ABOUT BOURNEMOUTH 7s
Bournemouth 7s Festival was born out of a passion for rugby and a good night out. 17 years later, it has grown to become a multi-award-winning festival, celebrating the best of sport and music and attracting over 30,000 people & 400+ touring sports teams. 🤝
Dubbed the ‘Sporting Glastonbury’ (by DJ Spoony, not us, we promise), touring teams compete in an array of competitions across our ever-growing sporting lineup; rugby, netball, hockey, cheerleading, 3×3 basketball, fitness games and dodgeball. Amidst the sport, the festival boasts 10 beautifully curated music arenas, as well as renowned headliners, and so many other awesome experiences such as Bingo Lingo, foam parties, a silent disco & loads more. 🕺
Still independently owned by founders Dodge and Fleur Woodall, the festival may have grown since 2008, but the passion for all things sport and partying remains, and that's what makes Bournemouth 7s a truly unique experience. 🤩
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FESTIVAL TIMELINE
2024
Wow where to begin?! Our biggest ever lineup saw Rudimental, Wilkinson and Joel Corry grace the stage. VIP was reimagined into a tiki paradise, JUBEL transformed the Beer Tent, and everyone enjoyed a weekend of unreal vibes!
2023
Not one but two new sports stole the show in 2023! Cheerleading and 3x3 Basketball took the total number of sports to 7. The energy continued with Katy B's headline performance and the debut of the C4 Silent Disco.
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 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, 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.
