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girl.boy.child at Kingston Lacy
Renowned singer songwriter David McAlmont delves into the closets of the UK’s historic houses to explore LGBTQ histories and their contemporary significance to create a new performance, girl.boy.child
Get On The Floor! with AJ Pritchard - Sat 9 March 2019
Jan and Feb 2019 Vice Versa Dates
January’s Vice Versa is not too far away – ensure you have the date in your diary. DJs for this party are Dave Hunt and Luke Anthony. Resident DJs – Dave Hunt, Neil Singleton and Luke Anthony playing only the best uplifting, funky, progressive and tech house. For those of you tired of the same-old tracks being played several times a night, then this is the night for you!
Comes As You Are for festival of trans, non-binary and gender queer theatre
A festival of trans, non-binary and gender queer theatre comes to Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts from 29 November – 1 December as Camden People’s Theatre take over the venue with a host of performances and workshops from gender-anarchists with more questions than answers.
Olly Murs in Bournemouth tickets on sale now
Olly Murs is taking his live show on the road for 2019 with one date in Bournemouth.
After releasing his new single 'Moves' alongside Snoop Dogg, Olly has announced the UK tour dates at various arenas around the country, and in Bournemouth he will be performing at The BIC.
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Winter Vice Versa dates for 2018
There are just three more Vice Versa events left for 2018. Get down to The Xchange on the second Saturday of every month, from 10.30pm until late.
Over The Rainbow Has Moved
Over The Rainbow is no longer running from the centre in St Michaels road, Bournemouth.
However they are now taking bookings for your sexual health screens and 1-2-1 support at the new location on Madeira Road.
Robert White brings his Tank Top Tour to Poole
2018 Britain's Got Talent runner-up Robert White is going on tour, and in our neck of the woods in March next year!
Robert White wowed the judges and viewers alike with his fast-paced comedy routines when he made the finals on this year's Britain’s Got Talent.
Julian Clary - Born To Mince comes to Poole in 2019
‘Are you ready for some filth? I know I am. It’s been a while since I sallied forth to pleasure the provinces with my particular brand of saucy innuendo. Let me at them!’
'Enough is Enough' LGBT+ Hate Crime Survey
Bourne Free - Parade
The Bourne Free parade is a celebration of equality and diversity in the Bournemouth community. Each year the parade gets bigger and bigger with many local and national companies now taking part.
This year there is a Hawaiian beach party theme.
Bourne Free - Hawaiian Beach Party in The Triangle
The Triangle Arena is where it all happens. This year Bournemouth has live entertainment on stage all day from your favourite drag artists to celebrities, tribute acts to local entertainers there’s something for everyone. Headlining is Big Brother and Drag Race star Courtney Act.
Bourne Free - The Bandstand
The Bandstand is where it all started, Bourne Free’s first ever event was held in the Lower Gardens in 2004. Since then Bourne Free has continued to provide a fun, exciting packed afternoon filling with entertainment, stalls and activities for everyone.
Bourne Free Family Fun Night
Enjoy a family-friendly movie, under the stars, appropriate for all ages or sing along with our great entertainment live on stage.
Trixie Mattel brings Skinny Legend Tour to Bournemouth in 2019
Everyone’s favourite doll Trixie Mattel brings her brand new one-woman comedy show to Bournemouth in 2019.
Volunteer at Bourne Free 2018
NOW is the time to get involved with Bourne Free, Bournemouth's annual pride festival.
Bolts: Bourne Free 2018 After Party
Bolts is back with the biggest Bourne Free after party in town at Eden.
Summer 2018 Vice Versa Dates
The summer dates for Vice Versa have been announced.
Bourne Free: 13 - 15 July 2018
Bourne Free, Bournemouth's Pride Festival, is back for 2018 and the dates for your dairy are 13th to 15th July.
Kylie brings Golden Tour to Bournemouth in September
The one and only Kylie Minogue is coming to Bournemouth this autumn after confirming the release of her new, Nashville-influenced album Golden, due out in April.
The Big LGBT+ Event - Wellbeing and Safety
Are you LGBT+ and do you live in, work in or visit Dorset regularly?
Zach Burns to DJ Vice Versa 6th Birthday Bash
Happy Birthday Vice Versa - this February marks their sixth year in Bournemouth.
The Vamps are Coming to Bournemouth in April
British pop-rock band The Vamps are on tour and coming to Bournemouth later this year.
Tickets for Lisa Stansfield in Bournemouth this April
Lisa Stansfield has announced that her new album Deeper will be released in spring 2018 alongside a European tour with one night in Bournemouth.
See The X Factor Live Tour in Bournemouth
Do you want to see your X Factor faves perform live in front of your very eyes? Well, you can - because The X Factor Live Tour is going back on the road and in Bournemouth on the 13th February 2018.
Transgender Day of Remembrance in Bournemouth
Sunday 19th November in The Triangle we will mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance in Bournemouth.
LGBT Participants Needed for Research on Couple Finances
Participants are sought for a research study exploring how finances are both held, and thought about, in modern day couples.
Watch the Young LGBT Video - Into Dust
Into Dust is an original song and music video commissioned by b-side.
See Marc Almond with Orchestra this October
One of Britain’s most gifted, and unique vocal talents, Marc Almond, will take to the stage at Lighthouse this October.
Kingston Lacy Marks 50 Years Since the Partial Decriminalisation of Homosexuality
A bold new installation at the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy in Dorset marks fifty years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.
Vice Versa Dates for the rest of 2017
There are 4 more Vice Versa dates for your diary left in 2017.
