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And all that jazz…

And all that jazz…

Saturday, February 4, 2012

MUSICTOP jazz guitarist Martin Taylor has been announced as one of the main acts appearing at Newport’s Jazz Weekend 2012.

Island bands wow crowds in support of stars Toploader

Island bands wow crowds in support of stars Toploader

Friday, February 3, 2012

MUSICNEWport rock band Sky Sphere, winner of this year’s Battle of the Bands, wowed the crowds at Coburg’s Bar, Ryde, last Saturday, delivering an impressive set of blues and indie rock in support of heroes Toploader.

Choir’s gospel gold to aid Indian orphans

Choir’s gospel gold to aid Indian orphans

Friday, February 3, 2012

MUSICGOLD-plated gospel songs was performed by the Medina Community Choir at Medina Theatre on Sunday.

Little Women, huge success

Little Women, huge success

Friday, February 3, 2012

STAGE REVIEWTHE HURRICANE of applause which greeted the four young stars of Ventnor Theatre Group’s production of Little Women said all you needed to know about this show — it was a joy from start to finish.

Offer of download heralds band tour

Friday, January 27, 2012

MUSICYours and Mine have released a free download for fans.

Grand night for piano

Grand night for piano

Friday, January 27, 2012

STAGE REVIEWA CONCERT to welcome Ventnor Piano Fund’s newly acquired Bluthner grand piano will be held at St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor, next month.

Vintage instruments and sounds lined up

Vintage instruments and sounds lined up

Friday, January 27, 2012

MUSICTHE hot jazz sound of 1920s’ New York and sophisticated swing of the Thirties is coming to Quay Arts, Newport.

A birthday treat for all folk music fans

A birthday treat for all folk music fans

Friday, January 27, 2012

MUSICA FAN who developed a friendship with an acclaimed folk double act is bringing them to the Island to play.

Gospel evening to raise cash for orphans

Friday, January 27, 2012

MUSICTHE power of gospel music is hoped to drum up plenty of cash for a life-changing charity that supports orphans in India.

Crabs shells out panto laughter

Crabs shells out panto laughter

Friday, January 27, 2012

STAGE REVIEWHILARIOUS from start to finish, the comical cast of Shorwell Drama Club provided a pantomime to treasure.

Comedy of poisoning errors

Comedy of poisoning errors

Friday, January 27, 2012

STAGE REVIEWWHEN I knew I would be watching the black farce, Natural Causes, at Cowes’s Trinity Theatre, I expected a classic, knowing it was penned by Eric Chappell, who created one of my all-time favourite TV comedies, Rising Damp.

EnglanE’s debut EP

EnglanE’s debut EP

Friday, January 20, 2012

MUSICSINGER and songwriter EnglanE has released her debut EP.

New music club for players and fans

New music club for players and fans

Friday, January 20, 2012

MUSICLIVE music fans have a monthly treat in store.

Trio sky high as contest win lands them top gig

Trio sky high as contest win lands them top gig

Friday, January 20, 2012

MUSICYOUNG Island band Sky Sphere are on cloud nine after they won a battle of the bands competition to perform on the same bill as their heroes, Toploader.

Star of the rave scene headlining big dance night

Star of the rave scene headlining big dance night

Friday, January 20, 2012

MUSICTHE man behind one of the rave period’s biggest acts, Altern-8, is to headline a big night of dance music in Newport.

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