News

Snow day!

Due to the snow and predicted icy conditions, the EAC office will be closed today. We are awaiting a decision on the Rushen Players shows scheduled for tonight and tomorrow and you’ll know as soon as we do. Take care and enjoy the snow!

Update from Rushen Heritage Trust

The lecture series from Rushen Heritage Trust has been incredibly popular, especially when the content takes on a local spin. What would have been the final event in the series, a presentation about artist William Hoggatt, was initially cancelled but we’re happy to say this has now been replaced with a fascinating evening by local historian Peter Kelly. “Kelly’s Eye In Pictures” includes the pictures Peter put together for the Isle of Man Examiner Millennium [read more…]

George Todica lights up the Piano Series

We’d like say a huge EAC thank you to George Todica and everyone who came down and made Saturday’s Piano Series such a special event. The morning masterclass was informative and accessible, unlocking some of the themes and secrets of the evening programme and discussing life as a professional musician. The evening recital was a whirlwind, virtuoso journey through Schumann’s Forest Scenes and Rachmaninoff’s Corelli Variations, via an ethereal Enescu suite and Chopin’s anthemic Andante [read more…]

Young Singer of Mann 2023 – results

Massive Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made this weekend’s Young Singer of Mann such a fantastic event! There was a great atmosphere here at EAC and some truly memorable performances – singers, parents and teachers should all be very proud. Young Singer of Mann 2023 : Eve Puzzar (winner), Kendra Metcalfe (runner up), Jessie Quigley (third place), Alice Gregory & Scarlet Brophy (bonus prizes) Young Singer photos, clockwise from top left: winner Eve Puzzar [read more…]

George Todica launches new Piano Series

The Piano Series returns in fine style, with a recital and masterclass here at EAC by outstanding Romanian pianist George Todică.   Read George’s full bio below: Romanian pianist George Todică had his Wigmore Hall debut in October 2018 as a Tillett Trust Young Artist. His recent competition success include winner of the Royal Over-Seas League Keyboard Prize 2022, 2nd Prize at the George Enescu Piano Competition 2022, 1st Prizes at the Norah Sande Award in [read more…]

Clifford The Big Red Dog – Wednesday 4th January, 2pm

Emily Eizabeth’s life takes an interesting, turn when she wakes up one morning in her small apartment, to find that her cute little puppy has turned into a 10 foot hound!  What better cure for those post-Christmas blues than an enormous red dog! Just before you take the decorations down, treat yourselves to a family day out at the EAC in January 2023. Book your tickets online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ErinArtsCentre or drop into the EAC box [read more…]

Apply for the Young Singer of Mann 2023

If you’re interested in the Young Singer of Mann 2023 competition, the application form is here! This is an amazing opportunity for singers aged 7-18 years to perform on the Erin Arts Centre stage in front of a public audience and a selected panel of judges. Singers will compete in either the Junior (7-12 years) or Senior (13-18 years) categories and will perform any two songs of their choosing. Any genre is welcome, all we [read more…]

Postponed: Rushen Players Secondary Cause of Death

Rushen Players are sad to announce the postponement of their November play, ‘Secondary Cause of Death’, at the Erin Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Covid has reared it’s ugly head again making rehearsal and preparation for the show impossible at this time. We are working with the EAC towards new dates in January 2023 and all current bookings will be refunded in full. If you booked online, or by card at the EAC box office, this will [read more…]