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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 (eleri.im) 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.

You can't hide from the C word any longer…… its CHRISTMAS! This week, Michelle James heads to Pooil Vaaish Handmade Christmas Fair in Ballasalla. Join over 40 talented local artists and makers as they showcase their latest designs and gifts under one roof. Featured on Spotlight – Isle be Creative, The Flower Studio, Wolly Made, Paint and Thimble and Jo Lewy Ceramics.

Michelle James looks after Spotlight this week, with a trip to Port Erin to check out new art and community hub 'Artea'; while she's there, she also meets the artists Clare Payne and Nathan Cardy who are behind the latest exhibition. She also catches up with Charlie Williams and Alex Armstrong, the theatre loving pals who are behind new classic company 'Parodos', who are starting their run with Shakespeare in the Spring.

Son y cheayrt s'jerree ta shin clashtyn meer liorish Juan y Geill ass Pargys Caillit ayns 'Traa dy Liooar'. She Fiona McArdle vees chebbal 'Shiaght Laa', as she'n chlaare s'jerree ee 'sy straih shoh. Ta nuy feyshtyn orrin reesht ayns 'Jamys Jeheiney' marish Jamys Kinry. Ayns meer ass 'Goll as Gaccan' ta shin clashtyn Sarah Hendy goaill yn chied ronney jeh arrane mychione Hop tu Naa. Ta skeeal ghiare ain ayns 'Claare ny Gael' ta mychione troailt ayns traa dy chur aash da cooinsheanse arryssagh. For the final time we hear an extract by Jack Gell from the Manx paraphrase of Paradise Lost in 'Traa dy Liooar'. It's Fiona McArdle who's presenting 'Shiaght Laa', and it's the final programme in this series. There are nine questions put to us in 'Jamys Jeheiney' by James Harrison. In an extract from 'Goll as Gaccan' we hear Sarah Hendy singing the first verse of a song about Hop tu Naa. We have a short story in 'Claare ny Gael' which is about travelling in time to ease a guilty conscience.

Assistant Curator for Manx National Heritage Nicola Tooms shows us around the new exhibition 'Traders of the Lost Arts' at the House of Manannan - spoiler: it's super funky. Artist Dawn Kennaugh dorps by to tell us more about hwo she got into painting and what continues to inspire her, and Anumeha Kumar introduces us to the island's first Bollywood dance class which you can try for free all next week! For more info, contact the Theatrix Theatre Company ecaitlinc@gmail.com

Last week, Howard Caine and a merry band of local performers joined forces to stage the acclaimed film director Mike Leigh's 1970s cult classic ‘Abigail's Party' in aid of the Roy Castles Lung Cancer Charity – he spoke to news editor Lisa Harding for this evening's show. Out at the Hodgson-Loom Gallery at Laxey Woollen Mills, Julia Ashby Smyth is in the middle of hanging work for her joint exhibition with Neil Milsom who we know for his sculpture, but he's been adding something completely new into the mix - paintings! The show launches on Friday with an open preview starting at 6pm. At Studio 42 in Port St Mary, there's just over a week left to see this year's Jeremy Paul exhibition - the gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday but closes the door on this show on October 30 - don't miss it!

The Youth Arts Centre is a hive of activity this evening, with Art Tank, Soundcheck and National Theatre Connections activities taking place - we'll be finding out what's on when! I've also got the first single from ‘Broken Rainbow', a collaboration between a local artist and a musician in Arizona!

On Spotlight this evening we're looking ahead to the Isle of Man Film Festival! We'll be joined by two of the festival directors, Dark Avenue's Bethany White and Patrick Crellin who have some special treats in store at their event tomorrow evening, and Liam Rice and Joshua Moore - stars of ‘Before You Go' a locally-produced short film being screened on Sunday. Find out more on Facebook or at isleofmanfilmfestival.com

This week we hear from artists, organisers and officials involved in the Isle of Man Arts Council's exhibition and book Ellyn – a tale of contemporary art. To get hold of your copy of the book, just get in touch with the Isle of Man Arts Council by emailing iomartscouncil@gov.im or calling 694598 The exhibition is open daily from 10-4 until Sunday 10 October in the Villa Marina Arcade just next door to the Gaiety Theatre

This week, I'm finding out about a unique project featuring the work of over 60 Island artists in the form of a book and an exhibition which opens in less than two weeks time. Project creator, the Arts Council's Arts Graduate Intern Olivia Savage will be joining me in the studio to tell us more about 'Ellyn – a Tale of Contemporary Art'

This week .. . .a dirigible balloon, an iconic 70s play - and the new Manx Bard!

