Europe’s biggest Cheer event ‘flips’ back into Bournemouth for its 20th anniversary

News 20 June 2025

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This weekend, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) will be buzzing with glitter, flips, and high-flying spirit as Europe’s largest all-star cheerleading and dance competition returns to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) from Friday 20-Sunday 22 June 2025.

Celebrating 20 incredible years, Future Cheer’s FC Internationals is back, bigger, and more spectacular than ever. Returning to the BIC’s Windsor Hall and Purbeck Hall, the event will transform the venue into a multi-arena celebration of athleticism, artistry, and fierce competition.

Cheerleaders, dancers, and fans from across the UK will gather for a weekend packed with jaw-dropping performances, unforgettable moments, and sky-high energy as top-tier teams of all ages and abilities compete for prestigious titles, national glory, and the chance to qualify for the international stage.

Awards will be presented in Bournemouth International Centre’s Tregonwell Hall and Bournemouth Pavilion, capping off a weekend of high-flying thrills and unforgettable memories.

Future Cheer Directors, Ian and Tessa Crow, said;

“We’re thrilled to be celebrating Future Cheer’s 20th Anniversary in Bournemouth’s fantastic town centre. With sunshine, hotels, shops, restaurants and the beautiful beach, we couldn’t pick a better place to host this fantastic event.

“This year’s competition is fiercer than ever, with qualifying teams set to compete in Future Cheer’s European Championships in Barcelona in June 2026, as well as the IASF World Cheerleading and Dance Championship in Florida in 2026. With such amazing titles up for grabs, we can’t wait for this weekend to see all the teams’ fantastic talent and spirit! Good luck to everyone involved!”

Bournemouth International Centre is owned by BCP Council and is operated in partnership with registered charity and social enterprise BH Live.

On behalf of BH Live, Steve Turner, Director of Venues, shared;

“We’re thrilled to welcome back Future Cheer for another high-energy weekend of talent and teamwork. This event brings a real buzz to the region, supporting our local shops, cafés,

hotels and restaurants with a welcome boost in footfall. We wish all athletes the very best – and hope spectators, friends and family have a fantastic time cheering them on!”

For tickets, more information, and what’s on, visit bic.co.uk.

More information about Future Cheer is online at futurecheer.net.