Spotlight - Manx Radio

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 search for the MWT Biosphere Artist in Residence for 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 back on 2021 and what was actually an extremely productive year for art here on the Isle of Man – despite the difficulties presented by the Pandemic – and also looking ahead to what we can expect in 2022. 

Also this week: how would you like to see your artwork adorning the walls of the brand new Steam Packet vessel? Business Development Manager Richard Heard reveals how you could have your art immortalised in a floating gallery...

Don’t forget if you have any art related stories you think we should cover here on Spotlight, please do get in touch – you can email [email protected] 

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 Dramatics Federation Michael Lees, about the fast approaching One Act Play Festival; while Christy DeHaven speaks with Norwegian musician Jon Lightfield, who is embarking on an exciting new multimedia venture in 2022 with 'Power On Music'. 

Sarah Hendy returns to look back at the year in Arts and Culture here on the Isle of Man

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 will be exclusively played on Manx Radio on December 28th.

And Felipe Kowalczuk from Open Water Films talks to Michelle about his journey from Brazil to the Isle of Man. 

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 musical band Aeons.

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 joining Michelle from Glasgow to chat about the Celtic Collaboration she is involved in. AND we meet the Village Blinger, also known as Annie Eastham. *NB: since this programme was recorded, sadly the Graih Christmas Concert that Simon Rea mentions has been cancelled due to Covid concerns.

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 7.30pm on Sunday 5th December. This week Michelle also jumps into the world of poetry and catches up with Island Poets Bridge Carter and Hazel Teare.

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 the Bands 2022. For more information about the competition head to Battle of the Bands on Facebook.