Press Releases

Tickets are selling fast for this year’s festival
Posted 25/09/2019
The diverse programme is packed with over 60 sessions to delight, inspire and enlighten audiences The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival, now in its 8th year, takes place…
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival on Sale 14 August
Posted 19/07/2017
Red Funnel has today (19 July) been announced as title sponsor of 2017’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival, now in its sixth year. The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary…
Acclaimed Literary Figures Heading for IW Literary Festival in October
Posted 04/07/2017
Frank Gardner, the BBC Security Correspondent, who is coming to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival (12th -15th October), has been shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for…
Andrew Marr Lined Up for Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Posted 22/05/2017
Further speakers announced for the Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2017, Thursday 12th October-Sunday 15th October, include the acclaimed journalist, author and TV presenter, Andrew Marr. With the General Election…
First Names Announced
Posted 10/03/2017
Planning is underway for the sixth annual Isle of Wight Literary Festival (Thursday 12th October – Sunday 15th October) and we’re pleased to announce the first names. Val McDermid, Scotland’s…