An Aerial Tour of the Isle of Man Culture Vannin 2016-10-24 | During his time at Culture Vannin, Charles Guard did a lot of helicopter filming of the Isle of Man over the years. This short tour around the coast brings together some highlights.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man. We develop innovative, inclusive and exciting projects that promote and support all aspects of Manx culture.Website: http://www.culturevannin.imTwitter: twitter.com/CultureVanninFacebook: facebook.com/culturevannin
Ny Fennee performance at Festival Interceltique de Lorient, 15 August 2024 Culture Vannin 2024-10-16 | The Manx dance display to 10,000s at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2024.This display by Ny Fennee (in the rain!) included elements of the traditional Manx songs, dances and tunes:* Irree ny Greiney: Song composed by Bob Carswell RBV and performed by Sian Hooson-Owen* Dooraght: Dance composed by Ny Fennee, performed to the tune, Dooraght, composed by Katie Lawrence* Gorse Sticks: Dance and tune composed by Philip Leighton Stowell* Moghrey Mie as Maynrys: Traditional Manx dance, performed to the traditional Manx tune, William and Mary* Fathaby Jig: Traditional Manx tuneThis performance took place as a part of Le Grand Spectacle, in the Stade du Moustoir, on 15 August 2024.It was recorded by Festival Interceltique de Lorient, and it is edited and released here by Culture Vannin with the kind permission of the Festival.More information about Ny Fennee: facebook.com/ny.fennee or manxmusic.com/performers/manx-dance/ny-fenneeMore information about the Manx at Lorient: facebook.com/manxlorientMore information about Festival Interceltique de Lorient: https://www.festival-interceltique.bzh/More information about Manx music & dance: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx dance performance by Ny Fennee at Festival Interceltique de Lorient, 14 August 2024 Culture Vannin 2024-10-16 | The Manx dance display to 10,000s at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2024.This display by Ny Fennee included elements of the traditional Manx songs, dances and tunes:* Irree ny Greiney: Composed by Bob Carswell RBV and performed by Sian Hooson-Owen* Girls' Jig: Traditional Manx dance, performed to the traditional Manx tune, Three Little Boats* Clare's Jig: Dance composed by Ny Fennee, performed to the traditional Manx tune, Gyn Ennym* Men's Jig: Traditional Manx dance, performed to Garey Ford by Peddyr Cubberley* Fochabers: Dance composed by Ny Fennee, performed to the tune, Fochabers, composed by Katie Lawrence* Fathaby Jig: Traditional Manx tuneThis performance took place as a part of Le Grand Spectacle, in the Stade du Moustoir, on 14 August 2024.It was recorded by Festival Interceltique de Lorient, and it is edited and released here by Culture Vannin with the kind permission of the Festival.More information about Ny Fennee: facebook.com/ny.fennee or manxmusic.com/performers/manx-dance/ny-fenneeMore information about the Manx at Lorient: facebook.com/manxlorientMore information about Festival Interceltique de Lorient: https://www.festival-interceltique.bzh/More information about Manx music & dance: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Bree Weekend Concert, 2024 Culture Vannin 2024-10-09 | An extravaganza of Manx song, music, dance and theatre, put together in one day and performed here at the concert that concluded the Big Bree Weekend 2024.Bree is a youth education movement celebrating Manx music, dance and culture. Designed for children aged between 10 and 18, Bree (which is Manx for ‘vitality’) aims to both introduce and develop Manx culture within the Island’s young musicians and dancers to ensure that it remains a living tradition.More about Bree and how to take part: manxmusic.com/education_page_92022.htmlThe theme for the Workshop was of Hop tu Naa this year.More about Hop tu Naa can be found here: https://culturevannin.im/manxfolklore/hop-tu-naa-468995/This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Katie Lawrence: Where did March go? / The Broken Rollercoaster / Seven Eight Jam Culture Vannin 2024-10-08 | A performance of three modern Manx compositions by Katie Lawrence, performed by the composer herself and some of the Isle of Man's leading musicians playing today.Where did March go?The Broken RollercoasterSeven Eight JamThis performance is from the launch gig for the book, 'The Katie Lawrence Tune Collection – From Western Shores and Beyond,' published July 2024.All tunes performed in this concert were amongst the 40 featured in the book.This concert was recorded at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, on 27 July 2024.ynchruinnaght.comPerforming here are: Frank Joughin, Katie Lawrence, Kirsty Lawrence, Jamie Smith & Malcolm Stitt.