This week, we're meeting two of the three students awarded grants by the Isle of Man Arts Council to assist with their studies in creative fields – Kizzie Puzzar has been awarded The Isle of Man Arts Council Award and will be studying for a BA (Hons) in the Music Business and Event Management at the BIMM Institute (British and Irish Modern Music) in Brighton, and Joshua Morrison has been awarded The Jonathan Gollow Award for Performing Arts has been awarded to Joshua Morrison, who will be attending the Rambert Conservatoire in London to study for his degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance. The only person missing from the line-up was Jack Gentry who receives The Norman Sayle Award for Visual Art and Literature, and will be attending Cardiff Metropolitan University for a BA (Hons) degree in Product Design - we hope to catch up with Jack soon!

This week we wend our way round Peel, speaking to a whole host of local artists exhibiting their work as part of the Creative Network's Isle of Man Art Festival

This week, I venture into the wilds of Ravensdale with poet and performer Jackie Morrey-Grace to discuss the tale she's written, 'On Ravensdale Hill', inspired by this almost-secret beauty spot

Our guest this week, is interior designer (among many other things) Rumana Swinton, who'll be telling us about some of her past projects, inspirations and her creative practice in this intriguing creative profession

This week on Spotlight, we're talking to local singer songwriter Callum Brew who is releasing his very first single 'Maple Spirit' on Spotify this Friday, and we look back on a conversation I had with the incredible Yola a few years ago, who shared her advice on maintaining your voice under pressure

This week we're out and about at the new ArtReach Studios in Peel, we hear what's going on at Yn Chruinnaght this week, and we find out more about the Secret Stitch Society

This week, we're finding out more about a children's book raising money for charity, Robert Cowley's rainbow series of books has been a real hit with young people and his most recent book 'Pink the fairy' has already raised over £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now. Find your copy at the Lexicon in Douglas or contact Rob at manxman57@live.com Also, would you like the opportunity to lead a new choir? If so, your fate may be tied to the Jurby Community Centre! To get in touch, give them a search on Facebook or call 818015

Tonight, we're talking to scientist and animator Max Tate who is bringing the periodic table to the masses with his fun and quirky videos - get your element on here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYRFpw_N4_cMeFrcYqYCew

This week on Spotlight we're joined by Manx Radio's classical music maestro Maurice Powell, who'll be discussing the stars of the Isle of Man Symphony Orchestra's Summer Concerts; from Mozart to Mendelssohn, Maurice, who is the orchestra's conductor has tales of wonder and woe to wow us all Get your tickets at the Lexicon Bookshop, Bridge Bookshops, or by emailing paulawadsworth@manx.net More information can be found at www.iomso.im

This week, we're talking to students of UCM's Arts Foundation and Music, Performance & Production courses about the work on show in their end of year exhibition, and we hear more about the Isle of Man Choral Society's Big Sing happening this weekend!

This week, Wendy Shimmin of the One World Centre is here to speak to us about the charity's exciting new art competition open to everyone, and artist and former teacher Ian Coulson shares insights into the inner world of his good friend, artist Kevin Atherton whose retrospective exhibition is currently on display at the Manx Museum - https://manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on/detail/kevin-atherton-the-works/

This week, we're speaking to two local photographers, Mike Radcliffe and Sean Corlett, who will be sharing their pro tips and tricks in 'Nature Through a Lens', as part of Manx Wildlife Week early next month. Find out more about Wildlife Week and book your tickets here: https://www.biosphere.im/news-details/nature-through-lens-event-showcases-islands-natural-wonders/ We also hear from a former Ballasalla man writing an album inspired by his memories of the Isle of Man, Nigel Walton. Keep an eye out for his new material on all usual music providers.

