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The Consortium Store

About Us
The Consortium Store

The Consortium was established in 1993 opening as an independently owned skate store in Bournemouth on the UK's south coast.

Over the years the store has evolved as we have grown, continually reflecting our personal interests and tastes, always contemporary whilst remaining loyal to our skate heritage.

The Consortium Store currently stocks a large selection of brands and product, including clothing from Addict, Cahartt, D.I.E, Insight, King, Lakai, New Era, Obey, Stussy, Volcom, WESC, Zoo York and 10 Deep. Footwear by Nike SB, Adidas Skate, Vans, Pointer, Lakai, Reebok, Supra and DVS. Skate hardwear and clothing from Landscape, Heroin, Death, Girl and Chocolate, Independent, Shortys, Destructo, Venture, Traffic, Cliché, Diamond Hardwear. Accessories such as Eastpak bags, New Era caps and Nixon watches. Paint and artist supplies including Montana Hardcore and Montana Alien.

Our aim with the online store on this website is to offer you choice selected product from our current stock. New stock will be continually added so please check back regularly. Also please be aware that what is shown here on the site is only a fraction of what is carried in-store, if there is something that you're after that is not shown on this site please contact us using the 'contact' link above and we will do our best to help you.

The Consortium Bar and Club

The Consortium Bar and Club opened it's doors in February 2001 providing Bournemouth a much needed alternative to the mass of commercial chain owned clubs that dominate the town.

We have been and continue to be instrumental in offering the area the freshest new and big names from throughout the independent music scene, as well as screening skate, surf and bmx premiers.

Artists who have played the club include The Scratch Perverts, Goldie, Plump DJ's, Maseo (De La Soul), Uffie, Feadz, Krafty Kuts, MSTRKRFT, Ugly Duckling, The Fratellis, Turin Brakes, Roots Manuva, The Quantic Soul Orchestra and Spanky Wilson, Daddy G (Massive Attack), The Bays, People Under the Stairs, Erol Alkan, Bonobo, The Cooper Temple Clause, Skream, The Nextmen, Art Brut, Mr. Scruff, James Lavelle + UNKLE, DJ Yoda, Andy C, LTJ Bukem, DJ Zinc, DJ Format, High Contrast, DJ Shortkut, Shitdisco, Peanut Butter Wolf, The Freestlyers, Annie Mac, DJ Kentaro, Layo and Bushwacka, Evil Nine, Howie B, Lady Sovereign, Princess Superstar, Jazzanova, Sugarman Three, DJ Cash Money, Dynamite MC, MC Wrec and many, many more.

We've also been happy to host party's with Hospital Records, Bestival, NME, Ride BMX Magazine, Backyard Jam, Burton Snowboards, Volcom, Rizla, Smirnoff, Animal Clothing, Ripcurl and WESC, and currently host the short film showcase - Future Shorts.

As well as working with some of the biggest names around we also actively support local artists, bands and DJs. We also maintain a close working relationship with Bournemouth's Art Institute hosting art exhibits, fashion shows, parties and fund raisers.

The Consortium Bar and Club is currently closed while it undergoes an exciting and extensive refurbishment. To be updated with progress reports, future events and all other news please subscribe to our newsletter via the link below...