Spotlight - Manx Radio

H hears about the second volume of Magical Manx Tales, enjoys more of the Traces exhibition at the House of Manannan, the latest concerts from the Ramsey Music Society and Yn Chrunniaght is almost here again!

H enjoys a walk around the "Traces" exhibition in Peel, catches up with the Manx Youth Bard, hears more from Martyn at the Arts Council and has a first preview of this year's Yn Chrunniaght

H hears about a cultural day in Laxey this weekend, enjoys a poem from the Manx youth bard, a new theme for the Hilary Adams Poetry Corner at the Ward Library in Peel and more on the Manannan Festival 2026 which is now underway

H hears about this year's Pride Film Festival in Port St Mary, checks out who's appearing at the Manannan Festival at the Erin Arts Centre and learns more about the history of the Arts Society Isle of Man

The grueseome twosome of the Manx countryside return for a new series, checking out the LEAF open farm Sunday and how camping has gone at Silly Moos . . all the while grumbling about the less than summery weather . .

H hears the Last Word about a unique piece of theatre at Kings Court, the latest concert in the Ramsey Music Society summer series, a lecture on Rapheal with the Arts Society IOM and it's that time again - the search begins for the next Manx Bard!

H hears about a special evening for the Blue Train Big Band, more from Skeallyn Vannin, catches up with latest happenings at IOMAC and finds out how rehearsals are going for IOMSO ahead of this summer's major concert

H looks forward to a summer concert from the IOMSO, hears how Skeallyn Vannin are gearing up a trip to the iconic Llangollen Eisteddfod and the last stand for a classic local rock tribute band

H hears about the Rushen Players' road trip following their success in the one act play festival, looks forward to the first production of new theatre group Sollan and talks to the director of the first ever Manx language Opera - David Dawson

H is across the artistic spectrum this evening - treading the boards with the Rushen Players, catching up with the student artists behind "Follican" at the Villa Arcade, hearing about the latest Ramsey Music Society concert and bell ringing at St Georges!

H gets fierce with Vida, calm with Hinako, and crony with Matthew! What more could you want . . .

H hears about the 9th Great Laxey Brass Band Festival talking place this weekend, how the IOM Poetry Society are taking verse into prison . . . and more from creative whirlwind JMG on her play in progress “Tartarus”

H hears from performance poet Jacqui Morrey-Grace, back in creative mode with a new play, talks to former chair of the IOM Poetry Society Bethany deLegh Runciman and gets smutty-visual with the cast of an adult panto!

H gets fruity as he visits the Open Art Competition and exhibition at the Loom Gallery and chats the the joint Young Actors of Mann for 2026

H enjoys a walk around a new exhibition at Studio 42 in Port St Mary with artist Andrew Mackellar, hears about the success of this year’s One Act Play Festival at the EAC and hears from the 11th Manx Bard as he celebrates the halfway mark in his Bardship!

It's an Easter Art Special! H enjoys a sneak preview of this year's IOM Art Society Easter Art Exhibition and heads up north to find out why the Mannin Art Group are buzzing with artistic excitement . . !

H hears about a Manx passport with a difference, how to drag up your Easter, more as a professional in “the business” from Manx actor JJ Eio and a poem about the little people from the Manx Bard.

H drops down to artist Pinktoaster's first solo exhibition at the EAC, hears about an open day at KA to celebrate Neurodiversity awareness week and the first part of a chat with former Manx student, now actor, singer and tutor JJ Eio on coming back to the Island on tour and life in the business!

A new Manx youth bard puts emphasis on the "Manx", the IOM Choral Society's director Mandy Griffin tells H about their spring concert, Dot Tilbury tells Beth about the evergreen Braaid Eisteddfod and have you forgotten to blow your own trumpet for a while? If so, the CMSB wants to hear from YOU!

On this programme we meet Luna Sheila Tang and hear all about how she’s bringing more joy to the community with her harmony singing workshops. Leandra Lawler is here to tell you all about this year’s upcoming Young Actor of Mann and is joined by last year’s winner. Director of the smash hit Guys and Dolls David Dawson comes to the studio to tell us about his work with Kensington Arts group Connect...

This week, Howard drops into the House of Manannan to find out about their latest art exhibition, we hear about an upcoming performance of an Alan Bennett monologue, along with the latest from the Erin Arts Centre.

H chats to Manx poet Simon Maddrell as he publishes his debut collection, "Lamping Wild Rabbits", catches up with EAC Artistic Director Pip Rolfe about future happenings and hears how local playwrights are playing a major role in this year's MADF Festival of One Act Plays

H hears about this year's MADF Festival of One Act Plays, tries not to rock the boat as a production of Guys and Dolls comes to the Gaiety Theatre and more on this year's Poetry Trail.

On another packed Spotlight this evening H hears about the launch of Mars at Peel cathedral this Saturday, more about Dave Armstrong’s Celtic Noir film “CATCH”, this year’s poetry trail launches at St Georges this weekend, accidental author Rob Cowley has some great news about his latest book of Magical Manx Tales and a week after entries closed for 2026 speaks to Guild Chairman John Riley

H hears about a new Celtic Noir film from a well known Island film maker . . . a drag brunch in time for Valentines . . .a unique celebration of your mother tongue . . . .more about the Hilary Adams poetry corner . . and if you’re wanting to take part in the Guild, closing date for entries is this weekend . .!