The New Carnival Company is the leading carnival arts development agency in the South of England.
We are a team of highly experienced carnival artists and producers, teachers and trainers, project managers and outdoor event specialists who believe that carnival and other forms of celebratory arts can make a real difference to people and places.
We are based at The Coaching House in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, a creative workspace and administrative base with facilities for production, teaching and small scale conferencing. We retain use of the facilities of the IW Council’s Learning Centre at Westridge (formerly the Carnival Learning Centre) to deliver some of our core learning programmes.
The New Carnival Company is proud to be part of Arts Council England’s National portfolio and share their vision of Achieving great art for everyone.
Upcoming Events
Oakfield Lantern Parade
Friday 13th December 2013
6pm
Starts Football Club, Slade Rd
Free
Ventnor Lantern Parade & Christmas Carnival
Saturday 14th December 2013
4.45pm
Starts Market St Car Park ends Ventnor Park
Free
Latest News
11.10.2013 - Busy Bees making Big Bugs!
Big Bug Day, Oakfield, Ryde Sat 26 October Giant bugs, beetles and butterflies are soon to be found hiding in... read more
24.09.2013 - Awards Night for Carnival Stars
The New Carnival Company hosted a sparkling Awards Ceremony at its base at the Coaching House, Ryde, last night (Monday)... read more
12.09.2013 - Sea to Shore: The IW Kite Festival
Saturday 21 September at Fort Victoria Country Park, nr Yarmouth. The New Carnival Company presents an outdoor celebration of local... read more
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