On Spotlight this week, we're at the launch of ‘Boundaries' with our roving reporter Dollin Mercer. He speaks to Kirsty Neate of MNH, Carola Rush of the Creative Network, and two of the show's curators Ian Coulson and Helen Fox, plus artists Beth Louella, Janet Lees, and Janet Corrin, at the exhibition now on display at the House of Manannan until October.

H is Hendo for the last week and is delighted to hear about a new jazz club on the island, Sarah speaks to the cast and director of an exciting theatrical project on the Island and all roads lead to Laxey for the Great Laxey Brass Band Festival

Howie's in again, looking at some short films about everything from micro-cars to murder, another short, recognised by two cinematographic titans, which was inspired by . . . . . soup spoons, and a classic novel taking to the Gaiety stage.

Howie stands in for Hendo . . Christy chats to a great bunch of skankers, we hear about the IOM Arts Council Student Awards and look over the rainbow for a brilliant version of The Wizard of Oz!

This week, we’re joined by the creators of a charming animation based on the Isle of Man, ‘Gladys and Luna’. I also have news for any poets among us who’d like to enter the 2021 Triple Poetry Trail! Visit your local library or email bethany@manxcat.org.uk to get your entry form

On the programme this week, we’ll be finding out about a new music competition for young people on the island - the Manx Virtual Music Competition (find out mroe at facebook.com/mvmciom or email mvmciom2021@gmail.com), Christy and Howard speak to some of the cast of Shrek the Musical (tickets available at villagaiety.com), and we look ahead to the next AcousticMann concert – this time in Peel! Find tickets here: etickets.im/bjm

Today, we speak to theatre director Caroline Devlin about her adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V for Zoom! The Guildford Shakespeare Company have adapted to these strange times in such an exciting way and are asking you to get involved by creating artworks, props, pieces music or creative writing to be featured in this live online performance. The deadline is Friday March 26th though, so don't miss out! For more info, follow this link: https://www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk/yourimaginaryforces/?fbclid=IwAR34OrsDtbRrPoVozpbBJL021QqiGEy8GKH4I1wpcuWMOCGDP_uUeJZdim8

This will be our last Spotlight for the next few weeks, we’re going to have to take a break over lockdown but Spotlight isn’t disappearing, I’ll still be publishing the programme as a podcast every Wednesday so go to our website and hit subscribe so you don’t miss out, and get in touch with any creative happenings you'd like to talk to us about - spotlight@manxradio.com Just a couple of weeks ago, Christy De Haven caught up with Bethany and Patrick of Dark Avenue Film who despite lockdown, have had an incredibly successful year. The pair formed Dark Avenue just a couple of years ago but are already making a great name for themselves internationally. And we have some smashing local music for you which Christy premiered on last Saturday’s Live Lounge – we hear Trash Show from Sunset Jet, followed by Wheels of Steel by Dusty Plankton!

Illustrator, author and academic Jo Davies is our guest on this week’s programme, I met Jo at the Manx Museum where the exhibition ‘Story from Stone’ is running until the 14th of next month. 'Story from Stone' is a project based around Ballure Church in Ramsey, where once upon a time, people who were considered strangers to the island were buried. The church is now a private residence but the graveyard tells stories from around the world

This week we find out more about Roz Kelly whose gift to young musicians just keeps on giving - to apply for this year's bursary, get your application in before next Monday 22nd February here: https://musicservice.sch.im/pages/index/view/id/19/The%20Roz%20Kelly%20Music%20Bursary%20 We also speak to the man behind those bright and beautiful birds adorning our letters at the moment, photographer Luke Stephenson https://www.iompost.com/stamps-coins/collection/show-birds-/

This week, we speak to the Isle of Man Arts Council's Graduate Intern, Olivia Savage. Having only graduated last summer, Olivia has had a very interesting lockdown experience so far but is getting stuck in to some really exciting projects which will span her year with the Arts Council. Listen & subscribe to 'Island Artcast' at the following link: www.iomarts.com/Island%20Artcast

Well, these are strange old times indeed, but for many creatives, lockdown looks an awful lot like business as usual. Who better to speak to then, than our creative islanders who so often work in solitude? Over the coming weeks, I'll be speaking to artists, writers, photographers and performers to find out how they maintain their balance while spending so much time alone, in the hope that we can take some comfort from their words of wisdom.