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Katie Lawrence: Fergus Cowins Reel / Stars / Chloe and Malcolms Wedding Jig Culture Vannin 2024-10-08 | A performance of three modern Manx compositions by Katie Lawrence, performed by the composer herself and some of the Isle of Man's leading musicians playing today.Fergus Cowin's ReelStarsChloe and Malcolm's Wedding JigThis performance is from the launch gig for the book, 'The Katie Lawrence Tune Collection – From Western Shores and Beyond,' published July 2024.All tunes performed in this concert were amongst the 40 featured in the book.This concert was recorded at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, on 27 July 2024.ynchruinnaght.comPerforming here are: Katie Lawrence, Kirsty Lawrence, Jamie Smith & Malcolm Stitt.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Katie Lawrence: Where the River Flows / Juan and Nicolas Wedding Tune Culture Vannin 2024-10-08 | A performance of two modern Manx compositions by Katie Lawrence, performed by the composer herself and some of the Isle of Man's leading musicians playing today.Where the River FlowsJuan and Nicola's Wedding TuneThis performance is from the launch gig for the book, 'The Katie Lawrence Tune Collection – From Western Shores and Beyond,' published July 2024.All tunes performed in this concert were amongst the 40 featured in the book.This concert was recorded at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, on 27 July 2024.ynchruinnaght.comPerforming here are: Katie Lawrence, Kirsty Lawrence, Fraser McKenna & Jamie Smith.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Katie Lawrence: Skerrisdale / Kaths Waltz / Andy and Jenns Wedding Tune Culture Vannin 2024-10-08 | A performance of three modern Manx compositions by Katie Lawrence, performed by the composer herself and some of the Isle of Man's leading musicians playing today.SkerrisdaleKath's WaltzAndy and Jenn's Wedding TuneThis performance is from the launch gig for the book, 'The Katie Lawrence Tune Collection – From Western Shores and Beyond,' published July 2024.All tunes performed in this concert were amongst the 40 featured in the book.This concert was recorded at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, on 27 July 2024.ynchruinnaght.comPerforming here are: Frank Joughin, Katie Lawrence, Kirsty Lawrence, Fraser McKenna, Jamie Smith & Malcolm Stitt.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Katie Lawrence: Sue Lings / Waynes Reel / The Farewell Reel Culture Vannin 2024-10-08 | A performance of three modern Manx compositions by Katie Lawrence, performed by the composer herself and some of the Isle of Man's leading musicians playing today.Sue Ling'sWayne's ReelThe Farewell ReelThis performance is from the launch gig for the book, 'The Katie Lawrence Tune Collection – From Western Shores and Beyond,' published July 2024.All tunes performed in this concert were amongst the 40 featured in the book.This concert was recorded at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, on 27 July 2024.ynchruinnaght.comPerforming here are: Frank Joughin, Katie Lawrence, Kirsty Lawrence, Jamie Smith & Malcolm Stitt.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Katie Lawrence Concert - Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering 2024 Culture Vannin 2024-10-08 | A concert of modern Manx compositions by Katie Lawrence, performed by the composer herself and some of the Isle of Man's leading musicians playing today.This was the launch gig for the book, 'The Katie Lawrence Tune Collection – From Western Shores and Beyond,' published July 2024.All tunes performed in this concert are amongst the 40 featured in the book.This concert was recorded at Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, on 27 July 2024.ynchruinnaght.comPerforming here are: Frank Joughin, Katie Lawrence, Kirsty Lawrence, Fraser McKenna, Jamie Smith & Malcolm Stitt.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx song lesson: Juan y Jaggad Keeir Culture Vannin 2024-10-03 | A short tutorial for the traditional Manx song, 'Juan y Jaggad Keeir', delivered by the renowned Manx singer & musician, Ruth Keggin Gell.The full series of Manx tunes & lessons by Ruth Keggin Gell can be found here: https://www.culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/song-lessons-by-ruth-keggin-gell-648552/This film was recorded by Ruth Keggin Gell in 2020 as a #treisht2020 project for Culture Vannin; a series of projects commissioned during Covid19 Lockdown in the Isle of Man to create new material which engages creatively with traditional Manx culture.More information:* Ruth Keggin Gell: facebook.com/RuthKeggin* Treisht projects: https://www.culturevannin.im/resources/treisht-2020-projects-647532/* Manx music & dance: http://www.manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2020.