For over two decades, the SUBU Summer Ball has been the biggest date in every Bournemouth University students’ calendar. It is a landmark experience and a fundamental right of passage for all students at BU.
Kicking off in the afternoon sunshine on a sun-kissed field in Chapel Gate, students party until the sun comes up and head down to Bournemouth Beach for the infamous survivors photo during sunrise!
If you’re not familiar with the Summer Ball, it’s an annual festival that’s exclusive to students at Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth. The event has been organised by SUBU since 1994, and is the perfect way for students to celebrate the end of the academic year.
The SUBU Summer Ball is proud to be the BIGGEST student festival in the UK! You’ll find several stages of music for you to explore, with previous line ups ranging from ABBA Gold (arguably the best ABBA tribute band in the world!) to huge stars including Stormzy, Kurupt FM and Chase & Status.
If these music artists aren’t to your taste, don’t worry! The SUBU Summer Ball is home to a range of immersive experiences for you to explore, including free funfair rides, roaming performances, bars and food stalls.
Fancy dress is hugely encouraged and we love to see it on a MASSIVE scale - so if you’re thinking of coming, it’s the perfect excuse for you to don your best costume!
When the party is over, hop on a free shuttle bus back to the Old Fire Station for the official SUBU Summer Ball After Party. If you manage to survive the night, head down to the beach for the legendary survivors photo - a tradition since the Summer Ball begain in the nineties!
Your ticket to the SUBU’s Summer Ball includes free return travel, free admission for all funfair rides, and a ticket to the official After Party at The Old Fire Station.
Tickets are exclusive to Bournemouth University Students and Arts University Bournemouth students, however, each student can bring up to three non-student guests.
Nothing compares to the SUBU Summer Ball. Get your tickets NOW at www.subusummerball.co.uk
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