Fairest Isle Festival

16/05/2026

This afternoon, come on over to The Sugar Store - Cowes and learn about 'four drunken women came from the Isle of Wight', a super 18th-century ballad, followed by a 'Gin & Senses' multisensory gin and/or tonic tasting experiment. If that was not enough the day finishes with a musical journey to the heart of Latin America led by Nicholas Mulroy!

https://www.fairestislefestival.com/whats-on-2026

15/05/2026

Tomorrow – a family event for all ages with lullabies from baroque and folk traditions at Aspire Ryde, 10 am! Tickets £4.

Tickets are available here: https://www.fairestislefestival.com/whats-on -villa:~:text=BAROQUE%20AND%20FOLK%20FUN

14/05/2026

Ravishing sounds of Dowland and Purcell from Ruby Hughes (soprano), theorbo and strings tomorrow night at Newport Methodist Church at 7.30 pm. Welcome!

https://youtu.be/qqLFTnQoLtY

14/05/2026

Here on the island we’re all monteREVed up and ready to go with 1610 Vespers on Sunday at 4pm!

10/05/2026

09/05/2026

Life-size dinosaurs, rare Baroque instruments and seldom-heard repertoire in a setting unlike any other, alongside a heritage talk by curator Dr Simon Penn.

Chris Hirst (theorbo) and Phantasia present 'Musical Dinosaurs', as part of an extraordinary private event at Dinosaur Isle

Link below to book:
https://www.ticketsource.com/fairestislefestival/t-ejjqkdm

09/05/2026

Nicholas Mulroy and Cubaroque present Havana Nights, a vibrant evening of Latin rhythm and colour, taking audiences on a musical journey to the heart of Latin America...at the Sugar Store on Cowes waterfront.

08/05/2026

We’re hiring for an Admin and Communications Assistant! Sam Cattee 5, May 2026 Creative Island is looking for an part-time, temporary administrator and communications assistant to help support the organisation through a busy period with the delivery of CAN YOU HEAR US? To download a short project ...

03/06/2025

🎶 Love to Sing? We Want to Hear You! 🎶
New Members Welcome – Especially Tenors!

Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love belting out harmonies in the shower, we’d love you to join our friendly and inclusive group.

Bring your enthusiasm, a good ear, and a willingness to have fun.

We’re especially looking for tenors to help balance our sound – but all voice parts are welcome!

Come along, meet new people, and make great music together. Head to www.rydechorus.org for more info.

22/05/2025

Bravo to the baroque explorers on our workshop day!
With hugely supportive direction from I Fagiolini Robert Hollingworth and specialist Naomi Burrell, the musicians embraced the baroque - moving and leaning into the Purcell soundworld with vigour!