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx Song: Juan y Jaggad Keeir performed by Ruth Keggin Gell Culture Vannin 2024-10-03 | The traditional Manx song, 'Juan y Jaggad Keeir', performed by renowned Manx singer & musician, Ruth Keggin Gell.The full series of Manx tunes & lessons by Ruth Keggin Gell can be found here: https://www.culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/song-lessons-by-ruth-keggin-gell-648552/This film was recorded by Ruth Keggin Gell in 2020 as a #treisht2020 project for Culture Vannin; a series of projects commissioned during Covid19 Lockdown in the Isle of Man to create new material which engages creatively with traditional Manx culture.More information:* Ruth Keggin Gell: facebook.com/RuthKeggin* Treisht projects: https://www.culturevannin.im/resources/treisht-2020-projects-647532/* Manx music & dance: http://www.manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2020.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Sniaghtey Bane: Bunscoill Ghaelgagh Summer Play, 2024 Culture Vannin 2024-10-01 | The Manx Gaelic musical, Sniaghtey Bane, performed by the children of the Manx medium primary school, the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh.This musical version of the classic fairy-tale, Snow White, receives its unique updated Bunscoill twist, with a Moddey Doo, a Buggane and a few cups of tea!The play is entirely in Manx Gaelic, but the wonderful acting from Bunscoill pupils makes it, if not entirely comprehensible, certainly very enjoyable for Manx speakers and non-Manx speakers alike!All 18 original songs are composed by Annie Kissack and Aalin Clague.The Bunscoill Ghaelgagh is the only school in the world where children are taught their lessons solely in Manx Gaelic in an immersion setting, which allows children to learn the language fluently.More information about the school is available here: https://bunscoillghaelgagh.sch.im/This recording from the Peel Centenary Centre in July 2024 was recorded by Culture Vannin and is released here with thanks to the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh.This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx Dance Lesson: Car y Phoosee Culture Vannin 2024-09-24 | A short video instruction for the traditional Manx dance, Car y Phoosee.Associated with weddings, this dance is easily adaptable so that it can performed as a small display set with two couples, or as a progressive ceili dance for a large number of dancers.Written instructions, music and more for Car y Phoosee can be found on this page of the Manx Music website:manxmusic.com/learn/dances/car-y-phooseeMore Manx dance lesson films in this series are available here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/manx-dance-lessons-579863/This instructional film is presented by Gráinne Joughin and the dancers of Skeddan Jiarg.Skeddan Jiarg is a traditional Manx dance group based in Peel. Other groups are based elsewhere on the Isle of Man, including Ny Fennee and Perree Bane.More information about all of these Manx dance groups is available here:manxmusic.com/performers/manx-danceThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx Dance Lesson: Gorse Sticks Culture Vannin 2024-09-24 | A short video instruction for the popular Manx dance, Gorse Sticks.Composed by Philip Leighton Stowell last century, the dance has a central place in the Manx dance repertoire today and is one of the most popular of all solo performances pieces for advanced dancers. The dance involves hitting two wooden sticks together to produce a percussive sound and the tempo of the accompanying music often gets quicker to produce an impressive finale.Written instructions, music and more for Car y Phoosee can be found on this page of the Manx Music website:manxmusic.com/learn/dances/car-y-phooseeMore Manx dance lesson films in this series are available here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/manx-dance-lessons-579863/This instructional film is presented by Gráinne Joughin and the dancers of Skeddan Jiarg.Skeddan Jiarg is a traditional Manx dance group based in Peel. Other groups are based elsewhere on the Isle of Man, including Ny Fennee and Perree Bane.More information about all of these Manx dance groups is available here:manxmusic.com/performers/manx-danceThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Morgawr performed by Bree Culture Vannin 2024-09-23 | Members of the Manx traditional music youth group, Bree, perform the Welsh tune, 'Morgawr.'This was recorded especially for European Folk Day (Monday 23 Sep 2024), as a part of the Môr / Mooir / Mor collaboration between the Isle of Man, Wales and Cornwall.https://culturevannin.im/news/manx-welsh-and-cornish-musical-collaboration-871366/More information about Bree and how to get involved: manxmusic.com/schools/bree---manx-traditional-youth-music-and-dance-movementMore information about European Folk Day: https://www.europeanfolkday.eu/More information about Manx music & dance: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
