim Kneen & Vicky Lloyd-West, and illustrated by Jo Davies which is due to be released this Saturday October 10th!…
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Spotlight
This week we speak to Blue John about two big nights of music over the next two weekends, and we have artist Rachael Clegg on the line from Yorkshire – she’s…
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Spotlight
On Spotlight this week, we’ve got music from Voodoo Bandits ahead of their Free Gig this Friday - brought to you by the Isle of Man Arts Council, Musical…
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Spotlight
This week, we’re making one more stop at the Hodgson Loom Gallery Art in Lockdown exhibition, I’ll be picking up my crochet hooks and heading to Cregneash for…
- Spotlight - Manx Radio
Spotlight
On Spotlight this week, we’re heading along to the Hodgson-Loom Art in Lockdown exhibition to speak to some of the artists involved, and we have that fabulous…
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Spotlight
We’re going back to nature on Spotlight this week as Dollin Mercer takes us to the unveiling of three new sculptures by artist Jill Gillings on the Silverburn…
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Spotlight
This week we find out more about the Island’s newest theatre company Hello Little People, we’ve more information on the Arts Council’s Internship – the…
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Spotlight
This week, we find out how Manx National Heritage has joined forces with Google to share its historic collections alongside some of the world’s greatest works…
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Spotlight
Tonight, we welcome to the programme Young Actor of Mann Co-ordinator Jacqui Hawkes, MADF President Michael Lees and this year’s Young Actor of Mann, Robyn-Mae…