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Jersey Opera House appoints new Chair

Tim Bullock — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:01:44 +0000

Jersey Opera House has appointed Robin Smith as Chair of its Board, as the historic venue enters a new chapter following its reopening and renewed commitment to enriching Jersey’s cultural life. Robin brings experience in leadership, governance and public service to the role. As Chief Officer of States of Jersey Police, he has led large […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 July 2026 at 04:01 GMT.

Vocalist crowned PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year 2026

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:20:58 +0000

On Saturday 28 February, six exceptionally talented young local musicians took to the stage for the final of the ‘PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Competition 2026’. Organised by Jersey Music Service and sponsored by long-term supporter PwC, the competition, in its 34th year, incorporated the well-established sectional competitions for strings, woodwind, piano, brass, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 March 2026 at 09:20 GMT.

Opera House to reopen with Gala Celebration after £12.7m refurbishment

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:40:49 +0000

Following a government funded £12.7m refurbishment of this historic building, the team at the Opera House is making the final preparations before reopening its doors for a full programme of performance from the 3rd of October. The island’s 125 year old Opera House will reopen its doors this Friday with a fabulous gala evening titled […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 October 2025 at 08:40 GMT.

Young musicians perform for their supporters

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:44:21 +0000

This year’s recipients of bursaries under the Guernsey Music Bursary scheme have given a recital for their supporters in the Dorey Centre at St James. There are a record number of recipients this year and six of them performed pieces of their own choice at the recital. Four are receiving a bursary for the first […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 22 September 2025 at 09:44 GMT.

Jersey Opera House reveals star-studded Autumn programme

Tim Bullock — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:10:45 +0000

Jersey Opera House has revealed its Autumn 2025 season, led by a dazzling reopening production, ENCORE! Welcome home. Devised and directed by Nick Carver, Victoria Hermitage, and Luke Brown – the acclaimed creative team behind Shrek, Chicago, and Ghost – ENCORE will unite over 100 local aspiring and professional performers for a breathtaking celebration of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 September 2025 at 08:10 GMT.

Winner of PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year 2025 named

Tim Bullock — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:50:12 +0000

On Saturday 1st March, six exceptionally talented, young local musicians took to the stage for the final of the ‘PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year 2025’. Organised by Jersey Music Service and sponsored by long-term supporter PwC, the competition, which is in its 33rd year, incorporates the well-established sectional competitions for string, woodwind, piano, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 March 2025 at 09:50 GMT.

Icon of 1970s is latest presenter on local radio station

Tim Bullock — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:45 +0000

Alderney-based Quay-FM 107.1’s latest presenter is a true radio pioneer and icon of the 1970s and will be a familiar name to many ‘older’ listeners. At 10am on 14th August, Quay-FM 107.1 is set to bring a very special programme on the anniversary of ‘the day that music died’, when all but one of the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 August 2024 at 04:00 GMT.

Vale Earth Fair Collective looking for members and volunteers to help

Tim Bullock — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:10:24 +0000

The Vale Earth Fair Collective are looking for members and volunteers to help with organising and running fundraisers throughout the year as well as the festival itself. The Vale Earth Fair is an annual outdoor music festival held at the Vale Castle, Guernsey, Channel Islands. It is organised by the Vale Earth Fair Collective which […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 10 June 2024 at 08:10 GMT.

New single released in aid of stammering charities

Tim Bullock — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:30:43 +0000

‘My Truth’ is the new Charity Single released by Stammerun, with the aim to raise money and awareness for STAMMA, Action for Stammering Children (ASC) and MIND. The single can be found on all major streaming platforms. Jonathan Blair (shown in the main picture), the creator of the Stammerun YouTube channel, teamed up with Tom […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 April 2024 at 08:30 GMT.

Recital by Guernsey Music bursary holders inspires future musicians

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:50:23 +0000

The Directors of the Guernsey Music Bursary, a charity set up in 2021 to support young musicians going off island to further their musical studies, held a recital recently to showcase the talents of bursary recipients – past and current. The recital, which was held in the Café at St James, was attended by many […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 November 2023 at 09:50 GMT.