Kieren Thomson

THE NEW MUSIC SHOW  7-10PM - SUNDAY                                      

Kieren has been at Vectis Radio for seven years now, and in his time he has hosted a range of music-based shows, from Toe Tappin' Sundays to regular slots on the daytime schedule.

Since 2015, Kieren has been the presenter and curator of The New Music Show: the only programme on the island dedicated to 100% new tunes, and a show he put at the forefront of his MA Radio Production studies. He graduated from Bournemouth University in 2016.

His love for finding new music and playing it to people is what got Kieren into radio in the first place, and this is a show where he can share all the fantastic new music from acts you may be aware of - but equally may not. He?s also the Isle of Wight?s biggest Busted fan.

When not throwing new music at you, Kieren enjoys motor-racing, garlic bread and telling people about the time he met Colin Firth in a Tesco Express. ?Not bad for a boy from Brading!? Ian Mac ?Kieren?s lack of any discernible form of talent will probably stand in the way of him becoming a renowned artist one day.? Mrs Faber, Year 9 Art Teacher.

• James Metcalfe is now over half way through his epic fundraising walk from the Isle of Wight to Germany

  James Metcalfe is walking from Freshwater on the Isle of Wight all the way to Coburg in Germany , fundraising for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat and also The Lily Foundation.To date James has only 267 miles (out of 711 miles) to walk. Today he has achieved the soaring height of 1875 feet in elevation and his epic fundraising has raised over £4000.Vectis Radio Saturday afternoon crew have been chatting with James during his very inspiring journey.To donate to his fundraising epic effort please go to www.givewheel.com/fundraising/13347/wight-to-coburgwww.freshwaterlifeboat.org.uk
  www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk

• Baron Strange and The Blackbyrds chat with Kitty and Dave O

  Baron Strange and the Blackbyrds (Tom , Tom and Ryan) popped into the studio to chat with Kitty and Dave O about their debut album launch show on Saturday 13th June at Strings Bar and Venue in Newport. Starts at 7.30 pm .
  Promo from the band -
  This is it!
  The big one!
  Our most important and joyous gig ever!
  Join us for an epic night of celebration and rock-laden glory as we victoriously launch our debut album in bombastic style at Strings Bar & Venue on Saturday 13th June.
  Expect songs new and old, as we unleash an epic set of unrelenting indulgence upon you all. We will be playing the entirety of the new album, some old favourites, and perhaps a special cover or two.
  We couldn't be more thrilled to finally be celebrating the release of this album and we cannot wait to party with each and every one of you.
  Pick out your mightiest boots and your sexiest hat and join us for a night to remember!Tickets are available directly from Strings bar and venue www.stringsbarandvenue.comMore information about eh band can be found on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/BaronStrangeandTheBlackbyrds
  And finally some really exciting news - they will be at the Kashmir Café at the Isle of Wight Festival on the Saturday. www.isleofwightfestival.com

• Baron Strange and The Blackbyrds chat with Kitty and Dave O

  Baron Strange and the Blackbyrds (Tom , Tom and Ryan) popped into the studio to chat with Kitty and Dave O about their debut album launch show on Saturday 13th June at Strings Bar and Venue in Newport. Starts at 7.30 pm .
  Promo from the band -
  This is it!
  The big one!
  Our most important and joyous gig ever!
  Join us for an epic night of celebration and rock-laden glory as we victoriously launch our debut album in bombastic style at Strings Bar & Venue on Saturday 13th June.
  Expect songs new and old, as we unleash an epic set of unrelenting indulgence upon you all. We will be playing the entirety of the new album, some old favourites, and perhaps a special cover or two.
  We couldn't be more thrilled to finally be celebrating the release of this album and we cannot wait to party with each and every one of you.
  Pick out your mightiest boots and your sexiest hat and join us for a night to remember!Tickets are available directly from Strings bar and venue www.stringsbarandvenue.comMore information about eh band can be found on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/BaronStrangeandTheBlackbyrds
  And finally some really exciting news - they will be at the Kashmir Café at the Isle of Wight Festival on the Saturday. www.isleofwightfestival.com

• Ann Groundsell from The Veterans Craft Lounge chats with Kitty and Dave O

  Ann came into the studio to chat with Kitty and Dave O about The Veterans Craft Lounge and the fabulous work that they do alongside the Veterans Hub and the hotel.
  For more information go to Facebook and look for The Veteran Craft Lounge | Ryde | Facebook
  Also, for more information about the Veterans Hub and associated information please visit www.veteranshubiow.co.uk

• Ann Groundsell from The Veterans Craft Lounge chats with Kitty and Dave O

  Ann came into the studio to chat with Kitty and Dave O about The Veterans Craft Lounge and the fabulous work that they do alongside the Veterans Hub and the hotel.
  For more information go to Facebook and look for The Veteran Craft Lounge | Ryde | Facebook
  Also, for more information about the Veterans Hub and associated information please visit www.veteranshubiow.co.uk