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Whats
on on the Isle of Wight 2006
T-REXTASY
Fri 17 Feb, 8pm - The Venue, Ryde
This amazing tribute is a must see for all Glam-Rock fans. Now in its
10th year touring, this sensational tour will take you on a journey
through all of those fantastic hits. For more information about T-Rextasy
click the "Website" link below.
"They're the closest you are ever gonna get to the real thing" Bill
Legend (T.Rex drummer)
Tickets are priced at £10. Call 01983 568099 for more information and to
book.
U2:UK
Fri 17 Mar, 8pm - The Venue at Ryde Theatre, Ryde
Forget about seeing your rock idols as tiny specks on an arena
stage...U2UK, a fabulous U2 tribute band have heart, passion, drive,
excitement and charisma by the bucket load. They are gaining a
reputation of being one of the best live bands in the UK! Expect all
your favourites from "Sunday Bloody Sunday" to "Sometimes You Can't Make
It On Your Own".
Tickets are priced at £10, call 01983 568099 to book now and avoid
disappointment.
CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH
Thurs 6 Apr, 7.30pm - Medina Theatre, Newport
Tickets: £20
This remarkable singer/songwriter has played all over the world,
becoming one of the all-time biggest selling artists in Irish Music
history, performing at Nashville's Grand Ole Oprey to a full house,
which was unprecedented for a UK artist.
Charlie's reputation as a top class entertainer continues to grow and he
has won about every possible award in County music including, the Best
Male Vocalist at the British Country Music Association Awards three
years in a row and most of his 14 albums achieved the No1 spot and have
sold over 1,000.000 units. To find out more about Charlie's fantastic
career visit the "website" link below.
For more information and to book your tickets call 01983 527 020.
ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL
6th to 21st May 2006
The 8th annual Isle of Wight Walking Festival promises 16 days of
spectacular walks, and celebrates its reputation as the UK's largest
Walking Festival
Step out and discover the island in the 2006 Isle of Wight Walking
festival. As one of the UK's best destinations for walking pursuits,
there are walks for all interests - families, fun, fitness, seasoned
ramblers and leisurely walkers.
Why not lace up your boots, catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight & join
the UK's largest walking festival. This year promises around 160 guided
walks, from short strolls to longer hikes such as the 'Walk the Wight'
for seasoned ramblers. Each walk has its own theme -pub trails to
dinosaurs, ghosts walks to lantern processions, local wildlife trails to
spectacular coastal hikes.
With an area of 147 square miles of well maintained, signposted
footpaths around dramatic coastlines and unspoilt countryside, it's not
surprising that the Island has long been a source of inspiration to all
of its visitors. With over 500 miles of bridleways and footpaths,
walking is one of the best ways of experiencing an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
Travelling to the event is easy from Southampton with Red Funnel.
Vehicle ferries run every hour to East Cowes and the Hi-Speed service
departs every 30 minutes for West Cowes. Our Southampton terminals are
within easy reach of the M3 and M27. Click 'Book' below to purchase
Hi-Speed tickets online.
The official Walking festival Programme will be available in March 2006
with full listings of the fantastic festival walks. To reserve a copy
call 01983 913818.
RIBEX BOAT SHOW 2006
Fri 12 May - Sun 14 May 2006
Cowes Yacht Haven will host the world's only international boat show
dedicated to RIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatables) and inflatables.
Displays, exhibits and sea trials for all to enjoy.
Rib Exhibitions Events manager Steve Harvey comments: “Ribex 2005 is
unique in that it encourages people to arrive to the event by sea, or
Red Funnel Ferries offers high-speed travel between the mainland and the
Island. In Cowes, the ferry docks slap bang in front of the show entry
gates, making the whole process both efficient and stress free."
Red Funnel's Hi-Speed service operates every 30 minutes between
Southampton Terminal 2 & West Cowes
WHITE NOIZE
Sat 13 & Sun 14 May - The Venue at Ryde Theatre, Ryde
Two days of auditions to find an Island band to play the main stage at
the 2006 Isle of Wight Festival in June. So if you fancy hearing the
best new talent the Island has to offer, then go along. For more
information call 01983 568099.