In Search of Manannan: New Manx dance performed by Genas Dance Academy Culture Vannin 2024-09-20 | New Manx dance choreography by Gráinne Joughin and performed by young dancers of Gena's Dance Academy.'In Search of Manannan' portrays the feeling of adventure and bravery in a rather dark piece with moments of light and youthful innocence that marries Manx music and song by Barrule, with more traditional steps, alongside new and contemporary movements and formations.This piece was specially commissioned for GDA On Tour in May 2024.This new piece was supported by Culture Vannin.More information about Gena's Dance Academy: facebook.com/gdaisleofmanMore information about Culture Vannin grants: https://culturevannin.im/fundingawards/grants/This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Full Manx bi-lingual service, Ballabeg Methodist Chapel (Jan 2024) Culture Vannin 2024-09-17 | A full recording of a bilingual Manx and English church service held at Ballabeg Methodist Chapel in January 2024.Organised and led by the Reverend Janet Corlett, Chair of District and Circuit Superintendent for the Methodist Church in the Isle of Man, this was the fourth bilingual service that had taken place at Ballabeg Methodist Chapel, each with excellent support from singers, musicians and Manx speakers.A PDF of the order of service can be found here: https://culturevannin.im/media/PDF/2024-01-14_BallabegMethodistBilingualManxService-OrderOfService.pdfThe service featured contributions and help from: Rev. Janet Corlett (Chair of District), Rev. Gill Newton (President of the Methodist Conference), Deacon Kerry Scarlett (Vice-President of the Methodist Conference), Linda Belfield, John Cashen, Neil Corlett, Murray & Debbie Cringle, Phil Gawne, Ruth Keggin Gell, Claudia Koenig, Paul Lewin, Gareth Moore, Caroline Salmon, Paul Salmon, Paul Rogers, Rob Teare, the Stewards of the chapel and those who provided refreshments. More about the chapel is available here: https://www.methodist.org.im/chapels-communities/ballabeg.htmlMore about Manx is available here: learnmanx.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin with the Methodist Church in the Isle of Man in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx bi-lingual service, Ballabeg Methodist Chapel (Jan 2024) Culture Vannin 2024-09-17 | Short highlights from a bilingual Manx and English church service held at Ballabeg Methodist Chapel in January 2024.Organised and led by the Reverend Janet Corlett, Chair of District and Circuit Superintendent for the Methodist Church in the Isle of Man, this was the fourth bilingual service that had taken place at Ballabeg Methodist Chapel, each with excellent support from singers, musicians and Manx speakers.A PDF of the order of service can be found here: https://culturevannin.im/media/PDF/2024-01-14_BallabegMethodistBilingualManxService-OrderOfService.pdfThe service featured contributions and help from: Rev. Janet Corlett (Chair of District), Rev. Gill Newton (President of the Methodist Conference), Deacon Kerry Scarlett (Vice-President of the Methodist Conference), Linda Belfield, John Cashen, Neil Corlett, Murray & Debbie Cringle, Phil Gawne, Ruth Keggin Gell, Claudia Koenig, Paul Lewin, Gareth Moore, Caroline Salmon, Paul Salmon, Paul Rogers, Rob Teare, the Stewards of the chapel and those who provided refreshments. More about the chapel is available here: https://www.methodist.org.im/chapels-communities/ballabeg.htmlMore about Manx is available here: learnmanx.