Summer

Did you know June the 17th 2017 is Harry Paye Day? An annual event that happens in Poole dedicated to the famous pirate Harry Paye! Who is Harry Paye? 'A good 200 years before the likes of Blackbeard, Captain Flynn, Long John Silver, Charles Vane, etc all of whom are portrayed fantastically in the series ‘Black Sails’ (If you haven’t watched...

The Bournemouth Race for Life takes place on Sunday the 11th of June 2017! What is the Race for Life? The race for life is where thousands of women come together to unite with one purpose. To raise money. To BEAT CANCER. The course is 5k (or just over 3 miles) and is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities...

Prepare to party hard and show off your retro style at the Isle of Wight festival this year! The 8th-11th of June 2017 is the date you need in your diary! The Isle of Wight festival is a must-have for any festival lover out there! So who's playing this year? Isle of Wight - what's the line up? Mainstage: Friday: David...

Still stuck on a theme for SUBU's Summer Ball 2017? Well with it only being days away why not pair up with some friends and go as a group? Round the Group up and include all your friends! Here are a few good ideas for you to 'group it out' this year at Summer Ball 2017! Baywatch Baywatch is always...

Who's excited for SUBU's Summer Ball 2017! It's only a few weeks away now!! Make sure you are prepared for Saturday the 3rd of June 2017. SUBU Summer Ball in nearly here - what are you wearing? So you are planning on heading to Summer Ball but you don't know what to wear? Then look no further! We got some...

Six long years we have waited for the next installment of Pirate's of The Caribbean... that's practically a lifetime in movie years! But on May the 25th 2017 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is finally washing up on UK shores and we cannot wait! Pirates are back - what's the adventure this time? 'Jack is back...

Calling all students! Student's Union Bournemouth Summer Ball is just under two weeks away!! Summer Ball - what's the fuss? It's the BIGGEST date in any Bournemouth University Student's calendar. The annual SUBU Summer Ball 2017! It's taking place on Saturday the 3rd of June! There is no specific theme but usually most people have a laugh and dress to...

Taking place on 26th, 27th & 28th May 2017 (Bank Holiday Weekend) this year will be the 10th Anniversary of Bournemouth 7s! To celebrate there will be New Arenas, a New Vets Cup (Over 35s) and much more this year! What is Bournemouth 7s? Bournemouth 7s has become the World’s Largest Sport & Music Festival and is fast approaching its...

Now it's true this tale is as old a time... well as old as 1991 anyway when Disney released their original animated movie of 'Beauty and the Beast'. Well now we are excited about the live action version Disney are bringing us. It hits theatres March 17th 2017! (That's right only four days away!!! ). Beauty sure is beautiful! Playing...

Who loves a good classic? Well me too! I bet you are excited for the new King Kong movie coming out?! The 9th of March is the date you need to save for your diary! Kong: Skull Island - guaranteed to be a blockbuster! Let's be honest with big names such as Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie...

In light of recent events, it is important now more than ever to support your local businesses here in Britain. Holiday at home, buy from little independent shops and spend more time enjoying each other’s company! Holiday in Great Britain! We have so many gorgeous un-spoiled places to see right here on your doorstep that most of us have never heard of. Why cross the Channel to Paris if you haven’t explored the stunning architecture of Bath or Chester? Save the airfare of travelling to Australia and surf the beautiful beaches of Cornwall and Devon. With so many extravagant castles such as Arundel, St Michael’s Mount and of course, Windsor there is more to see than you can imagine! Celebrate your heritage while taking a much needed break in the Cotswolds or get a massive adrenaline rush in one of our many adventure theme parks. The possibilities are endless! Continue reading →

