By Isle of Wight Observer
The Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council is swapping the chamber for tunes on Saturday – and he couldn’t be prouder.
Cllr Ian Dore, former soldier and DJ, is dusting off his headphones and returning to one of his lifelong passions, at a special fund-raising night in support of Mountbatten Hospice. He will be behind the decks at DECADeANCE, closing out 15 years of the much-loved event at Cowes Yacht Haven.
Ian said: “I’ve played Bestival, the Festival, run my own nights and much more but DECADeANCE has always escaped me. To get the opportunity on the final one is an absolute hoofer. The dancefloor was a place where friendships and relationships were made – it’s sorely missed these days. For all the change we’ve seen recently, some things remain the same. That’s the power of music – to bring people together. Just like the incredible work Mountbatten does for our community.”
Mountbatten has supported thousands of Islanders and their families through life’s most challenging moments, offering compassionate end-of-life care and vital support services.
Ian added: “It’s an honour to swap council papers for playlists, helping to raise funds for a cause that means so much to so many. Tony deserves huge credit for this amazing event and the volunteers that support it. Raising more than £100,000 for Mountbatten since 2009 is mic-drop staggering.
“I can’t wait to get up there!”