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Calling all Young Singers! We’re very excited to say the next Young Singer of Mann competition will take place again on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January 2025 – applications will open in September this year. * Junior and Senior categories * Two contrasting songs * Cash prizes, trophies and certificates Kindly sponsored by: Isle of Man Arts Council, The Malcolm Dickinson Trust, Mannin Music Shop

As we head into Mananan week, we continue to give you the lowdown on the artists appearing on this week’s bill. Today it’s the turn of the Brodsky Quartet, who recently reached the incredible milestone of 50 years in the business. They have earned their legendary status and are looking forward to a return visit to the EAC stage! The Brodsky Quartet started life in the North-East England town of Middlesbrough in 1972. Brother and [read more…]

As we head closer towards festival week, we continue our preview of artists appearing on this year’s bill. Today it’s the turn of the incredibly versatile Seamas Carey. Seamas Carey grew up and still lives in Cornwall as a multi-instrumentalist (accordion, piano, double bass, bagpipes), composer, performer, choir leader, musical director, puppeteer, silent film pianist and piano tuner. Although best known for his podcast series The Reason Why, a humourous and thought-provoking exploration of the [read more…]

As we countdown to Mananan Festival, we’re taking a long look at all this year’s artists. IOM based audio visual adventurers Kitterland will be weaving their special magic here on Tuesday 25th June, when they will improvise a live soundtrack using a classic film as a backdrop. We can now reveal exclusively that the film will be…… MAD MAX. Listen here as Kitterland’s Joff Whitten tells us about the group and what we can expect [read more…]

BOOK ONLINE Eliza Carthy is a phenomenal talent and we are thrilled to have her open Mananan 2024!  She will perform solo with her incredible voice and fiddles. Describing herself simply as a ‘modern English musician’, Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces in British folk.  She has received an MBE; numerous BBC R2 Folk Awards; two Mercury Prize nominations; was the first English traditional musician to be nominated for a BBC R3 [read more…]

What an amazing 2 nights from Ben Ottewell! Huge thanks to But First Promotions for arranging the event, plus local bands Eject & Sub Level 5 for supporting. These fantastic photos were taken by our newest (and youngest!) in-house photographer Isabelle. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) to see more about our upcoming events. Follow But First Promotions on Facebook.

The RNLI have very kindly let us borrow their Lifeboat flags while we have Rushen Primary School’s fantastic RNLI 200 exhibition in our gallery! Look out for them catching the breeze in Victoria Square.

Drop into the EAC to see the fantastic work from pupils at Rushen Primary School, celebrating 200 Years of the RNLI! The exhibition will be open to the public from Tuesday 30th April to Friday 14th June. The gallery is open 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Friday each week, plus during show times. Free entry!

Tickets for our annual festival are now live! Book your seat now so you don’t miss out on seeing some of the most talented and respected artists in their genres. Drop into the EAC box office or book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/erinartscentre

This week is your last chance to see Rob Jones’ incredible steel sculptures and ink drawings in the Erin Arts Centre. Drop into the gallery between 10am and 4.30pm.