Here's your handy guide to live music, entertainment and other events on the Isle of Wight this week!

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UPDATE for the week from September 29: From Lauran Hibberd to Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention this week

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What music and events are on the Isle of Wight this week?

  • Friday, September 23

Isle of Wight County Press:

 

7pm The Rare Breeds Medicine Show - Monkton Arts, Ryde (ticketed)

9pm Milo the Band - The Town Club, Ryde 

Isle of Wight County Press: Work of Kristian Birkeland, known as the father of Northern Lights knowledge, explored in talk at Newchurch Pavilion. Speaker Mr Clough, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomy Society. Event is hosted by Vectis Astronomical Society (VAS) (www.wightastronomy.org, £2.50 for non-members).

7.30pm Pirates of Penzance, Bembridge Village Hall (or box office on 07841 950261)

Read more: Isle of Wight theatre company stage Gilbert and Sullivan classic


  • Saturday, September 24

Isle of Wight County Press:

1pm Juke Box Jazz - Adgestone Vineyard

2pm Skamp - Ventnor Park

7.30pm T. Rextasy: The Greatest Hits Tour - Shanklin Theatre (ticketed)

7.30pm Mark Anthony as Prince - Strings Bar and Venue, Newport (ticketed)

7.30pm Rabbit Rabbit: A tribute to Chas & Dave - Medina Theatre, Newport (ticketed)

8.30pm Stage Fright - Newport Conservative Club

8.30pm Paolo - Sandown Conservative Club

Isle of Wight County Press:

7.30pm Pirates of Penzance, Bembridge Village Hall (or box office on 07841 950261)


  • Sunday, September 25

Isle of Wight County Press:

1pm Angelina - Adgestone Vineyard

2pm Risky Business - Ventnor Park

Isle of Wight County Press:

2.30pm Pirates of Penzance, Bembridge Village Hall (or box office on 07841 950261)


  • Wednesday, September 28

Isle of Wight County Press:

7pm Platform One Presents… - Strings Bar and Venue, Newport (ticketed)


  • Thursday, September 29

7.30pm GI Orange's Simon Whitworth - Strings Bar and Venue, Newport (Doors 7.30pm, tickets £7)