RYDE ROWING CLUB ANNUAL REGATTA
Sat 13 May 2006 - Appley Beach, Ryde. 1100 hrs
Annual Hants & Dorset ARA Championship Rowing Regatta. Racing for Men
and Ladies in Coastal Coxed Fours, Coxless Pairs and Single Sculls. Free
viewing. For more information contact Ryde Rowing Club on 01983 566481
WIGHT DIAMOND MOUNTING BIKING FESTIVAL 2006
Fri 26 - Mon 29 May 2006 - Ninham Farm, Shanklin
Summer begins with the 2006 Wight Diamond Festival! Come along for the
mountain bike party of the year! There are more events, more
entertainment and bigger prizes than ever!
Over the past ten years, The Wight Diamond has earned it’s reputation as
the best mountain bikers party on the calendar. This year is going to be
better than ever! The weekends events centre on the two day Wight
Diamond Challenge navigator race, which takes place over Saturday and
Sunday. This is the ultimate Navigator event using the whole Island as
it’s course. But if two days of all out competition sounds a little too
serious for you, enter the Trail Ale Trail instead - the checkpoints are
pubs and cafés and prizes will be awarded for ‘entering into the spirit
of the event’!
If you've still got more riding in you, take on the King of the Hills on
Monday, featuring the Hair of the Hog for the hung-over hardcore.
Alternatively, the Chill in the Hills will offer a more laid back Monday
ride before you head off for your afternoon ferry.
As usual the main events will be complemented by a whole heap of
side-show events and activities going on back at base. The big marquee
will be back, featuring its usual attractions of food stalls, full bar
and excellent live music (including the fantastic Hanging Baskets who
are back after last years absence for Sunday nights prize giving party
(always a lively affair, with music ‘til late and the party going on
into the small hours - perfect preparation for Mondays Hair of the
Hog!). For more details click on the website link below.
Travelling to the event is easy from Southampton with Red Funnel.
Vehicle ferries run every hour to East Cowes and the Hi-Speed service
departs every 30 minutes for West Cowes
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Sat 03 June 2006 - Cowes/Solent
The annual gallop round the Isle of Wight is the largest, and most
spectacular yacht race of its kind in the world! It attracts some 1800
entries from professional crews, corporate teams and amateurs. Steeds
range from maxi-yachts to the smallest offshore categories, sportsboats
to sedate old-timers, with Admirals Cuppers competing alongside families
having fun.
First sailed in 1931, the race still competes for the Gold Roman Bowl,
the legendary trophy presented by the race's founder Cyril Windeler.
Little did he realise what he was starting!
Red Funnel (in conjuction with BT openworld, Haven Knox-Johnson,
International Coatings, Lombard, MDL, Mumm & Co, Ocean World, Pindar &
Raymarine) is delighted to add its support to an event that is extremely
popular and viewed with much affection by the sailing community. This is
the race that everybody wants to enter so visit the website below, email
racing@islandsc.org.uk or tel. 01983 296911 for details on how to take
part.
NOKIA ISLE OF WIGHT ROCK FESTIVAL 2006
Fri 9 - Sun 11 June 2006 - Seaclose Park, Newport.
The only UK festival that can rightfully claim to have had Jimi Hendrix
and the Doors on its bill, returns. The 2006 festival will be bigger,
better and and is being billed as THE music festival not be missed!
With The Prodigy, Placebo and Goldfrapp already announced for Friday 9th
and more set to be announced soon this years festival is set to be a
HUGE hit with festival goers, especially with Glastonbury having the
year off!
David Bowie has this to say about the Isle of Wight Festival: "I was so
envious of other acts that got to do the other Isle of Wight Festivals -
it is really coming back. This is the very first time I have been to the
Isle of Wight Festival. Obviously I've been to the Isle of Wight, it's a
fabulous place - I used to go there on holiday when I was a kid. I
jumped at it, it is a smashing thing to do."
