Spotlight - Manx Radio

Rushen Silver Band gear up for a concert and album release, 8th Manx Bard releases his first collection of work, the last concert of 25 for Ramsey Music Society and Tynwald Balls volume 3!

H hears of an audio drama made here on the Island which tackles some tough themes, looks forward to this weekend's Festival of Choirs, how a Manx-born author used Manx folklore for inspiration to create his fantasy world and look forward to Opera from the Met as the EAC gets its autumn season well underway

Jazz returns to the EAC during its Autumn schedule, a Manx author releases the penultimate book in his fantasy series and a chat with the Manx Bard - now he's had time to settle in . .

A new short film takes a unique twist on the legend of the Moddey Dhoo, NT Connections 26 comes to KA with workshop auditions this week and Rushen Silver Band play a special concert for a special lady

Dancing Queens at the latest Drag Brunch this weekend, an open day at IOM Art Society, young musicians are highlighted at the penultimate Ramsey Music Society concert and we hear from the BAIR Amy Howse as she nears the end of her term

We hear about successful Treisht projects for the Year of the Manx Language 2026, catch up on Arts Council funding, chat to two members of the Portico Quartet ahead of their first ever IOM gig and a peaty poem from the Bard!

H hears about this year's LitFest, Waves of Wonder and how Musical Chairs could be good for you!

A new Manx Bard is inaugurated, the accidental author is back with another creative writing competition and IOMAC creative industry workshops!

Rehearsals about to start for next year's IOM Choral Society big concert, a new book for Manx fiddlers, another big name at this year's Arts Council Lecture and teaching dance at KA

H hears about the Creative Isle of Man Trail Guide, the Island's first jazz and poetry evening and a new play written by and starring local actor Orry Wilson