Instruments of Democracy

MLC and Demographer Paul Craine outlines the flatlining trend in population growth, with a musical demonstration of the complexity of the issue provided by his muted trumpet plunge

TT Great John McGuinness cheers himself up after a miserable lap by playing Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" on his bassoon whilst chatting to Manx Radio about how rubbish the weather has been.

Infrastructure Minister Michelle Hayward hoists her trusty cello atop a DOI generator on Douglas Promenade to tell us about the new sea wall in Douglas, whilst illustrating the building process in musical form with a short snatch of Johann Strauss' "Pizzicato Polka"

Chris Thomas MHK puts down his trusty bass for a few moments and travels light, with a stirring rendition of "The Locomotion" on recorder, adding delicate colour to some thoughts on the work of the Select Committee on the role of the Legislature in the Budget Process.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan discusses the seemingly intractable situation regarding Manx Care funding and overspend, whilst keeping spirits high with a cheery rendition of "What shall we do with a drunken sailor" on his ocarina.

Former Onchan MHK Peter Karran, puts forward his thoughts on a lack of government action to address the housing crisis, whilst practising his solo version of "Duelling Banjos"

Leader of Douglas Council, Claire Wells, discusses a slightly controversial name change to Henry Bloom Noble Library, whilst defusing potential tensions with a rendition of "Baby Shark" on her sousaphone.

Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas discusses her likely informal title of "Trish the Bish" whilst accompanying herself on a sacred crumhorn

The great John McGuinness talks about high speed dicing on the track, whilst illustrating his adrenaline-fueled life by simultaneously playing "The flight of the bumblebee" on his Honda trumpet

Central Douglas MHK, Chris Thomas, discusses questions he has about the FOI Act and the IOM Steam Packet company and reference to collective bargaining with unions contained within the Sea Services Agreement, whilst playing the theme to Captain Pugwash on his piano accordion.

The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, discusses the need to re-instil financial discipline within the Isle of Man Government, whilst attempting to muster up some magic via a shaky rendition of the Harry Potter theme on his old recorder #HOK #Tynwald #IOM #government #harrypotter

Speaker of the House of Keys and Rushen MHK Juan Watterson discusses his hopes for net fiscal benefits in government spending through the new office of Auditor General, stressing key elements with musical emojis on his trombone

In this TT special, TT legend John McGuinness talks about his love of the TT, whilst playing "Riding at the TT races" by George Formby on his trusty nose flute.

Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day whilst highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. Today, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Julie Edge MHK, discusses the proposed new secondary school for Castle Rushen, whilst practicing her yodling . .

Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. In this episode, DOI Minister Tim Crookall discusses the ongoing issues with the horse trams, whilst playing his coconut shells  . . .

Enterprise Minister Dr Alex Allinson discusses the return of the Manannan to summer service whilst demonstrating techno techniques on the jaws harp 

Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument. This week DEFA Minister Claire Barber MHK talks about bathing water quality whilst accompanying herself on the tuba

Your favourite elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing a favourite musical instrument  This week, Paul Craine MLC discusses the Island’s future demographic landscape whilst playing the mouth organ