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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
Elton John tribute act 'Rocket Max' performed on Monday night (all photos from Gary Weightman / Vannin Photos) (Gary Weightman / Vannin Photos)The hugely popular Bushy’s TT Village has returned to Douglas once again for this year’s festival, with a wide variety of acts taking to the stage to perform in front of locals and visitors alike.
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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
'No Man Is An Island' (The Guardian)A powerful short film has been released exploring a little-known but vital chapter in Manx history. ‘No Man Is An Island’ looks at when, in 1992, the Isle of Man became one of the last places in western Europe to decriminalise homosexuality. The 22-minute film has been put together by Manx filmmaker John Craine, and includes reconstructed debates, rare archive footage and radio audio recordings.
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3 days ago | 
iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
The Isle of Man Arts Council’s 2025 ‘Summer Season of Music’ is set to begin next week. As part of the ‘Arts in the Arcade’ initiative in the Villa Marina Arcade, more than 30 free concerts are set to run through June, July and August, featuring performances by local brass bands and the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The concert series will begin with a performance from Ramsey Town Band on Tuesday, June 10 at 7.30pm.
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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
If you have a craving for a show or event, here is your guide to the VillaGaiety’s events over the next week. Rich Hall: Chin Music - Gaiety Theatre‘Chin Music’ has two meanings. One is idle talk, the other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and improvisational. Also in the newsThe show will take place at 8pm on Thursday, June 5, and tickets cost £18.50.
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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
Carl Parker playing Graham in 'A Chip In The Sugar' (All photos - Dave Bell / dkphotographyiom) (Dave Bell / dkphotographyiom)Parker and Snell’s recent production of Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ at the Gaiety Theatre has been described as ‘honest, bold and deeply moving’.
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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
June’s Arts Society lecture is set to take a look at 19th-century American art and westward expansion. ‘American West in Art’ will be presented by distinguished author and publisher Tony Faber, and will explore how 19th-century artists captured the dramatic transformation of the American West during the era of westward expansion.
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4 days ago | 
iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
The junction leading to Ballaughton Meadows (Google Maps)Delays are expected on Old Castletown Road this morning due to the removal of a large branch. Also in the newsA contractor is currently dealing with the large branch that is in danger of coming down on the carriageway in the vicinity of the junction with Ballaughton Meadows. The working area has been coned off and two-way traffic will be maintained using stop and go boards.
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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
The St George's car park next to the Grandstand (Photo by Callum Staley / CJS Photography) (Callum Staley / CJS Photography)St George’s car park next to the Grandstand has been closed this morning due to poor weather conditions. Also in the newsOvernight rainfall has led to poor ground conditions, with organisers deciding to currently close the area to the public. Motorcycle parking remains available in Nobles Park, along with parking for blue badge holders, pass holders and officials.
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5 days ago | 
iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
The new set of six collaborative stamps (Isle of Man Post Office)The Isle of Man Post Office has released a new set of six commemorative stamps that look to celebrate the island’s rich tourism heritage. The collection pays tribute to a golden age of domestic travel and the role the Isle of Man played as a beloved holiday destination throughout the 20th century.
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iomtoday.co.im | Adam Morton
A car crashed into a pole between Groudle Glen and Eskadale (N/A)A number of Manx Electric Railway (MER) services were suspended over the weekend after a car crashed into a pole on the track. Also in the newsPole 141, between Groudle Glen and Eskadale, was damaged beyond repair in the incident on Saturday afternoon. The crash led to the closure of the line between Derby Castle in Douglas and Laxey until 11am on Sunday.
