Are you LGBT+ and you live/work in Dorset? Have you experienced any form of homophobia, transphobia or bi-phobia?
Latest Local LGBT News
The latest news, events, gossip and LGBT information from across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.
Are we missing something? Contact us with your story.
Lesflicks Celebrates LGBT History Month with a programme of short films
Lesflicks will be celebrating LGBT history month with a short film programme aimed at increasing the knowledge of, and access to lesbian and bisexual film. This year's theme is Mind, Body & Soul, with two programmes of short films to engage, entertain and inspire the LGBTQ+ community. Access to the two film programmes will be made available between 1st and 28th February 2021 via the LesflicksVOD platform.
Happy New Year 2021
As the COVID-19 restrictions continue, we wish you all a Happy New Year and hope to see everyone again in 2021.
Lesflicks releases SUBMERGE, a romantic drama feature film
Lesflicks VOD continues its strong growth and further sets itself as the go-to platform for lesbian & bisexual film across the world with the release of SUBMERGE on 25 October 2020.
Jordan (Lily Hall), a 20 year old athletic university student has added another extracurricular activity to her over-scheduled life—seducing her tutor, Angie (Christina Hallett), while doing research work for Angie’s partner Cameron (Andrew Curry), who is also Jordan's professor. Bi best friend Lucas (Kevin Dee) teases her that she’s an over-achiever, but not even Jordan can keep all these balls in the air indefinitely.
New Photobook Shows History of Men in Love, 1850-1950
A new book, Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850-1950 portrays the history of romantic love between men in hundreds of moving and tender vernacular photographs taken between the years 1850 and 1950. This visual narrative of astonishing sensitivity brings to light an until-now-unpublished collection of hundreds of snapshots, portraits, and group photos taken in the most varied of contexts, both private and public.
Bourne Free Needs You!
More...
Dreamboys - Too Hard to Resist
Scream if you are ready to misbehave because Dreamboys are heading to Bournemouth with their Too Hard To Resist UK Tour.
Bourne Free Pride Festival 2021
Bourne Free 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis, but Bournemouth's pride celebration will be back in 2021. The theme for 2021 will be ‘Stronger Together – Celebrating Our Emergency Services & All Key Workers’.
Audacious Launches Confessions Art Project
A safe space in which secrets can be shared in complete anonymity, a place to free guilt, cleanse the soul and unburden the mind – what would you confess?
Bourne Free Pride Festival Virtual Pride
Bourne Free Pride Festival will be hosting a Virtual Pride LIVE on their Facebook page from 5pm Saturday 4th July.
COVID-19 Impacts LGBT+ People Around the World
LGBT+ people around the world are being hit brutally hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Happens to Eurovision 2020 on the BBC?
There may be no actual contest happening this year, but the BBC is promising plenty of Eurovision content across TV, radio and online in celebration of the biggest music competition in the world.
Join Virtual Pride 2020 this May
Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak many local Pride festivals, including Bourne Free, Bournemouth's Pride Festival, have been postponed or cancelled.
Bourne Free 2020 Cancelled due to Coronavirus
Bourne Free, Bournemouth's Pride Festival was due to take place in July 2020, however, organisers have taken the decision to cancel this year's event due to the Coronavirus situation.
Heels of Hell Drag Show to Thrill Bournemouth
A selection of the world's greatest drag queens join forces this Halloween for a night like no other.
Not Again, Alan! comedy tour to play Bournemouth
Alan is bringing his unique style of comedy to Bournemouth Pavilion for two nights in September 2020.
Bourne Free 2020 to be held at Meyrick Park
Bourne Free trustees have announced the date of the 2020 Bourne Free Pride Weekend, namely Friday 3rd and Saturday the 4th of July 2020. The other big news is that pride in 2020 will take place at Meyrick Park!
Pet Shop Boys 2020 Greatest Hits Tour will play Bournemouth
Pet Shop Boys have announced that they’ll be heading out on their first ever greatest hits tour next year - with one night in Bournemouth.
Strictly Come Dancing - Professionals Tour 2020
Following the incredible success of Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals 2019 UK Tour, dance fans will be delighted to hear that next year some of their favourite Pros will again don their dancing shoes and return to the road in a sparkling brand new 34-date UK tour - with 3 shows in Bournemouth.
Bourne Free 2019 Gardens - 40 Photos
After the parade, Bourne Free continued in the gardens with stalls and live music.
Bourne Free 2019 Parade - See 100 Photos
Thousands of people lined the streets of Bournemouth to watch the Bourne Free parade snake it's way through town.
Pride Picnic at Kingston Lacy
Celebrate the Bounremouth Pride weekend with an afternoon of al fresco entertainment at Kingston Lacy.
What's On for Bourne Free 2019?
Bourne Free Pride Festival is not far off. The dates for your diary are 12th to the 14th July 2019.
Proud Cherries going from strength to strength
“Inclusion is massive.” Those were the words of AFC Bournemouth captain Simon Francis ahead of an informative discussion on equality and diversity within football.
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
Get ready for a dance show like no other this March, starring Strictly star AJ Pritchard.
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.
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.