FAQs
GENERAL
When will tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Body Movements Festival 2025 will be made available to the public in early 2025.
What is Body Movements?
Body Movements is a festival in Southwark Park, London, which celebrates queer bodies in club culture.
This is a place for queer and trans electronic music to be applauded, queer exploration to be encouraged, and queer and trans expression to flourish.
When is Body Movements 2025?
This year the festival will take place in Southwark Park on Sunday 24th August 2025 (Bank Holiday Sunday). It will be a daytime festival, with doors opening at midday. Music will run until approximately 10-10.30pm.
Where is the festival?
SOUTHWARK PARK, SE16 2KX
We never imagined this project would grow from a DIY, radical queer gathering in Hackney Wick to having the opportunity to develop into an open space; a place to play, dance, celebrate, connect, and empower queer bodies.
Out in the open, beneath the trees.
Are allies welcome at Body Movements?
Yes, allies of the queer community are welcome and encouraged at Body Movements, but please familiarise yourself with our respect policy before buying a ticket. Remember, this is a queer celebration first and foremost.
On arrival
- Please bring ID – dead names are fine
- We operate Challenge 25 on the bars
- You have the right to choose who searches you
- Remember that there is no re-entry to the site. These are our licence conditions.
SITE MAP
Please note, this is likely to be updated for Body Movements 2025.
TICKETS
How do I get a ticket?
Tickets for Body Movements 2025 are not currently on sale.
In August, we ran a very limited, private sale for 2025 to our email subscribers. Make sure you are on our mailing list to be in line for the next available tickets. Sign up here.
We will release further information about the public on-sale for Body Movements 2025 and the lineup in the coming months.
Our exclusive ticketing partner is Resident Advisor.
How are your tickets priced?
Tickets for our Summer festival start from £20 + booking fee.
We have a number of ticket options available. Usually, the earlier you arrive at the festival and the sooner you buy a ticket, the cheaper your ticket will be.
Low income scheme
We have discounted tickets for those on a low-income which can be registered for here. We will send out mailers for those who apply to these periodically over the festival on-sale period.
Student tickets
Discounted student tickets are also available publicly on Resident Advisor during the on-sale period. You will need to bring a valid NUS or college ID card with you upon entry to the festival.
Pay-it-forward
If you find yourself in a favourable financial situation, we encourage you to participate in our ‘pay-it-forward’ scheme. The “Pay It Forward” option encourages an ecosystem of care. Not only will this ticket give you full access to the festival, but will partly fund another low-income person’s ticket too.
As an independent festival with no external shareholder investment, we feel it’s important to work collectively in ensuring the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities are part of this celebration.
How do your low-income tickets work?
We have a limited allocation of reduced-price accessible tickets, offered to those who would be otherwise unable to attend the festival.
These tickets can be registered for here. These tickets are accessible by way of application, which we allocate based on your honesty, (we do not ask you to prove your income). If you can afford to buy a normal-priced ticket, please do, or you will be taking away from someone who can’t.
Are there tickets for local residents?
Discounted tickets available to local residents within the Bermondsey area. Some free tickets are also available to residents directly bordering the north side of the park, which will be available via ballot.
Tickets will be available to apply for in late April 2025, please check back for an update on the exact date. Applications sent prior to this date will not be accepted. There is a limit of 4 x resident tickets per household.
To apply, you will need to supply a proof of address via a form. The link will be available on this page in Spring/Summer 2025.
Do you support a charity through your work?
We support charities & queer local community projects in various ways by donating a portion of our ticket sale revenue, guestlist donations and by on-the-day fundraising.
All donations are pooled in our Community Fund. So far we have donated over £35k to charities and projects such as London Trans Pride, We Exist Emergency Fund for Trans people in need, Stonewall Housing, Play They Magazine, Gendered Intelligence, All Out, and Medical Aid for Palestinians.
What if I can’t attend Body Movements after I’ve bought a ticket? Can my tickets be resold?
Resident Advisor’s resale will activate once the event sells out. Before then, you can add your ticket to the resale queue. Find your Body Movements ticket through your Resident Advisor “Order History” and select ‘resale ticket’. Please contact RA if you need more help with this.
Read more about how to use Resident Advisor’s resale here.
Do you offer refunds?
We do not offer refunds or exchanges on tickets bought for Body Movements.
GETTING HERE
How do I get to the festival?
The site is located at Southwark Park, London.
The nearest tube stations are Bermondsey and Canada Water. The postcode for Southwark Park is SE16 2FD. A map of the site will be shared with ticket holders via email and on our Instagram page soon.
Nearest London Overground train stations:
Bermondsey (0.4 miles to entrance, 0.7 miles from exit)
Rotherhithe (0.7 miles to entrance, 0.7 miles from exit)
Canada Water (0.5 miles to entrance, 0.3 miles from exit)
Bus stops:
The nearest bus stops to the entrance to the festival are: Southwark Park Stop C and F)
The nearest bus stops to the exit of the festival are: Hothfield Place Stop P and Surrey Quays Road Stop Y.
Taxi drop-off:
0.3 miles from the festival entrance: Carriage Drive, SE16 2ET
Closest airport: London City or Gatwick
What facilities will there be for cyclists?
A dedicated area will be agreed within Southwark Park for E-bike users to park and hire bikes from. Users will not be able to park E-Bikes within a pre-determined exclusion zone around the park to keep pathways free for pedestrians. Please follow instructions on your E-Bike’s mobile app and signage upon arrival to Southwark Park.
E-Bikes will not be available for hire from this location at the end of the event.
We will provide a dedicated parking zone with lockable facilities for anyone wanting to attend the festival via their own bicycle. This will be located close to the event entrance. Please follow signage and guidance from our steward as you enter the park. Bikes are left at the owner’s risk.
