Pop and disco is cooler than it has ever been. No revelations there. 

Marina (And The Diamonds) Diamandis is living, breathing, belting, vogue-ing proof of the unfathomable possibilities contained within organic pop in 2010. "I really couldn't give a damn whether pop's in fashion this week or not, I'd be writing the same music, regardless" she scoffs.

• Marina plays the O2 Academy in Bournemouth (Boscombe) 21st November

As part of the Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe (BEAF) event, Outcoming is on at Bournemouth Library on the 30th October.

Outcoming is a sharing of stories and experiences by poets who identify as LGBTQ. All are welcome to sign up for a limited number of open-mic slots, to come along and be part of this event as audience members.

Date: 30th October 2015
Time: 5.30pm - 7pm

Bournemouth Library
22 The Triangle
Bournemouth
BH2 5RQ

Vice Versa is serious about music and serious about clubbing. It's held once a month at The Xchange, so you can get serious too!

The popular club night is on from 10.30pm until very late with free entry before 11pm. 

Your regular DJ's are Luke Kitchiner and Dave Hunt plus guests.

Get on geek on as the Film & Comic Con Bournemouth will be taking over the Bournemouth International Centre (The BIC) at the end of August.

Taking place over the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday the 30th of August 2015, Film & Comic Con Bournemouth promises to bring you some of your favourite stars from TV, Film and Comics as well as a whole host of fun activities including photo shoots, panels, autograph sessions and hundreds of stalls full of TV and Film memorabilia to browse.

Are you a social media savvy teen with an opinion on everything from relationships to jobs to parenting? Do you think adults are out of touch with the 21st century? Do you cringe at the thought of what your parents wrote in their diaries at your age?

OR

Are you an adult who documented your teenage woes in a diary? Are you baffled by the expansive digital world of Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat? Do you secretly look to today’s teens for 21st century tips?

Channel 4 are looking for adults and teenagers to take part in a new web-series exploring the ever-evolving trials and tribulations of being young. The concept is inspired by the popular Netflix documentary Mortified Nation.

You are invited to enjoys some burgers and sausages with the Weymouth Gay Group on Friday 24th July and Saturday 22nd August.

Meet up from 5pm until late by the Old Pier Bandstand (left) and join the guys for a laugh. Bring your own food and drink, BBQ units are supplied.

If the famous British summertime weather lets us down there is shelter nearby.

Bournemouth Council has been named by Stonewall as the one of the best local authorities in Britain for tackling homophobic and biphobic bullying and celebrating difference in its schools. Stonewall today publishes the Education Equality Index 2015, listing the Top 10 local authorities in Britain, with Bournemouth Council coming in seventh place.

The Triangle was ram packed with people for the evening of Bourne Free, Saturday 11th July.

Headliners Big Brovaz vs Booty Luv performed their popular hits and there was more entertainment from Brandon Block, 2Shoes, Dave Lynn, The Brooks from X-Factor, P?nk, Charlie Healy and many more.

The bar was very reasonably priced, hence our photos being a bit blurry! 

There was a great selection of stalls on display in the Lower Gardens, by the Bandstand stage. Plenty of freebie pens, stickers, cupcakes and sweets on offer to tempt the passers-by too.

This important part of Pride brings together LGBT interest groups, charities and related good causes.

It's the Bourne Free Pride Festival in Bournemouth this weekend. 

Saturday morning started with a colourful and noisy parade through the town centre with crowds lining the route and thousands in the Square catching a view of the eclectic mix of parade floats ranging from a giant paper-mache Jesus to men in leather chaps. Local venues had floats as did pride support from the emergency services, Natwest and Asda to name but a few.

Check out our photos from the parade.

Fear of how they will be treated is leading to thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) not reporting hate crimes. As a result perpetrators are evading justice, a new report published today reveals.

Evidence suggests around 35,000 cases of hate crime committed against people because of their sexual orientation go unreported every year. The work, supported by GB governments and produced for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, found that 88 per cent of LGB and T people had experienced some form of hate incident leaving them with emotional and physical scars.

