Spotlight - Manx Radio

In the first programme of the New Year, H hears about Manx dancing for fitness and fun, an Irish author's new novel set in the Isle of Man and how the search for the next Manx Youth Bard is getting underway

It's all about the pantos! A big one at the Gaiety and a community one after Xmas in Ramsey. Some small but important changes to the Guild syllabus for 2026 and One Wonderful Night at Peel Cathedral this evening

H looks at this year's Guild syllabus as the deadline for entries fast approaches, a musical cruise around the world with the Shimmers and more on the first ever Manx language opera

A Big Book of Magical Manx Tales, a first in the world of opera and could you be the next Young Actor of Mann?

In this week's programme, Howard hears about workshops for anyone who fancies crafting but has never had a go before, a graphic designer gets going on the Manx Zodiac calendar, we dive into a little book of Manx jokes and entries close soon for next year's poetry trail.

H hears about two events with one deadline for entries - the Poetry Trail 2026 and the One Act Play Festival next year at the EAC - and how the fifth Manx Bard has a Suggestion of Wrens

H catches up with two of the actors involved in a forthcoming performance of Ibsen’s “The Doll’s House” at Ballakermeen Studio Theatre, takes a last look at the wonderful “Perspectives” exhibition at the Loom Gallery .  . and speaks to joint conductor of the IOMSO, Graham Kirkland ahead of the Orchestra’s Gala performance at the Villa Marina on the 23rd of this month . . .

A coastal palette of art at Ballasalla Village Hall, local author Joanne Clague publishes the sixth and final book in the second of two trilogies, getting the right perspective - art for healing at the Loom Gallery, a pottery fair at the Villa Arcade and it's just a step to the left - Rocky Horror sets up camp at Mad Jacks

"Remember me to All at Home" an evening of drama and music to remember the fallen, dance and art events at KA, a local composer premieres a work for choir and string quartet and sculptor Bryan Kneale's final work is at last unveiled in the land of his birth

H drops in to see the final preparations for the "National Treasures" exhibition at the House of Manannan in Peel, enjoys the launch of artist Eileen Schaer's new "Small Paintings" exhibition at Studio 42 in Port St Mary . . and looks forward to the Wind Workshop Weekend.