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Popular fiction writers set to attend this year’s festival
Posted 17/05/2019
Alexander McCall Smith, Louise Doughty and Lynne Truss have just been confirmed to speak at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival in October. The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary…
First speakers announced for Isle of Wight Literary Festival on World Book Day
Posted 07/03/2019
The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival now in its 8th year takes place from 10-13 October at Northwood House, Cowes. By bringing authors to the Isle of Wight…
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2018 a great success
Posted 19/10/2018
Despite the weather book lovers from far and wide came to Northwood House, Cowes last weekend to enjoy over 60 presentations from an array of talented speakers and presenters. There…
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival Radio is now live
Posted 09/10/2018
Steve Ancsell and the team that have provided Cowes Week Radio for 30 years are on air online with IWLF Festival Radio. You can listen to highlights from the 2016…
Political issues dominate Festival goer’s interests with a week to go
Posted 07/10/2018
Bookings are flooding in for speakers who explore and explain the background to today’s big national and international problems. War zones, Russian politics, immigration, and political party turmoil are drawing…
Tickets on sale for the Youth Zone
Posted 19/09/2018
Tickets are now on sale for the Youth Zone, an arts and activities festival for children of all ages. Set up by the festival 4 years ago this youth programme…
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2018 – Tickets are on sale for the Island’s annual event for book lovers
Posted 22/08/2018
The 2018 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival has just opened ticket sales for this year and popular sessions will be selling out fast. The Red Funnel Isle of…
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…