From organists to poets, to composers, we look back on a year when creativity helped us through some very difficult times

It's the last Spotlight of the year! We're joined by conductor Ian Clague and Chairman Phillip Shimmin of the Manx Youth Band who have lots to tell us about the new film celebrating the Band's 50th anniversary! We'll have music from the new Lesh Shee as Graih Charity EP, and if you're thinking of entering Young Actor of Man or the One Act Play Festival, deadlines are drawing near!

This week, we hear a local recording made in 1951 and digitised by the ‘Unlocking Our Sound Heritage’ project, and we meet the Reveillettes who are performing at this Friday’s Winterfest!

This week, we visit the Villa Arcade Christmas market to meet some of the artisans, including ceramicist Kathryn Cain, printmaker Graihagh Betteridge, artist Eve Adams and milliner Sue McNally, and we speak to local author Chris Thompson about his new novel centred around an elephant whisperer in Africa

This week's programme is full of exciting opportunities - I’ll be speaking to Carola Rush and Myra Gilbert of the Creative Network about an upcoming curated exhibition, and Grainney Sheard of the Isle of Man Arts Council has news of a festive project beginning next week which you could be part of too

This week, we’re joined by Italian gigalo Enzo Garibaldi (!) and DI George Pratt – also known as Matthew Warren and George Roberts of Rushen Players, and I head west to see some fascinating new work by Ian Coulson

This week, we’re joined by three very talented young musicians – singer Evie Skillicorn and pianists Amy Bloch and Luca Ongiert, and their tutor, international concert pianist Olga Stone. To play us out, we have Amy Bloch performing ‘The Man I Love’ by George Gershwin

This week, we’re joined by local composer Tim Price who will be sharing some insights into his newly-released 7-part orchestral suite ‘Gem of God’s Earth’ inspired by the diverse natural beauty of the Isle of Man. The online concert premiere is being made available until November the 8th, and CDs are available from the Lexicon Bookshop in Douglas, the Bridge Bookshops in Port Erin and Ramsey, and Rachel Price Photography in Ramsey. The album will also be available to download or to order through Tim's Bandcamp page (https://tim-price-music.bandcamp.com).

On this week's Spotlight, we have music from Biskee Brisht plus an opportunity to be in the band's Christmas single music video - any children who are free tomorrow morning, just message Biskee Brisht on Facebook to get involved We're also speaking to artist and illustrator Beth Louella about her creative projects including the glorious portrait series which are part of Culture Vannin’s Treisht series

Story from Stone is a book by local writers Kim Kneen & Vicky Lloyd-West, and illustrated by Jo Davies which is due to be released this Saturday October 10th! The book weaves together stories, life histories and illustrations inspired by the real lives of the people buried at Ballure Chapel in Ramsey, and to celebrate its’ launch, a whole host of local talent will be sharing readings, poetry and music to bring these stories to life at an event this Friday – before we get too excited, the event has already sold out however, director James Beattie seemed keen to stage a repeat performance so watch this space! I joined the team at a rehearsal and spoke to writers Vicky Lloyd-West and Kim Kneen, and Director James Beattie before I took a turn about the room to speak to some of the performers including Jackie Morrey-Grace who has written a poem especially for the occasion, performers Simon Smart, Dilys Sowrey and Sue Russo. And you can keep up to date with Stories from Stone on Facebook, just pop it in the search bar and to reserve a signed copy of the book, email storyfromstone@gmail.com. The book will be priced at £14.99 and can be purchased at The Snug in Ramsey or Bridge Bookshop.