UWE Summer Ball 2023

TICKETS GO OFF SALE SOON! The BIGGEST date in every UWE Students' calendar is here 🥳 That's right, the UWE Summer Ball 2023 is here and we cannot wait to show you what's in store!🤩 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭: 🕺 1500 UWE Students 🍻 Various bars for you to choose from 🍷 Dedicated cocktail and wine bar 💥 Live Acts performing on our Main Stage and inside one of the castles turrets 🎳 Loads of Games & Activities for you to take part in 🍔 Variety of street food traders available for you to enjoy from day into evening 🪩 After Party included within your ticket 👯‍♀️ You can bring one non-UWE guest, as long as it’s a UWE student purchasing the ticket for them, and they will need to arrive at the venue with you 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞: Black Tie Optional / Smart Casual 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 | 𝐍𝐨 𝐈𝐃 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 FAQ: WHAT IS THE SUMMER BALL? A) The UWE Bristol Summer Ball is the end of year party organised by Dazed Events, Propaganda, and Sounds & Silences on behalf of The Students’ Union at UWE. It is running from 2pm - 10pm with several stages of music, entertainment, food stalls, bars and activities throughout the day. The event is only open only to UWE students plus their guests! HOW DO WE CLAIM OUR BUS TICKETS? A) You would have been sent 2 links to your email and WhatsApp where you can claim an Outbound and Inbound bus ticket. Buses from UWE to Walton Castle run from 13:30-15:40 and then they will return to UWE from 20:00-22:00. Make sure you're at the bus pick up points 10 minutes before your allotted time! Bus tickets are one per person, you cannot book multiple slots - we will delete multiple bookings. (If you are booking a bus ticket for someone else, drop us an email explaining why you’re booking and who for and we can make a note of it) Email the other person's full name to [email protected] For more information check your WhatsApp or emails for the bus ticket links. REMINDER: There is no parking at the event and you will be turned away. WHERE WILL OUR TICKETS BE SCANNED? A) They will be scanned by one of our stewards on campus before you get on the bus. WILL THERE BE BAG CHECKS? A) There will be security conducting searches before you get on the bus so remember, no booze, no food, no sharp objects, nothing illegal, and make sure to bring your ID. (Same applies for the After Party) CAN I BE TURNED AWAY FOR BEING TOO INTOXICATED? A) Yes. If you’re too intoxicated and could pose a risk to yourself and or others then the security reserve the right to refuse you entry onto the bus. WILL THE BARS TAKE CASH? A) This is a cashless event so make sure to bring other methods of payments. WHERE IS THE AFTER PARTY? A) The After Party will be at the Students’ Union on Frenchay Campus from 8:30pm till 2am and is exclusively for people who have tickets to the Summer Ball. CAN I BRING NON-STUDENT FRIENDS OR FRIENDS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES? A) YES! You can bring one non-UWE guest, as long as it’s a UWE student purchasing the ticket for them, and they will need to arrive at the venue with you. IS THERE DISABLED ACCESS? A) Yes! We really want everyone attending to have the most enjoyable time possible. If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with the SU to organise this. [email protected] DO I HAVE TO BE OVER 18 TO ATTEND? A) This is an 18+ event so you will need to bring your ID CAN I BRING ALCOHOL? A) You cannot bring alcohol but there will be alcohol sold at the event. There will be a main bar serving a variety of beverages and an inner bar within the castle. WILL THERE BE FOOD AT THE EVENT? A) Food will be available to purchase from a variety of street food traders for you to enjoy from day into evening. Q) WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY? A) For tickets purchased up to and including 28th February, if you are no longer able to attend then please get in touch via [email protected] explaining your situation and we will look into it for you. Applies to all tickets purchased from 1st March onwards: Please check the event details carefully before purchasing a ticket as our event partners can’t offer a refund if the event is going ahead as planned. You will be able to claim a refund if the date or location of the event changes, or in the event of a cancellation. If you no longer wish to attend the event, there is an option to transfer/sell your ticket to another student. Follow the steps here: https://help.fixr.co/en/articles/2032380-how-to-transfer-a-ticket Please note that the option to ticket transfer will expire on the 24th of May at 5PM! Any questions regarding the buses please email [email protected] Any other questions? Please email [email protected]