Manx Radio Live Lounge

Cal Rowe, Jack Doyle, Terence George and Podge (!) join Christy in the Live Lounge for chat, tunes and an awesome live session.

The former IOM Food Festival returned this weekend, revamped as The Big Manx Feast. It wasn't just about our Island's wonderful produce though - it was also a showcase for some of our top local music talent. Christy caught up with Sarah Hendy to find out more and took the opportunity to revisit past Live Lounge Sessions from some of the acts.

A special programme in tribute to our beloved friend, Anna Goldsmith, who died at the age of 48 after a short illness. Thankfully we have countless memories to share, and so much of her wonderful music. In the programme, we mention the 'Treisht' project, featuring a vast number of Manx musicians and Anna on vocals - the song was recorded entirely on location around the Island and you can watch the video here: Waiting on the world to change... | Videos & Movies on Vimeo

Hear more - and donate to charities in tribute to Anna - here

After some complications and a healthy dose of controversy with local commissioners, Peel's new Beach Stage is now up and running. Christy caught up with the people behind – and in front... and sometimes on the stage – Dave and Laura Rowles.

Are they a music group? Or are they theatre? Or are they puppeteers?? Christy meets the new Manx Storytellers on the block.

Singer songwriter Annabel Lauren has returned from Brighton with brand new album Velux under her belt - and a triumph it is! She popped in to talk to Christy about it, and brought her lovely ivory guitar with her to play live for us too.

Christy is joined by rockers DC/AC as they look ahead to their FINAL gig, at the Villa Marina on June 2nd.

Mera Royle talks about touring with The Who, making movies in London, starting her new band and getting her music mojo back - including news of a brand new single. She also plays a set of original tunes for us.

Christy catches up David Zincke and Scott Richman from Sons of Guns. 

Dusty Plankton's new album 'Are Sea Monkey's Real?' lands on April 10th, with an album launch at the Laxey Working Men's Institute on the following night. Christian, Alan, Seb and Jonny popped in to the Live Lounge to see Christy and talk us through some of the new music.