You are cordially invited to join us on Sunday 2nd October as we celebrate 40 years of Quay Arts and launch our fantastic new season of events and extended opening hours.

From 11 in the morning through to 11 at night we'll be abuzz with entertainment featuring the cream of Island talent as well as displays and exhibitions celebrating the many facetted history of Quay Arts.

There'll surprises throughout the day, but the programme is approximately as follows:

11.00 Nick Page Trio playing gentle jazz from Porter to Jobim
12.30 Mark Thomas: ukulele maestro
13.00 Jim Thorn and Jon Thorne: double bass and jazz piano of the highest order
14.00 Dollymops: Island acapella folk
14.30 Red Sqwrl: Country blues’n'stuff
15.00 Furthermore: Young math rock supremos
15.30 Cajundaze: foot tapping squeeze box and fiddle
16.00 Nakamarra: Innovative young soulsters
16.30 Isle of Wight Cantata Choir: Filling the cafe with voices
17.00 Sugar Kings: Laid back reggae instrumentals
17.30 Cloggies: Making the most of our stone floor
18.00 Mick Smith and Friends: Great songwriting and piano virtuosity
18.30 LBF Dance Co: Street and contemporary
19.00 Doug Alldred And The Silver Lining: powerful singer songwriter
19.30 Patsy Cabaret: Torch singer
20.00 Little Lemon: Sublime chamber-pop instrumentals
20.30 Nigel Walsh: Comedian and host of new comedy nights
21.00 Toca Bonito: Salsa and latin Jazz to dance the night away