A brand new song, celebrating Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight has been released.

Written by the hospice charity’s music ambassador, Mike Christie, from the multi-platinum selling quartet, G4, Walk the Wight With You, features a host of guest performances, including from the Isle of Wight Cantata Choir, Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s choir and Mountbatten CEO and pianist, Nigel Hartley.

How to take part in Walk the Wight 2025

CLICK HERE to sign up to take part in Walk the Wight 2025

  • Registration costs £15  per person, until 9am on 8 May.
  • Registration on the day is at a minimum suggested donation of £20.
CLICK HERE to buy a ticket to see Mountbatten Isle of Wight choir at Newport's Minster Church on Wednesday 7 May, including a performance of Walk the Wight With You (please note, Mike Christie will not be at the performance, as he is on tour).

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Mike said: “I am truly honoured to be an ambassador for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. It gives me such joy to sing to Islanders at the hospice, helping create positive and happy memories for them and their families and friends.”

Mountbatten CEO, Nigel Hartley, MBE, said: “I was honoured to be asked to be a part of this project in celebration of one of the most important events in Mountbatten — and the Isle of Wight’s — year.”

The song will be available to download shortly, CDs will be available and a video will be released later this week!

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