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin with the Methodist Church in the Isle of Man in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Mona Douglas and her Island Magic - A talk by Annie Kissack Culture Vannin 2024-09-17 | A talk exploring Mona Douglas' life and poetry, which was so unmistakably interwoven with the Manx landscape to which she felt so deeply and spiritually connected.The talk is delivered by Annie Kissack, who was a great friend of Douglas during her lifetime and it, today, a leading Manx poet and cultural activist herself.The talk was organised in association with Manx LitFest and UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, and delivered in Morton Hall, Castletown on 30 April 2024.More information:https://www.biosphere.im/manxlitfest.comfacebook.com/anniekissackpoetryThis film was recorded and produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Skeddan Jiarg Manx dance performance at Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2023 Culture Vannin 2024-09-04 | The Manx dance display to 10,000s at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2023.This display by Skeddan Jiarg was choreographed by Grainne Joughin and included elements of the traditional Manx dances:Gorse Sticks, Girl's Jig, Dooraght and Dance for Three.This performance took place as a part of Le Grand Spectacle, in the Stade du Moustoir, on 18 August 2023.It was recorded by Festival Interceltique de Lorient, and it is edited and released here by Culture Vannin with the kind permission of the Festival.More information about the Manx at Lorient: facebook.com/manxlorientMore information about Festival Interceltique de Lorient: https://www.festival-interceltique.bzh/More information about Manx music & dance: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Traditional Manx Song: Shiaull Ersooyl Culture Vannin 2024-08-29 | A short performance of the traditional Manx song, 'Shiaull Ersooyl'.Performance by Ruth Keggin Gell, Manx Language Development Officer (Yn Greinneyder) for Culture Vannin, and a renowned Manx singer and musician.The full words, sheet music and further information is freely available online here: manxmusic.com/learn/songs/shiaull-ersooylThe full series of Manx songs & lessons by Ruth Keggin Gell can be found here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/song-lessons-by-ruth-keggin-gell-648552/More information:* Manx music & dance: http://www.manxmusic.com* Manx Gaelic: learnmanx.com* Ruth Keggin Gell: ruthkeggin.com This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttp://www.twitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Shiaull Ersooyl: Manx song performance suggestion Culture Vannin 2024-08-29 | A short performance suggestion for the traditional Manx song, 'Shiaull Ersooyl'.Performance by Ruth Keggin Gell, Manx Language Development Officer (Yn Greinneyder) for Culture Vannin, and a renowned Manx singer and musician.This relates to the full song tutorial for Shiaull Ersooyl, available here: vimeo.com/1003676030The full words, sheet music and further information is freely available online here: manxmusic.com/learn/songs/shiaull-ersooylThe full series of Manx songs & lessons by Ruth Keggin Gell can be found here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/song-lessons-by-ruth-keggin-gell-648552/More information:* Manx music & dance: http://www.manxmusic.com* Manx Gaelic: learnmanx.com* Ruth Keggin Gell: ruthkeggin.com This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttp://www.twitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx song lesson: Shiaull Ersooyl Culture Vannin 2024-08-29 | A short tutorial for the traditional Manx song, 'Shiaull Ersooyl', delivered by Ruth Keggin Gell, Manx Language Development Officer (Yn Greinneyder) for Culture Vannin, and a renowned Manx singer and musician.The full words, sheet music and further information is freely available online here: manxmusic.com/learn/songs/shiaull-ersooylThe full series of Manx songs & lessons by Ruth Keggin Gell can be found here: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/song-lessons-by-ruth-keggin-gell-648552/More information:* Manx music & dance: http://www.manxmusic.com* Manx Gaelic: learnmanx.com* Ruth Keggin Gell: ruthkeggin.com This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttp://www.twitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx Music Session (Lowender Peran 2017) Culture Vannin 2024-08-27 | A full recording of a traditional Manx music session.This was recorded at the Lowender Peran Festival in 2017. The musicians featured here include some of the leading traditional musicians in the Isle of Man, as well as younger musicians and those new to the repertoire.It is presented here as both a historical document and also as a resource for those looking to gain confidence in playing Manx music before joining a session.The tunes featured in the sets here are:0.00: Moirrey ny Cainle / Creg Willy Syl / Gyn Ennym5.44 The Black and the Grey9.10 Smuggler’s Lullaby / Ta Dick Veg Yannoo Mie / Car Juan Nan / Car ny Ferrishyn16.20 Berrey Dhone / Murran ‘sy Vainney / Bollan Bane21.30 Bwoaill Baccagh / Girls of Balladoole (3/4 time)24.42 Polka Drine (by Sharon Christian)26.41 Cum y Shenn Oanrey Cheh / My Shenn Ayr30.25 Poagey dy Reenaghyn / Fathaby Jig / Jemmy as Nancy / Jenny is all the Go / Arrane ny Guilley Hesheree37.50 Oh my Ghraih40.20 S’liack Lhiam Bine dy Yough jig (by Greg Joughin & Sarah Hewson)42.15 Billey Keirn (Gathering in the Barley)44.40 The Wandescope / Peter O’Tavy49.30 Garey Ford (by Peddyr Cubberley) / Gyn Ennym / Hie Mee StiaghMore information about Manx music, including resources to learn all of these tunes and more, is available here:www.manxmusic.comThis recording is released with thanks to the musicians featured, and also to Lowender Peran (www.lowenderperan.co.uk).Gura mie mooar eu!This recording was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.www.culturevannin.imwww.facebook.com/culturevanninx.com/CultureVanninwww.instagram.com/culturevannin
Scran: Manx youth music group Culture Vannin 2024-07-29 | The traditional music of the Isle of Man is at the heart of Manx culture today.A key part of this is the young group, Scran.Made up of young people hand-picked from amongst the best musicians in the Isle of Man today, Scran is a dynamic band of people ranging in age from 12 to 18, interpreting and developing traditional Manx music in new and exciting directions.Formed in 2015 and today led by David Kilgallon, the band fosters and develops young Manx musical talent, and over the years has helped to produce successful musicians such as Mera Royle and Isla Callister.It is an extension of the Bree traditional music youth education movement organised by Culture Vannin.This short film seeks to show more of what the group is and how it works.It was recorded in Ramsey in 2024.More information about Scran: manxmusic.com/performers/manx-bands/scranMore information about Manx Music: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Scran - Three Manx tunes Culture Vannin 2024-07-26 | Three Manx tunes (two traditional and one new) performed by the young Manx band, Scran:* Jerrey yn Theihll (Manx trad.)* Eunyssagh Vona (Manx trad.)* Coach to Lorient (Frank Joughin)All arrangements by David Kilgallon and Scran.Performing here are Aalish, Alyth, Daniel, Frank, Fraser and Resa, with David Kilgallon.More information about Scran: manxmusic.com/performers/manx-bands/scranMore information about Manx Music: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Scran: Looking forward to Lorient Festival Culture Vannin 2024-07-25 | The young Manx band, Scran, preparing for one of the largest Celtic festivals in the world.The Festival Interceltique de Lorient attracts 100,000s of people in person, and millions more on TV, who gather to enjoy the music, dance and the cultures of the Celtic nations - including the Isle of Man.This year, Scran is one of the band invited to showcase the traditional music of the Isle of Man.More information about Scran: manxmusic.com/performers/manx-bands/scranMore information about the Manx in Lorient: facebook.com/manxlorientMore information about Manx Music: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
The Manx at Lorient, 2023 Culture Vannin 2024-07-23 | One of the largest Celtic festivals in the world, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient attracts 100,000s of people in person, and millions more on TV.It offers the chance to enjoy the music, dance and the cultures of the Celtic nations - including the Isle of Man.This short film of the Manx at Lorient in August 2023 is edited from the footage captured on the phones of those involved.It is made from the material that was available to us, offering a picture of the festival as the performers and volunteers experienced it.Gura mie mooar eu, all involved!Featuring in the film are Boghnid, Isla Callister's Creeaght, Ruby Biscoe-Taylor, Ruth Keggin and Skeddan Jiarg, along with the volunteers of the Manx pavillion.More information about the Manx at Lorient: facebook.com/manxlorientMore information about Festival Interceltique de Lorient: https://www.festival-interceltique.bzh/More information about Manx music & dance: manxmusic.comThis film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote, support and celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.http://www.culturevannin.imhttp://www.facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
