Creative Island Partnership

Jersey was represented by the wonderful Dr. Adam Perchard at the 14th annual Transpoesie international poetry festival in Brussels. As part of the festival, which celebrated surrealist poetry and linguistic diversity, Adam performed 3 long-form poems, and forged connections with many other European poets. They describe their experience below: "Representing Jersey in Brussels at the international poetry festival, Transpoesie, was an extraordinary, transformative experience. I met and exchanged ideas with some incredible poets from across Europe – poets writing in more than a dozen languages about war, trauma, healing, feminisms, injustices, culture, history, and the gaps between meaning and unmeaning. It was a joyful, fiercely stimulating time. The theme of surrealism provoked some gloriously experimental work, and many of us chose to lean into the trope of resistance at the heart of the surrealist movement. I performed three long-form poems over the course of 48 hours – the first was giving voice to the 65 victims of Jersey’s historic witch trials, the second was ‘Meanwhile the Gays’ a polyphonic epic about homophobia and the shapes society twists gay people into, and the final poem was about the double-edged sword of queer visibility and the dangers it poses to those of us who walk the world in beautiful, defiant plumage..." Read more about Adam's experience on our blog now: https://bit.ly/3NubUjX To hear about more creative opportunities like this, join the CIP: https://lnkd.in/eX3xSMQ9 With special thanks to Channel Islands Brussels Office #Transpoesie #PoetryInMotion #EuropeanPoetry #Transpoesie2024

We at Creative Island Partnership, alongside ArtHouse Jersey and Guernsey Arts, are excited to announce the second year of the Channel Islands Touring Fund! This initiative, funded by the Government of Jersey and Guernsey Arts, is designed to support the professional development of music artists from the Channel Islands while fostering a rich cultural exchange between Jersey and Guernsey. This is a great opportunity for musicians from both islands to apply for travel support, enabling them to perform across the Channel Islands, Normandy, and Brittany. Eligible artists may include sound artists, classical musicians, bands, and singer-songwriters. Artists can grow their local audiences, access the French live music scene, and build connections with other professionals within the region. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the fund is fully allocated, with decisions made at the end of each month. To learn more and apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3ZMXDX4 📸 Perchard’s Wall #CreativeIsland #ChannelIslands #JerseyCI

We hope you all enjoyed the atmosphere in the Royal Square this weekend as we celebrated the Corn Riots Festival 2024! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to mark this important moment in Jersey’s history with us. From traditional performances to local food and produce the festival was a celebration of our Island’s heritage. Swipe through to see highlights from the weekend ➡️ A special thanks: Local talent: JIMS HOUSE, Intergalactic Space Funk, The Salute, Monday Club, 4k, Jèrriais Youth Choir, Meli Melo, Brass Souls, The Business, Gonzo Gypsy Good Time Band, Dodgy Jammers and BRICK HOUSE, The Progressive Choir, Youth Arts Jersey Guitar Club and Choir, The Ferals, Midnight Joanna, The Naboteans, Talking Harvest, Gurnslinger, Kacey Music and Perchard’s Walll. Foodie pop-ups: Soft Spot Gelato, Domingos food truck, Slice Jersey, The Paddock, The Secret Bartender, Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant. St Helier, Jersey and The Ugly Oyster Seafood Bar. Farmers: The Smokey Shed , Anneville Farm Shop, Master Farms, Happy Hens and Didier and Christine Hellio's Farm Shop. Huge thanks to Maison de la Normandie et de la Manche and Manche Iles Express for bringing over our special visitors, Cigale Do Brazil for the celebration! #CornRiots #JerseyCI #CreativeIsland

This weekend, experience the very best of Jersey’s local agriculture at the Farmers and Local Produce Market, happening in The Royal Square! As part of the Corn Riots Festival, local farmers will be showcasing their produce for the first time! If you're looking to buy some fresh produce, head down to the Corn Riots Festival and enjoy l’Esprit Jèrriais (the Jersey spirit)! Our vendors: Manor Farm Jersey Milk Anneville Farm Shop La Tâcheron Master Farms Three Oak Vineries Jersey Sea Salt Happy Hens Lomah Farm The Smokey Shed The Jersey Royal Company Richardson's Jersey Royals Beaulieu Farm Find out more info at gov.je/CornRiots. #CornRiots #JerseyCI

