11th September 2025 -
14th September 2025
b-side’s Big Weekend honoured the spirit of Portland and Weymouth as Towns of Culture 2025, revealing untold stories from our island.
Audiences discovered memories from the armed forces, moments of joy and resilience in LGBTQ+ lives, and heartfelt testimonies from those seeking asylum.
Many joined a mass stitching workshop to complete the Portland Dress, some experienced extraordinary contemporary dance in a boxing ring, and all celebrated the extraordinary people, captivating stories, and creative spirit that make Portland truly unique.
b-side BIG Weekend 2025
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The Portland Dress exhbition at the Old Engine Shed
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MAS(S) by Concrete at High Angle Battery
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Section 28 and Me by Tom Marshman
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Excess Baggage by Kevin Cameron, at High Angle Battery
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Green apples by Marc Bruce Company at Portland Amateur Boxing Club
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Almost Synchro at Black Barge Beach
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Almost Synchro at Black Barge Beach
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Almost Synchro Workshop
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Pub Grub, Luke Wright at Royal Manor Theatre
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Batik Wax Workshop with Ria Ekasari
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FRINGE - Modern Folk Studio
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FRINGE - Rhyme and Reveal Spoken Word night
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Portland Parade indoors at Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy
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Fish workshop with artist Holly Miller
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Weymouth Concert Brass
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