Summer Ball is one of the biggest fancy dress events in Bournemouth and the very best on the student calendar. When it comes to what to wear, trust Hollywood Fancy Dress to sort you out with the best costumes and accessories on the coast! Summer Ball From Saturday 11th June to the early hours of Sunday 12th, the students of Bournemouth will be partying harder than they have ever partied before! Will you be joining them? If the answer is yes then you need to check out what we have in store for you for 2016! What To Wear? There have been a whole host of new lines release for 2016, so you can trust us to bring you the freshest fancy dress on the scene. Continue reading →

It’s that time of the year again guys and girls! Slap on the sun screen and hit the student party of the year with the SUBU Summer Ball! SUBU Summer Ball! For the past 20 years students from Bournemouth University have enjoyed the biggest and best festival party in the South. This year it will take place on Saturday 11th June at Chapel Gate in Parley, so save the date. If you have been before, you will know this is serious business! With stages, food stalls and fun fair rides, there will be plenty to keep you entertained for a full 10 hour experience. As always there will be an after party at The Old Fire Station from 2am called ‘Encore’. For those still standing at the end of it, there will be the ultimate glory of the survivors’ photo at Bournemouth pier! Continue reading →

From Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August we welcome back the best event of the summer. Bournemouth Air Festival is returning with a huge and impressive line up of shows and displays to look forward to!  Now, we Brits don’t need much of an excuse to hit the beach, but Bournemouth Air Festival can draw a crowd from far and wide. Since it began in 2008, the air festival has not stopped growing. Not only do the organisers give you a spectacular show year in, year out, they also help raise money for charities chosen by the armed forces. This infamous event has even been voted the best tourism event in the country and was voted gold by Visit England. Continue reading →

They are little balls of yellow cuteness that everyone loved from the moment they graced our screens in Despicable Me. I am, of course, talking about the adorable Minions and now they have their very own movie! Join the Minions on their epic journey that takes you right back to the dawn of time when they were tiny single cell organisms and watch them evolve! Minions are always looking to serve the most despicable master and they will travel the world over to find them. After a string of failed attempts the Minions fall into a deep depression that they can’t seem to shake. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan to put them back on top and with the help of the rebellious Stuart and lovable little Bob; they set off on their big adventure! Their thrilling journey leads them right into the arms of the world’s first ever female super villain, Scarlet Overkill, who has her eyes set on global domination. Continue reading →

It’s time for the biggest end of year blowout on the South coast! We bring you SUBU Summer Ball 2015 and it is set to be HUGE! You've gathered your friends; you've got your tickets now all you need to do is get your costumes! Summer Ball! Having fun in fancy dress is what Summer Ball is all about so make sure you get yourself ready as soon as possible. There is no set theme for Summer Ball fancy dress so you can literally be whoever and whatever you choose! The possibilities are endless and there is no limit on how creative you can be. As you can imagine, we've seen some really great Summer Ball costumes over the years and are proud to say that we've contributed to a lot of what you see while you’re partying it up! We thought it was only fair to give you some ideas and pointers to help you choose your fancy dress for this year’s SUBU bash. Continue reading →

Bestival September 2014 All the kids are back to school, so it’s time for the big kids to come out and play! From Thursday the 4th to Sunday the 7th September, Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight will be booming with funky music and even funkier people! It’s time for Bestival, a prime fancy dress festival that should be...

The event of the summer is right around the corner, so if you're considering booking tickets for the Abba Reunion show in Bournemouth on 31st August, it's probably time to start thinking about what you're going to wear! Whilst fancy dress isn't mandatory, the 70s was such a cool era that dressing up for the occasion will be lots of...

ABBA Tribute ABBA is coming to The Pavilion on the 31st August! Ok, so it may not be the real Abba but trust me, you will be whisked back to the 70’s when you see this incredibly authentic performance. The tribute has been put together by Sweeney Entertainments and the producer, director and choreographer from the original Abbamania musical from...

New Forest Fairy Festival The spirit of summer is in all of us at the moment with all this glorious weather so why not let it loose at this year’s New Forest Fairy Festival. Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of August will be filled with magic and wonder for anyone visiting Burley Park, the site will be open from 10am-6pm...