Rock star Paul Roberts, lead singer of the Stranglers, will be one of the judges at this year's Guild.
He'll adjudicate at the Battle of the Bands during the 2018 Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival at the Villa Marina.
The event takes place in April, and will see Isle of Man musicians competing against each other in a variety of classes.
Paul sang with the Stranglers for 16 years and also appeared in the BBC period drama Cranford.
Rachel Reeves to celebrate budget in IOM-owned pub, says MP
A Labour MP says the shadow financial system is so "out of hand" UK chancellor Rachel Reeves will celebrate the budget in a Manx-owned pub leased to a Cayman Islands company.
Several pets missing after last night's fireworks
An Island charity's urging pet owners to get in touch if their furry friends went missing after being spooked by fireworks.
No Awaab's Law here yet, says minister
A new UK law which protects tenants against mould would be considered when updating Manx housing legislation, but there are no current plans to do so.
Isle of Man proves Earth is flat, says Richard Branson
The view from the Isle of Man proves the Earth is flat, according to Richard Branson.
Cabinet Office staff jumps 8% in a year
The number of people working in the government's Cabinet Office rose by more than eight per cent last year.
Yellow weather warning about high tides today
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning today.
Northern lights tonight - or just clouds?
The Isle of Man could be in for a spectacular light show later, if the weather allows.
Teen's funeral to be held next week
The funeral of a teenager from Douglas who died last month will be next week.