From Fascists to Herring Girls: A walk around Peel with Albert Frost Culture Vannin 2024-07-18 | From fascists to herring girls - a walk around the streets of Peel with Albert Frost’s amazing stories of the city and its people stretching back to the 1930s.A random selection of tales include:• Machine-gunning fascists on the promenade• Falling through a mortuary roof• Illegal betting shops• Cattle being driven through the streets• Gutters running red from the slaughter houses• After-hours RAF parties in the Marine• The stench of the herring girls• The true story of how the Bismarck was sunk…Starting up on Tynwald Road and coming down to the Creg Malin, moving along the promenade to the harbour, and then up to Moore’s, we hear an astonishing collection of stories along the way.This video tour offers a unique insight into the history of the people and places of Peel.This tour around Peel was filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022.This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Life in the young men’s club of Market Street, Peel Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls his youth of the 1940s and 50s playing pool and enjoying the friendships of the young men’s club in what is today the Grace Baptist Church. As well as the character of the caretaker, Albert describes the butcher, John Kelly, who would often call in for young men to help him slaughtering around the corner.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
The Quaaltagh in Peel in the 1930s & 40s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | “The whole town would be alight, the whole night long!”Albert Frost recalls the importance or New Year’s Eve and the Quaaltagh tradition of visiting people’s homes back in his youth in the 1930s and 40s.As an example of the spirit of the evening, Albert recalls Neddy Knean, who could stay up for days drinking whiskey if the New Year celebrations timed with Peel winning the football cup!This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Manx calendar customs in Peel in the 1930s & 40s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | A short film of Albert Frost recalling something of how Hop tu Naa and Christmas were marked in Peel in his youth in the 1930s and 40s.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Peel Boats & their owners Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost describes his time working in Peel on three of the old Manx fishing boats – the Manx Beauty, the Manx Lass, and the Manx Fairy – removing the gun-turrets added during the war and returning them to their previous fishing use.He then lists the final Peel-made boats and their owners, before describing the community of fishermen back then.“It was just one big happy family.”This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Family memories of Stanley Road & Lherghydhoo Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Visiting Aunt Maggie just to raid her jar of sweets, or Cousin Barton singing cowboy songs as he rode the milk cart home from Peel are just two of the wonderful childhood memories described here by Albert Frost thinking back to Peel in the 1930s and 40s.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Children as ballast to get Peel boats under the bridge Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls his father’s stories of school lunch hours in Peel spent on nobby fishing boats to weighed them down to help them get under the bridge.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Peel Brickworks Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls his first-hand memories the Peel brickworks when it was still working, in the 1930s and 40s.The method of extracting the clay from the quarry, the ponies running along the riverside, the fast-working piecemeal employees, and the terrible accident that befell a 14-year-old boy at one of the machines inside the brickworks. This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Boat Building in Peel Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost describes some of the amazing tales of boat building in Peel, including his own first-hand memories from the 1930s and 40s.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Memories of the Peel Railway Station in the 1930s & 40s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls the railways station of Peel when it was still in use in the 1930s and 40s.The buildings, the sidings, the locomotives, the blackboards along the harbour and the activities and accidents there, and the experience of five long years going on the train to attend school at St Ninians – a wonderfully vivid set of memories!This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Sinking the Bismarck with just one bullet – an old Peel story Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost relates the wonderful story told by a Peel man of how it was him who sank the Bismarck during the Second World War, when all else had failed and it came down to him and his rifle…!This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevannintwitter.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Billy Filage shouting at the tourists Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls some stories of the unusual man known as Billy Filage, who lived in a hut by the harbour.As well as shouting at the tourists to go home as they came in off the train, he would chase the young lads up and down the harbour as they would torment him by putting sods of earth on his chimney to smoke him out of his home!This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Peel vs the rest of the Isle of Man Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | “You could tell them a mile off!”Albert Frost describes how obvious outsiders were in Peel around the 1940s, and how going to places like Port Erin was “like going to the moon.” This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Fishing in Peel in the 1930s & 40s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls in vivid details the heyday of fishing in Peel in the 1930s and 40s.The young lads could fish for gilpin in the harbour from Freddy Teare’s steps with a bent pin and string, though the fish was only good for the cats. More exciting was going out in the bay spotting flounders with a glass-bottomed box. But the herring was so plentiful around the harbour when the catch was brought in that gulls were too full to even take off to fly!Fishing for Gilpin from Freddy Teare’s steps with cotton & a bent pinThis is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
The superstitions of Peel fishermen in the 1930s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost describes some of the superstitions he encountered with fishermen in Peel in the 1930s and 40s.Salt, encounters on the way to the harbour, sea-words for animals with fur, and the tale of “Jack the Mackerel.”This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Going out on the herrings in the 1940s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls his times joining the men to go out on the herrings as a young lad in Peel in the 1940s.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Peel in the days of the fishing Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost describes his own memories of the heyday of fishing in Peel in the 1940s and 1950s.In wonderfully vivid detail, Albert describes the boats and fishing methods, the fishermen, the catch, the gutter girls, and the vivid life of the city that swirled around them during the season.“It was just like Las Vegas!”This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Confronting fascists on Atholl Street, Peel Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost describes a telling confrontation in Peel between a soldier on leave and the British fascist internees of Peveril Camp down on the promenade.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Machine-gunning the fascists of Peel Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls the amazing wartime story of when a group of men decided to take their boat out into the bay in order to fire a blast of machine-gun fire at the houses of the Peveril Internment Camp along the promenade…!This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
Remembering Peel’s WW2 Internment Camp Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls his own memories of Peveril Camp.As well as describing in detail the fences of the camp, stood in the very location today, Albert also explains who worked at the camp and where they were living throughout the war years.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
The Peel cinema and dancehall in the 1940s Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | First-hand memories of Peel’s cinema through the war years.The Pavilion Cinema shared the building with a dance hall above, which meant that the Wednesday night showing was to be avoided if you didn’t want to be disturbed by the pounding of feet above!Stories of the ‘the gurnet pound’ antics, the Pathe newsreels, and the exchange of aluminium for free tickets for the war effort are also described.This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
VE Day celebrations in Peel, 1945 Culture Vannin 2024-07-16 | Albert Frost recalls his own memories of the celebrations of VE Day in 1945. A street party in Michael Street, a great dance at the old Albert Hall on the promenade, and the red flares going up like fireworks over the town – sights they’d never seen before in Peel!This is a part of a tour around Peel filmed with Albert Frost on 13 July 2022:https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/a-walk-around-peel-with-albert-frost-796533/This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2024.Culture Vannin exists to promote and support all aspects of culture in the Isle of Man.https://culturevannin.im/facebook.com/culturevanninhttps://x.com/CultureVannininstagram.com/culturevannin