ROLEX COMMODORE'S CUP
Sunday 25 June to Sunday 2 July 2006 - Cowes
International Corinthian yachting event held every two years attracting
teams from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, Holland and
Belgium.
Further information from: Royal Ocean Racing Club, Telephone: 02074
932248
SKANDIA COWES WEEK
Sat 29 July to 5 August 2006
With around 1,000 boats taking part, Skandia Cowes Week is the
longest-running, largest and most prestigious annual sailing Regatta in
the World.
The 'Must Do' Event on the International Sailing Calendar. The 2006
Regatta marks the 11th Anniversary of Skandia's title sponsorship of the
most famous sailing regatta in the World, Cowes Week. This year also
celebrates the 41th Anniversary of the Event's organising body, Cowes
Combined Clubs (CCC).
Skandia Cowes Week first took place in 1826 and has been held in August
every year since then (the only exception being during the two World
Wars). This famous Regatta has been part of the British Summer social
calendar for many years and is traditionally held after Goodwood and
before the start of the grouse-shooting season.
Cowes Combined Clubs was formed in 1964 to co-ordinate the racing
previously organised by the individual Cowes and mainland yacht clubs.
Over the years the Regatta has been visited by royalty and other
world-famous personalities as well as naval warships, superyachts and
square-riggers.
8,000 sailors race over eight days in the Central, Eastern and Western
Solent. Up to 1,000 boats compete, ranging from high-tech racing
machines to classic day boats. 35 different classes are represented.
Thousands of spectators flock to Cowes to enjoy 'The Week'. Watch the
on-water action from the Green and from Cowes Parade - it is estimated
that there are 200,000 sailing and non-sailing visitors during the Week.
The Fireworks display includes over 10,000 fireworks plus effects and
music. Up to 170,000 people watch in Cowes and from the mainland - it's
big, it's spectacular and it's noisy!
Onshore fun - Let's party!
Many thousands of non-sailing visitors come to Cowes each August to
enjoy the unique atmosphere that is Skandia Cowes Week. If you want to
know what's happening out on the water, you can keep in touch by
listening to the brilliant live commentary from Cowes Radio.
There's a fabulous festival atmosphere with street entertainers and
music, and don't forget the spectacular Fireworks display.
The town of Cowes provides excellent facilities for the sailor and
non-sailor alike, with plenty of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes to
choose from. The expanded Cowes Yacht Haven which is the focal point of
activity during the Week, East Cowes Marina and Shepards Wharf also
provide entertainment, food and bars as well as berthing (but book early
as competition for berths is fierce).
The Yacht Haven's huge marquee and beer tent erected for Skandia Cowes
Week and other major events, makes it a central meeting place for
competitors and visitors alike. With fabulous food stands, supplier
stands and the huge sound stage, which attracts many well-known groups,
the Yacht Haven is certainly one of the places to be. Visitors can also
enjoy the alternative Parade Village which was also a rip-roaring
success in 2003.
So, if you're not planning to sail there is still plenty to do day and
night, and the High Street is a good place to start. It offers a wide
choice of chandleries, art galleries, antiques, clothing/leisurewear and
gift shops and plenty more.
You can enjoy street theatre every afternoon on the Parade and in the
High Street, or watch the starts and finishes on the Royal Yacht
Squadron line from the Parade. Just to the West, The Green offers a
panoramic viewing platform of the yachts cheating the tide as they
battle their way to the finish and it's also an excellent spot from
which to watch the Friday night firework display.
There's a lively week-long social programme ranging from the renowned
Yacht Club Balls and Cocktail Parties to an excellent line-up of live
bands performing in Cowes Yacht Haven; there's also a superb choice of
cuisine available to suit every palate. The atmosphere on shore is
carnival-like with plenty of open-air activities and street
entertainment.
Skandia Cowes Week really is special to everyone involved, whether
sailing or not. Visitors to Cowes can enjoy a unique opportunity to see
the yachts afloat on the Solent waters and the people of Cowes and its
businesses really get behind the Event and pull out all the stops to
support this famous Regatta.
