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Spotlight - Manx Radio
by Manx Radio
Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
Episodes
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SPOTLIGHT 21 OCTOBER 2026
H hears about a world premiere of a musical at the Gaiety . . .telling the life story of the man who designed it - Frank Matcham. A special guest conductor comes to the Island for the IOM Wind Orchestra workshop weekend and the EAC gears up for a special hop-tu-naa screening of the Wicker Man!
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SPOTLIGHT 14 OCTOBER 2026
H catches up with the latest happenings at the EAC, more from Haiku master Paul Quayle and Rocky Horror for Hop tu Naa! Plus a Mannin Arts Group charity event this weekend and the last concert this year for the Ramsey Music Group
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SPOTLIGHT 07 OCTOBER 2026
H brings us a golden ray of artistic Autumn warmth, with news of a Peel poetry workshop, the Isle of Man holiday diaries of a 19th Century Tourist and artwork capturing animals in motion.
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SPOTLIGHT 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
H hears about a wonderful new book based around the diary of a nineteenth century tourist, enjoys verse which is mostly Haiku, looks forward to NT Connections 2027 and drags up a chair for a watch party!
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SPOTLIGHT 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
H hears about a new show based on the life of Frank Matcham, some first words from the new Manx Bard, look forward to the Cooish Vooar and Manx Opera and it's the Manx Last Night of the Proms!
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SPOTLIGHT 26 AUGUST 2026
In the last programme for a few weeks ahead of the election, H Carries on up Prospect Hill, hears of the Island's first ever jazz workshop, composer premieres at the first ever Manx Opera and more from the ever busy accidental author Rob Cowley as he goes Orange
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SPOTLIGHT 19 AUGUST 2026
H hears about LitFest events for 2026 and as the deadline approaches for applications to be the new bard - and changes are made to times and places for the bardic inauguration, h talks to Team Bard member Jo Overty
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SPOTLIGHT 12 AUGUST 2026
H hears about a new book detailing Douglas Past and Present, catches up with the IOM Poetry Society after their prison workshop visits and stays with poetry to celebrate today's solar eclipse!
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SPOTLIGHT 05 AUGUST 2026
H hears how the choir Caarjyn Cooidjagh have been invited to sing at the Royal Irish Academy, 15 views of summer from Manx Bard Bradley Chambers and farewell to the unique voice of Anna Goldsmith
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SPOTLIGHT 29 JULY 2026
H drops into the preview evening for the Mannin Art Group Summer Exhibition, chats to renowned watercolourist Ronnie Doyle and hears from current Bard Bradley Chambers about one of his final projects as he nears the end of his tenure
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SPOTLIGHT 22 JULY 2026
H hears about some "Poems from the Heart", more from author Robert Stimpson on his comprehensive Queens Pier tome, Arts Council happenings with Jim and Yn Chrunniaght is almost here!
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SPOTLIGHT 15 JULY 2026
Michelle Cain hosts Spotlight with Howard for this week's programme where we hear from Arts Development Manager at the Arts Council Jim Rawson about his positions and how it has been going since he took over. Tiffany Kerruish from Culture Vannin discusses the now moved and expanded Cooish,...
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SPOTLIGHT 08 JULY 2026
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!
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SPOTLIGHT 01 JULY 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 24 JUNE 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 17 JUNE 2026
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
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COUNTRYSIDE 16 JUNE 2026
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 . .
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SPOTLIGHT 10 JUNE 2026
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!
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SPOTLIGHT 03 JUNE 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 27 MAY 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 20 MAY 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 13 MAY 2026
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!
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SPOTLIGHT 06 MAY 2026
H gets fierce with Vida, calm with Hinako, and crony with Matthew! What more could you want . . .
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SPOTLIGHT 29 APRIL 2026
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”
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SPOTLIGHT 22 APRIL 2026
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!
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SPOTLIGHT 15 APRIL 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 08 APRIL 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!
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SPOTLIGHT 01 APRIL 2026
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 . . !
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SPOTLIGHT 25 MARCH 2026
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.
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SPOTLIGHT 18 MARCH 2026
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!
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SPOTLIGHT 11 MARCH 2026
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!
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SPOTLIGHT 4th MARCH 2026
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...
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SPOTLIGHT 25 FEBRUARY 2026
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.
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SPOTLIGHT 18 FEBRUARY 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 11 FEBRUARY 2026
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.
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SPOTLIGHT 04 FEBRUARY
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...
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SPOTLIGHT 28 JANUARY 2026
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 21 JANUARY 2026
H chats with 7th Manx Youth Bard Ellie Reynolds as she nears the end of her year in office, more from the choreographer of "Come from Away" and the Hilary Adams Poetry Corner at Ward Library
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SPOTLIGHT 14 JANUARY 2026
H hears about this year's Roz Kelly bursary, a new theatre venture at Peel Centenary Centre, has a first chat with the choreographer of the Two Feather's production of "Come from Away", author Conor Sharkey tells us about the dedication of his novel "The Bar at the Bottom of Broadway" and…
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SPOTLIGHT 07 JANUARY 2026
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
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SPOTLIGHT 17 DECEMBER 2025
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
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SPOTLIGHT 10 DECEMBER 2025
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
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SPOTLIGHT 03 DECEMBER 2025
A Big Book of Magical Manx Tales, a first in the world of opera and could you be the next Young Actor of Mann?
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SPOTLIGHT 26 NOVEMBER 2025
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.
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SPOTLIGHT 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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
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SPOTLIGHT 12 NOVEMBER 2025
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...
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SPOTLIGHT 05 NOVEMBER 2025
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…
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SPOTLIGHT 29 OCTOBER 2025
"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
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SPOTLIGHT 22 OCTOBER 2025
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.
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SPOTLIGHT 15 OCTOBER 2025
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!
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Howard Caine presents a journey through the vibrant arts and creative scene on the Isle of Man.
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