Yet research conducted by the University of Leicester's Centre for Hate Studies found only 14 per cent of lesbian, gay and bisexual victims reported their most recent experience of hate crime to the police.

Click here to see the poster with the full line up of acts and events at Bourne Free, Bournemouth's annual Pride Festival - on from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July 2015.

On Friday from 6pm - 11pm it's Family Fun Night with an open air showing of The Sound of Music.

The main Pride Parade on Saturday starts on East Cliff at 11am and ends in The Triangle as 12noon. The theme of the parade is 'Broadway', so get dressed up and join in, or just line the route and show your support.

Headlining on Saturday is Big Brovaz vs Booty Luv, Brandon Block, X-Factor's 2Shoes and Dave Lynn. You'll also get to see The Brooks from X-Factor, P?NK, Michael James, Charlie Healy (The Risk).

On Sunday at 12pm sees the Metropolitan Community Church service in The Triangle followed by Miss Jason's bingo from 2pm.

The UK's favourite camp, bespectacled comedian is back in Bournemouth this August.

As part of his 2015 tour, Alan Carr is bringing his new show Yap, Yap , Yap! to the Bournemouth International Centre on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August.

It's back - the Bourne Free / Bolts & Circus Reunion is on Saturday 11th July 2015 from 10pm till 3am

Charlie Sparx / Kevin Brooks / Chris B all hosted by Cassidy Connors
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Locatino: Eden Terrace Road BH2 5AQ - Stunning venue 200 yards from The Triangle

Lush Cosmetics are launching a LGBT campaign in June across their 850 shops and online and need your help. They are partnering with Allout.org around the subject of 'What if your love was illegal?'.

The idea is to raise awareness that in 76 countries, it’s a crime to be gay. In 10 it can cost you your life.

Nicolas Copeland from Lush is reaching out to see if anyone would interested in being photographed in an environment that reflects you e.g. work, beach, favourite coffee shop or place of hobby. The shoot would be relaxed and low key. Nicolas will also be asking the question, "What if your love was illegal?" to accompany the photograph.

Bourne Free’s Got Talent is back for 2015.

Auditions are on Monday’s 25th May & 8th & 22nd June. You are invited to enter today for your chance to compete in the the Final on Monday 29th June.

There will be no judging panel this year, the audience decide who will be good enough to compete in the finals and be crowned BFGT winner 2015.

We've teamed up with local gay friendly glamping specialist to offer a FREE second night when you book 1 night for a mid week stay in May.

May Madness Discount Code

This is a limited offer and all you need to do to get the offer is follow the link below and enter code "GB" when completing the booking to get your second night free. 

• Book May Madness Offer

Choose your accommodation from the brilliant selection of Yurt Glamping, Bell Tent Glamping, Country Cabin Glamping, Vintage Caravan Glamping and more. Find out more about Dorset Country Glamping Holidays

Use code "GB" in the comments section when booking.
Standard booking terms and conditions apply. 
The mid week madness breaks are subject to availability. 
Breaks are non-transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with another offer.

Do you feel you can make a difference to LGBT+ Young People? If so Space Youth Project needs you!

They are currently looking to recruit for the following posts to work across Dorset and/or Bournemouth and/or Poole

• Youth Workers in Charge and Youth Work Assistants

Hours and location flexible by negotiation 

Sunday 28th June sees Charlie Hides perform at DYMK in the alter-ego of Laquisha Jonz. Laquisha Jonz is famed as a single mom from the ghetto whose claim to fame is that she has appeared on ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ 13 times. 

With a brand new double bill, BalletBoyz is back on the road and arrives at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, on 30 April 2015.

Have a Happy Easter at DYMK with something on every night:

GOOD FRIDAY
Lucinda Lashes 2 for 1 cocktails

EASTER SATURDAY
DJ Cheeky Pete open til 3am

EASTER SUNDAY
5pm Lea Martin’s Magic of the Musicals

EASTER MONDAY
£250 cash prize 
Karaoke