Isle of Wight Literary Festival have been in touch, with information about this year’s event – and some ideas of how businesses can get involved to a mutually beneficial conclusion

What is the festival?

The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival, an established event on the UK Arts calendar, was first held in 2012. The festival provides a far-reaching eclectic programme designed to attract a wide audience and increase the cultural richness of the Isle of Wight.

The festival is held at Northwood House, Cowes over four days with more than 50 writers and presenters talking about their latest works with thought provoking insights to inform, entertain and inspire.
Festival goers can choose between sessions examining history, medicine, gardening, crime fiction, travel, technology, maritime adventure, politics and much more.

The festival is a registered charity relying on the generous support of sponsors, benefactors and friends and is organised and staffed by volunteers. The festival is a unique, friendly and accessible event that loyal festival goers and speakers return regularly to enjoy.

Programme details and online booking will be available on the website during August. Many speakers have already been announced, and details are on the website. https://isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/

What can I offer my guests?

Visitors to the island can benefit from:
Over 50 sessions to choose from in a varied programme with well-known speakers and
experts
A warm welcome from festival volunteers to find your session and enjoy the café and
bookshop, and unique ambience of Northwood House (which is not open to the public)
Discounts on RedJet travel from Southampton to Cowes

What other opportunities are there?
You can support the festival by:
Becoming a friend or benefactor https://isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/support-us-2022/
Advertise in the festival programme or festival radio
Sponsoring a speaker
Sponsor gifts for speakers or festival goers

How can I promote the festival?

Display literature in your guest areas – we have leaflets, drinks mats and posters.
Programmes will be available in August

Add event details to your website – copy provided, plus links to our YouTube channel to see
2020 and 2021 sessions as a taster for free

Include details in mailings to customers encouraging them to book a visit

Like and follow our social media channels @IOWLF (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and our Linked In page

Here’s an example of a short piece of copy for event listings
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
6th-9th October 2022
Northwood House, Cowes, Isle of Wight
The island’s annual literary festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary offering a varied programme:
biographies, history, crime fiction, adventure, science and politics – there is something for all.
Over 50 speakers will be taking part over a 4 day programme at Northwood House in Cowes,
including Tracy Borman, Alan Johnson, Richard Ingrams, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and Dr Ben
Robinson.
Tickets will go on sale during August. To find out more visit the website
https://isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/ and sign up for the newsletter.
The festival is generously sponsored by Red Funnel, and other island organisations and benefactors.

Here’s an example of a long piece of copy with more description for emails/Mailings

The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Literary Festival, an established event on the UK Arts calendar, was first held in 2012. The festival provides a far-reaching eclectic programme designed to attract a wide audience and increase the cultural richness of the Isle of Wight. The festival is hosted at Northwood House, Cowes over four days with more than 50 writers and presenters talking about their latest works and providing thought provoking insights.

Festival goers choose from sessions examining history, medicine, gardening, crime fiction, travel, technology, maritime adventure, politics and much more. This year’s confirmed speakers include:
Andrew Mitchell MP
Dr Ben Robinson
Lynda Le Plante
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Richard Ingrams
Robert Hardman
Sandra Howard
Tracy Borman
Ingrid Seward
Alan Johnson
Hugo Vickers
Rosemary Schrager
The festival is a registered charity organised and staffed by volunteers and relying on the generous support of sponsors, benefactors and friends.
To find out more visit www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com
To get a taste of the event visit You-Tube where sessions from 2020 and 2021 are available for free.
https://www.youtube.com/c/IsleofWightLiteraryFestival

If you would like to get involved as a sponsor or to help promote the festival email
marketing@isleofwightliteraryfestival.com