What time do I need to arrive by?
Your ticket will have an arrival time which must be adhered to. We recommend arriving as early as possible to enjoy the music.
Re-entry
Re-entry to the festival is not be permitted, as a condition of our license.
ACCESSIBILITY
We’re on a mission to make Body Movements as accessible as it can be.
Please read our Accessibility Policy for information on the site, getting here and getting around.
We offer free tickets for personal assistants if you have bought a ticket for yourself – please email us at info@bodymovements.co.uk with a copy of your ticket, and we will send you an additional ticket for your PA.
POLICIES
Safety + Wellbeing
Body Movements takes a firm stance against any aggressive or inappropriate behaviour. This includes any instances of racism, sexism, homophobia, or transphobia. If you witness or are affected by any inappropriate behaviour then please report to a warden, steward or member of security.
If you begin to feel unwell at any point or see anyone who appears to be in distress for any reason, please inform a welfare armband wearer, steward or member of security immediately. Look after yourself and be considerate of those around you. please read our festival respect policy to understand our approach to wellbeing.
Age
This is an 18+ festival. We will be operating age checks on the door and challenge 25 will be in operation on all bars.
Green Policy
Whilst on-site (and always!) please use bins for any rubbish you may have. Be respectful of your surroundings, and make sure you do not create litter.
Consider taking public transport, cycling or walking to the site to reduce your carbon footprint, and bring an empty water bottle to the site.
Search Policy
Security will be operating searches on entry to the festival. By entering the festival you are consenting to be searched. You have the right to choose which security member searches you. Security and venue staff reserve the right to refuse anyone entry to the festival.
Body Movements operates a zero-tolerance policy on illegal drugs and legal highs. Please do not attempt to enter the festival carrying either, as it may result in refusal of entry, you could be ejected or reported to the police.
What is Body Movements commitment to safety and inclusion?
Body Movements is fully committed to the education of all venue staff and security to ensure the best care for our community. We’ll be telling you more about how we are doing this via our social media & email communication.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Can I bring food + drink into the festival?
Empty water bottles are permitted into the festival and there will be free water points around the festival. When choosing your water bottle, please be mindful that glass will be confiscated. Any other food and drink is not permitted.
BBQs + gas canisters are not allowed.
If you need to bring food or drink into the festival on medical grounds, please reach out to us ahead of the festival at info@bodymovements.co.uk.
What is your drug policy?
Controlled & psychoactive substances will not be allowed into the festival. If these items are found on you, you may be refused entry or reported to the police. This does not include prescription drugs.
Unidentified liquids and small bottles of liquid are not permitted.
How much can I bring with me? Is there a limit on bag sizes?
There will not be a cloakroom on site. So we advise you to pack light + dress according to the weather. If you are wearing a different outfit whilst you are travelling and need to change on arrival, please make sure these items fit in a small bag (no bigger than A4). This is so everyone has enough space on the dance floor.
Because of this, it’s important that you look after your belongings + keep them on you at all times.
My outfit includes chains/spikes/fetish gear. Will these be confiscated?
We want you to feel your most free, confident, sexy self. Fetish wear, including outfits with large chains etc, will be permitted into the festival and we are working closely with on-site security to make sure this policy is upheld.
Please be mindful that weapons, sharp objects and lasers/laser pens will not be allowed into the festival – even as part of a look.
What is your policy for medicine and sexual health medication?
If you need to bring medicine into the festival, please contact our access team ahead of the festival at info@bodymovements.co.uk.
You will be allowed to bring PrEP into the festival alongside matching ID (dead names are ok).
Accessibility
You can find our accessibility policy here.
Access dogs will be allowed into the festival, however we will ask for proof that any dog is registered with an organisation that is a member of Assistance Dogs UK.
Camping chairs are not permitted into the festival, however this policy will be relaxed for anyone who needs to bring them because they cannot stand for longer periods, for example due to long covid.
Free companion, carer and personal assistant tickets are available on request. Please email us at the email address above to arrange this. We will not ask for evidence of accessibility requirements.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your specific access needs or how body movements can be made more accessible for you.
Prohibited:
- Bags larger than A4 paper size
- Food and drink (there are water points on site, empty bottles are permitted).
- Controlled and psychoactive substances, other than prescription drugs (matching ID is required).
- Dogs / other animals (with the exception of assistance dogs, agreed with us in advance).
- Bikes / skateboards / scooters.
- Folding chairs
- Selfie sticks
- Flagpoles
- Golf umbrellas
- Glass / aerosols / gas canisters / BBQs / weapons / sharp objects
- Pyrotechnics / flares / fireworks / lasers / laser pens
- Megaphones / large amplification equipment / klaxons / air horns
- Drones / unmanned aerial vehicles
- Professional camera / filming equipment
Allowed:
- Empty water bottles (not glass)
- Prescription drugs (alongside matching ID)
- Hand held personal cameras.
- Make-up and sunscreen (you may be asked to test these on yourself).
- Fetish wear (inc. large chains)
- Bags smaller than A4 paper
- Sealed and unused bottles of poppers
- Assistance dogs
- Flags (but not flagpoles)
FOOD
Our 2024 food vendors were:
Chick ‘n’ sours – The Sausage – Yam Good – Plantain Kitchen – Masa Tacos – Banana LeafHarissa & Lemon – La Creme – Afromufasa – Smashing Plates – En Root
We will add 2025 food traders in the summer of 2025.
LOST PROPERTY
On the event day we will have a Lost Property Manager based in the Welfare Tent who will be looking after all lost & found items from the day.
This is where you should go during the live show if you lose something.
If you have not collected your lost item by the end of the festival and want to retrieve it, please send an email to either lostandfound@thisisgala.co.uk and info@bodymovements.co.uk.