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ESTABLISHED 2008
ABOUT US

Since 2008 Bournemouth 7s has been throwing festivals for sports people and party lovers, establishing itself as a date that everyone puts in their calendar each year.

Now the World’s Largest Sport & Music Festival it has grown to attract 30,000 people to the south coast each year.

Curated and delivered by a small team based in Bournemouth, the festival was the brainchild of Dodge & Fleur Woodall who still privately own the business to this day. 

The entire B7s staff share a huge passion for sport, music and attention to detail.

MEET THE TEAM

CEO & FOUNDER
DODGE WOODALL
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
FLEUR WOODALL
MANAGING DIRECTOR
CRAIG MATHIE
EVENTS DIRECTOR
PAUL ASHURST
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MATT HALL
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
DAN BERRY
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
CALLIE WORTH
EVENTS ASSISTANT
CIARA HOLLIS
TEAM SALES
LAWRENCE FINCH
DESIGN EXECUTIVE
ASH TAYLOR

FESTIVAL TIMELINE

2022

The 15th Anniversary of B7s did not disappoint! Two new arenas meant that B7s fans could soak up even more atmosphere. DJ legends Chase and Status blew the roof off our Big Top - the perfect ending to an incredible weekend.

2021

The long-awaited comeback festival was spectacular! With Ella Eyre headlining, the National Fitness Games debuting, and Bingo Lingo making it's first B7s appearance, this one was worth the wait!

2020

After postponements and the eventual cancellation due to the pandemic, the 2020 festival wasn't to be. However, the B7s community pulled together and made sure we'd make a fitting return in 2021.

2019

2019 saw the introduction of the Funky Forest, Ya Mum’s House and the all new VIP Colourseum. A headline performance from Professor Green capped off an unforgettable festival weekend!

2018

With 2 new sports, 2 new arenas, a rebranded V.VIP Legends Lounge and a huge headline set from Example, the 2018 festival was a big step up! The brand new Bunker became an instant favourite among our fans!

2017

The 10th anniversary was an incredible celebration, adding more musical legends to the growing list of Bournemouth 7s performances, with MistaJam, Artful Dodger and Brandon Block all wowing the crowds.

2016

Witnessed our first ever festival headline performance by Fatman Scoop, one for the records books. A legendary and historic performance that took the roof off the beer tent.

2015

Hitting 30,000 people over the weekend saw the festival hit another milestone, selling out all 4 sports welcoming just under 400 Sports teams going from strength to strength and winning many accolades within the Industry.

2014

Sport Number 4!! With the continued success of the the number of Sport teams at the Festival, Hockey was introduced and was an instant hit with our fans. A sell out competition to add to the plethora of sports on offer.

2013

Dodgeball joins the Party and becomes the festival's 3rd Sport. The launch of Dodgeball saw the most extravagant fancy dress and festival goers could even play against England International Rugby legend, Lewis Moody.

2012

Celebrating it’s 5th Birthday and a 20,000 sell out crowd, the festival's sister company was launched. Viper 10 Sportswear provided bespoke kits and team wear to sports teams across the UK and Europe.

2011

Nintendo became the first headline sponsor along with a cheeky performance from The Cuban Brothers. The Beer Tent doubled in size and it was clear that this was becoming something very special.

2010

Radio One’s DJ Spoony dubs the festival the “Sporting Glastonbury”. A loyal fanbase and festival community started to manifest, and so did interest with major international brands including Nintendo, Adidas & Red Bull.

2009

Word spread fast across the Rugby and Netball worlds. Celebrities set their sights on attending the festival. The VIP & V.VIP Arenas cemented their place at the heart of the festival next to the National Cup Pitch.

2008

Bournemouth 7s Festival is born. A unique combination of Sport and Music with an unrivalled atmosphere makes its stamp within the UK festival market. This is where this crazy journey began.

EVENTFUL ENTREPRENEUR PODCAST

Founder of Bournemouth 7s Festival, Dodge Woodall, has his own podcast ‘The Eventful Entrepreneur’. Check out the epiosde below to learn more about the Bournemouth 7s Festival journey.