Celebrate Corn Riots with the Creative Island Partnership! We have teamed up with the incredible talent performing at this year's Corn Riots Festival to bring you a specially curated playlist, perfect for getting in the spirit (L’esprit Jèrriais)! Tune in, turn up the volume, and get ready for a weekend of live music, local food, and family fun this weekend in the Royal Square. This event is free for all, so come down and celebrate Jersey’s history with us! We encourage you to add your local tracks to our collection and help us capture the sounds that inspire you. Follow the link to add the playlist to your library and start listening now: https://spoti.fi/4eaX39S #CornRiots #CreativeIsland #Festival #JerseyCI #LiveMusic

This weekend in the Royal Square! On Saturday 28 September and Sunday 29 September celebrate Jersey's culture and history at this free family event. The annual Corn Riots Festival returns with local musicians & performers, food stalls, and a pop-up farmers market. Our foodie pop-ups include: Soft Spot Gelato Domingos food truck Slice Jersey The Paddock The Secret Bartender The Ugly Oyster Seafood Bar Come down to support our local talent and be a part of the Jersey spirit, L’esprit Jèrriais! For more info and full schedule visit gov.je/cornriots. #CornRiots #JerseyCI #Festival #CreativeIsland

Here’s the official lineup for Corn Riots 2024 - Day 2! On Sunday 29 September, the music will kick off from 11:30am to 8pm. Come join us for a weekend of live performances, local food stalls, and a farmers market—showcasing Jersey’s local talent! We're excited to welcome Cigale Do Brazil , all the way from France, to kick off our festivities with their lively samba beats! A great chance to celebrate French culture on the Island. Sunday lineup: Cigale Do Brazil, The Progressive Choir, Youth Arts Jersey Guitar Club and Choir, The Ferals, Midnight Joanna, The Naboteans, Talking Harvest, Gunslinger, Kacey Music and Perchard’s Wall. For the full programme, visit: gov.je/cornriots #CornRiots #JerseyCI

Here’s the official lineup for Corn Riots 2024 - Day 1! Music kicks off at 1PM until 10PM. Come join us for a weekend of live performances, local food stalls, and a farmers market—showcasing Jersey’s local talent! Saturday 1:00pm - 10:00pm JIMS HOUSE, Space Funk, The Salute, Monday Club, 4kofficialjsy, Jèrriais Youth Choir, Meli Melo, Brass Souls, The Business, Ballet d'Jèrri, GOOD TIME BAND, Dodgy Jammers and BRICK HOUSE. For the full programme, visit: gov.je/cornriots #CornRiots #JerseyCI

Save the date! The Corn Riots Festival is coming soon… On September 28th & 29th, the Royal Square will come to life to the beat of the Corn Riots! A weekend to celebrate Jersey's culture and history. The Corn Riots Festival returns with live music & performers, food stalls, and a local farmers market. But what is this annual festival all about? This festival marks a pivotal moment in Jersey's history—the anniversary of the Corn Riots of 1769. Over 250 years ago, brave Islanders stood up to challenge unfair taxation and skyrocketing food prices, demanding change. Their courage reshaped our Island, leading to the Code of 1771, which limited the power of Jersey’s authorities. So come celebrate not just our past, but the creativity and community that defines Jersey today, L’esprit Jèrriais! For more info and full schedule visit gov.je/cornriots #creativeisland #jerseyci #community #cornriots

The Creative Island Partnership is excited to support the 2024 Jersey Festival of Words! From September 20-29, join us for a week of celebrating storytelling in all its forms. This annual event brings together a love of literature with authors from around the world, set against the backdrop of our beautiful island. The festival is a fantastic opportunity to dive into new literary styles, spark cultural conversations, and make literature more accessible to everyone in the community. For the full program, visit: https://lnkd.in/gCvJuFCx #CreativeIsland #JerseyCI #FestivalofWords