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 this weekend!

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 Manx Folk Awards 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 about trying to address bigotry in his work

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 the Legion Players as they take to the stage at the Peel Centenary Centre.

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 brings us up to date with his Bardic duties

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 your Gun"

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 Manx success at the NODA awards

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 more creative talk at Kensington Arts

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 happenings at Kensington Arts

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 Martyn Cain