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Isle of Wight Artists' Open Studios Weekends 2009

17 – 20th July / South & West Wight
24 – 27th July / North & East Wight

see http://www.isleofwightarts.com/open_studios.php for details of events

International Didgeridoo Festival on the island!
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August
If you fancy seeing something a bit different then pop along to -
Calbourne Water Mill
see www.dhrfestival.co.uk

Fancy learning a new art or craft over the summer?
The Quay Arts Centre is running a number of summer school activities
http://www.quayarts.org/category.aspx?id=26

or ring the Quay Arts on 822490 for more details

Congratulations to Smoke and Mirrors!
Smoke and Mirrors raised £1800 for Epilepsy Action. Jenny White, singer with the band, organised the gig with support from friends. Guests on the night included Sian Crawley - the band's original singer, Paul Sturgess - accordian, and Nick on drums. Well done everyone!

FOLKStation - July 10th to 12th 2009
Local folk festival, FOLKStation, is back once again, being held at The Steam Railway, Havenstreet. Tickets and information - please see link http://www.folkstation.co.uk/ or ring 01983 524040.

Headline act on the Saturday night is "Limited Edition". There will be local musicians playing throughout the weekend, morris dancing, and lots of steaming trains, plus a ceilidh on the Friday night, and a charity concert on the Sunday night. Camping is included in a weekend ticket.

Party in the Park. Wootton Bridge Recreation Ground. 4th July, 6pm 'til 10pm.
An evening of music, song and a ceilidh.

Mad Dog Mcrea - folk rock mania - hit the Quay Arts Centre - September 19th 2009
After headlining at FolkStation last year, Mad Dog have bagged themselves a gig at The Quay Arts Centre on September 19th. For details, ring the Quay Arts Centre or see http://www.quayarts.org.uk/

Fairport are returning to the Isle of Wight - September 25th 2009 at Ryde Theatre
For details, please ring the Theatre on 01983 568099 . Tickets are £20 each and the gig is open to 16+ ages only.
http://www.fairportconvention.com/
http://www.rydetheatre.co.uk/

Men of Wight Morris Team - new programme
The new programme is now available to view online at http://www.menofwight.org.uk/programme/

Shirley Collins - Traditional Singing Workshop - September 19th
Shirley Collins will be holding a traditional singing workshop on the island on September 19th - venue to be confirmed. The workshop will run from 11am to 5.30pm and the cost will be £20 per person.

Please ring Vic King on 01983 730930 to register an interest.

Acoustic Originals at The Quay Arts Centre
20th of July, 8pm in the Arts Centre Cafe. FREE
This season sees the return of these showcase nights for quality songwriting. Hosted by Quay Arts' Director Mick Smith, a songwriter himself, Acoustic Originals provides a chance to enjoy the best in songwriting from the Island and beyond...

VAGUELY SUNNY NEWS

Please go to

www.vaguelysunny.co.uk

for news and reviews from the island's folk promoters

The Wild Oats - a folk and roll thing!

We liked them at the Isle of Wight Festival and I am sure you will too.

Find out about the band and where they are gigging -
http://www.thewildoatsonline.co.uk/

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Folk Supergroup?

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When was folk at its best?

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Who is your favourite island folk band?

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Isle of Wight Morris Teams and Events

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Becky

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