BEMBRIDGE SAILING CLUB REGATTA
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 August 2006. Offshore racing, 2.30pm-5.30pm Sat.
Annual sailing Regatta for Solent class Keelboats and cruisers and local
dingy classes. Cost: Free. For further information contact Bembridge
Sailing Club 01983 872237
ISLE OF WIGHT INTERNATIONAL SCOOTER RALLY
25 - 28 Aug 2006 - Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde
Join thousands of fellow scooter enthusiasts from all over the world to
enjoy the great bank holiday biking weekend with your scooter! With
ride-outs, rally events and parties, there is so much crammed into one
weekend!
WOLVERTON MANOR COUNTRY GARDEN FAIR
Sat 2 to Sun 3 September 2006 - Wolverton Manor, Shorwell from 10.00 am
The Wolverton Manor Country Fair features Mainland, Local and Chelsea
Exhibitors, arts, crafts and other traditional skills, a farmers market,
demonstrations and entertainment.
This year will be the seventh annual show and it will include ferret
racing, pony & trap rides, bouncy castle, military veicles, craft
demonstrations, live music and much more. For more information 01983
862888.
CLASSIC CAR RALLY
Saturday 09 & Sunday 10 September 2006 from 8am. Venue: Ryde and
Newport.
An amazing display of over 150 Classic Cars covering a wide range of
vintage vehicles to delight the whole family as well as the car
enthusiast. Cost: Free. Contact Wight Leisure on 01983 823829 or tel:
02085493143.
BESTIVAL
Fri 8 to Sun 10 September - Robin Hill Country Park, Newport, Isle of
Wight
Bestival is a niche dance festival from Sunday Best and a weekend way of
life for Radio 1 presenter Rob da Bank. This three day music and arts
event is the last festival of the summer and is held at one of the
country’s most magical parkland sites, Robin Hill set in the heart of
the Isle of Wight.
The event will host a unique blend of great music and a celebration of
fine food, good fun and the English countryside. Bestival will boast a
musical mix of bands and DJs from the Sixties to the 21st century. That
said, you’re as likely to catch an impromptu Morris dancing display or a
brass band trooping across the field as you are the hottest new band or
DJ from around the world!
LITTLE BRITAIN CHALLENGE CUP
Thu 14 to Sun 17 September 2006 - Cowes/Solent
With not a hard hat to be seen, the Construction Industry Sailing
Regatta began life in 1988. It's now the biggest corporate yachting
regatta in Europe. With over 200 yachts and around 2000 crew, it's
second only to the world famous Skandia Cowes Week. As any past
competitor will tell you, it's not all about racing, there's plenty of 'apres-sail'
events, lots of parties, late-night music, a good deal of drinking (no
surprise there!), cocktail parties at the RYS, live music and a massive
sit-down gala dinner on the Saturday evening.
To enter email info@littlebritain.co.uk
ISLE OF WIGHT CYCLING FESTIVAL
Sat 16 to Sun 24 September 2006 - Island Wide
Cycling events for all:- Road racing time trials, British National
Ladies races and mountain biking including the challenging Seven and
Fourteen Hills Killer trails. Alternatively, you could settle for
something more scenic and relaxing! Whatever your taste, dig out your
lycra shorts, pump up your tyres and head for the Island! Costs vary.
Contact Wight Leisure for programme details, 01983 823829
WHITE AIR EXTREME SPORTS FESTIVAL 2006
Thur 26 to Sun 29 October 2006 from 10am - Yaverland, Sandown (& various
venues islandwide).
Don't miss Europe's largest Extreme Sports festival, where the elite
compete in eleven awesome watersport and landsport championships.
Prepare to be amazed by the intense action and the sheer radical style
of some 500 Kiteboarders, Windsurfers, Surfers, Gravity Bikes, Street
Luge, Skate Vert+Street, BMX, Mountain Boards and more! Back ashore,
enjoy the biggest parties of the season with entertainment every day and
every night and make time to visit some of the UK's premier trade and
demo displays.
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