Vice Versa Summer Party - 12 August 2017
Vice Versa will be celebrating the summer with a special summer party on Saturday 12th August.
Out in Bournemouth Exhibition at Russell-Cotes
Out in Bournemouth is a celebration of the Bournemouth LGBT+ community through an exhibition of photographs by Emily Endean.
45 Bourne Free photos from the Gardens
The Lower Gardens were packed for the afternoon entertainment at the Bandstand on Saturday 1st July for Bourne Free 2017.
66 photos from Bourne Free Pride Parade 2017
Saturday 1st July saw the colourful Bourne Free Pride Parade travel through Bournemouth. The parade route started on East Cliff, continued through the town centre and ended up in The Triangle.
10 Things You Need to Know about Bourne Free
Bourne Free is Bournemouth's LGBT Pride Festival and takes place each year to celebrate diversity in our community. Here are the top ten things you need to know to enjoy this year's fabulous festival. Have you got your own festival tips? Share them below.
Kingston Lacy to host Sunday Afternoon Pride Picnic
To mark the 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Kingston Lacy in Wimborne are linking up with Bourne Free, Bournemouth's Pride Festival, to offer an afternoon of music on Sunday 2nd July 2017.
BOLTS - the Bourne Free After Party
Bolts is back for the Bourne Free 2017 after party to celebrate pride with DJs Luke Anthony & Charlie Sparx. We're also excited to announce their special guest headliner: Lee Harris (Beyond, WE, The Edge).
Have you fallen in love with "the wrong kind of person"?
Are you putting off getting engaged because you are worried about how your family or loved ones will react?
Join the LGBT Focus Group at Bournemouth Hospital
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting LGBT patients and former patients to give their feedback on the care they have received.
Bournemouth has the first Community Living space for older gay men
Community Living is the first community living space for elderly gay men and has opened in Bournemouth at Hamilton Hall.
Art Exhibition 'Refracted: Collection Highlights'
To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England, the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth are launching the exhibition, 'Refracted: Collection Highlights', which has been co-curated with members of the local LGBT+ community.
See Alison Moyet in Bournemouth
Singer, songwriter and performer Alison Moyet, noted for her bluesy contralto voice, is on a worldwide tour this year and comes to Bournemouth in November.
Alison came to prominence as half of the duo Yazoo, but has since mainly worked as a solo artist.
Get Involved in Bourne Free 2017
Bourne Free is back for 2017 and there's loads of ways you can get involved and be a super hero.
Pride events take a huge amount of work, planning, preparation and organisation. You can do your bit and help make Bourne Free 2017 super-fantastic! Why not...
Help Over The Rainbow this Easter
Over the last 15 years Over the Rainbow has been a local and national destination in its support and advocacy for the needs of the LGBT+ community of Dorset. But now OTR needs your help.
Easter OTR Fundraiser
Easter Sunday - 16th April 2017 is time to show some love, by raising some money for Over The Rainbow – and what better way to do that than to do what the Triangle community does best – throw a party!
Fancy an evening with Collabro?
Collabro are an English musical theatre boyband who took the Britain's Got Talent judges' and viewers' breath away with their renditions of classic tracks.
The boys come to Lighthouse in Poole for one night only in October. Tickets are sure to sell out fast so get in there early.
Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Thomas Leak and Matthew Pagan only formed a month prior to their audition for Britain's Got Talent and came together over their shared love of musical theatre.Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Thomas Leak and Matthew Pagan only formed a month prior to their audition for Britain's Got Talent and came together over their shared love of musical theatre.
Their debut album Stars was released on 18 August 2014 and debuted at number one in the UK.
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Friday 27 October 2017
Bournemouth Student Pride 2017
Bournemouth Student Pride is underway on 28th February 2017.
Taking over Talbot Campus between 11am and 4pm on Tuesday 28th February, celebrating the end of LGBT History Month with all the glitter available in Dorset.
Over The Rainbow Showcase
Come and enjoy an evening of fantastic performances hosted by BU and AUB Perofrming Arts Society in aid of Over The Rainbow.
Space Youth Project Charity Event
Space Youth Project are celebrating their 15th year, LGBT History Month and being an AFC Bournemouth charity with their first Fundraising Dinner.
Bournemouth’s longest-running gay monthly night, Vice Versa, turns five
Back in February 2012, a new monthly night was launched on the Bournemouth gay scene, called Vice Versa. Run by the Xchange and headed up by Dave Hunt, the night immediately grabbed the attention of those clubbers who like their music ‘all things house’ – no cheese, no pop, no commercial – just current, fresh house music.
Pink Triangle: Gay Victims of the Holocaust
A short talk by David Warden as part of the Bournemouth and Poole Holocaust Memorial Day. It took until 2001 for the German government to acknowledge that gay men had been victims of the Nazis.
Bournemouth Student Pride 2017
Bournemouth Student Pride is back for 2017.
After the event's debut in 2016, Students’ Union at Bournemouth University and Arts’ University Students’ Union are teaming up again for Bournemouth Student Pride 2017 on Tuesday 28th February 2017.
Puppetry of the Penis - the Vegas Show
Most of the Western World has played host to PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS, with it having played to millions of people in over 35 countries, and in 5 languages. And now the boys are bringing their show to Bournemouth in February 2017.
A Matt Goss Christmas
Matt Goss is in Bournemouth this December with 'A Matt Goss Christmas UK' Tour.
The special intimate shows will take place around the UK (and in Bournemouth on the 8th December) and fans can expect to see Matt performing Christmas classics and covers as well as his own songs. The new tour follows Matt’s recent 30th anniversary show which took place at Wembley Arena in London.