You’ll have seen the announcements on Facebook, and pencilled the date in your diary; there’s no doubt about it, Graduation Ball 2016 is on the way.

Taking place on the 6^th of June 2016, the fantastic event is always a night to remember. In anticipation of the first wave of information being released on Monday (18^th of April), we take a look back at previous year’s graduation balls.

Last year we saw the likes of Katy B, Bass Hunter and Labrinth take over Oceana, with the ‘Music Through The Ages’ themed event. Each room was themed with … Read the rest

So after months of anticipation, the night you’ve all been waiting for is just a few days away! So in order to plan your night, we have collated the locations and timings for each of the acts playing, so you don’t have to worry about missing your fave artist.

But firstly, a few reminders about the night. Please remember to bring your ID, otherwise you will be refused entry on the door. Additionally, tickets will be available for collection from reception until 6pm on the day of Grad Ball (08/06/2015). To collect your tickets you just need to bring a … Read the rest

There is just one week to go before we hit Oceana for our annual Grad Ball and your tickets are waiting for your collection!

Come along every day between 11am and 2pm from Reception (B42.)

This year’s Grad Ball looks set to be a great night, with acts such as Labrinth and Katy B entertaining in the Icehouse room, whilst S Club and B*Witched will be making sure that the Disco, otherwise known as the ‘cheese room’, is also packed out.

There will also be a funfair in the car park, as well as various other performances and things to … Read the rest

The EVAs were a wonderful celebration of our students and staff at SUSU, but an unexpected feature threatened to steal the show: the photo booth! You may have seen the many hilarious photos taken from the night and because you loved it so much, we’re bringing it to our biggest event of the year, Grad Ball! It’ll include dressing up props for you to get creative with, we can’t wait to see your inventive photos!

Whilst exam season is rarely something to look forward to, Grad Ball is the light at the end of the tunnel. Last week we announced … Read the rest

Over the past few months here at SUSU we’ve gradually been revealing the names of the incredible acts playing this year’s Graduation Ball! You’ve heard all about the mercury prize nominated Katy B, and chart topper Labrinth. And you know you can relive your favourite school discos with the help of B*Witched and Basshunter, and sing along to some CLASSIC pop with the help of our amazing tribute acts; but here at SUSU we have one more exclusive announcement for you. There is still one act left to announce for the ball.

This is a group that will make those … Read the rest

Each year the dedicated team from Events here at SUSU scour the globe in search of an eclectic mix of acts. Trying to please everyone is a tricky business so whether it’s BBC Radio One DJs, Comedy Central Comedians or some of our home grown talent, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone!

The most important aspect of a Graduation Ball isn’t just about the music, it’s all about your chance to celebrate all that you and your friends have accomplished since arriving in Southampton as fresh-faced Freshers! In 3 short years you have taken on all that has … Read the rest

We’re giving you one last chance.

We know that the end of any university term is almost always a mad rush of deadlines, accompanied by an increasingly empty wallet, so we understand that some of you may have missed out on securing your ticket to the Grad Ball.

So – you asked, we did – the tickets are back on sale for a limited time only as of Monday 20th April. There are only a limited number available, so get your hands on yours while they’re still around!

We’ll be back on campus on Monday 20th with the red carpet … Read the rest

We know that last term ended with a rush of deadlines, and because of this some people missed out on securing their Grad Ball ticket. 

We’ve had a ton of requests asking if we could put more tickets on sale, so in a you-asked, we-did moment for a limited amount of time only we’ll be putting tickets on general release from Monday 20 April.

There’s only a limited amount of tickets left available, so make sure you get yours this time around. There is only one Grad Ball after all.

This year’s ‘music through the ages’ themed Grad Ball will … Read the rest

We’ve already had messages from students who missed out on securing themselves a ticket to the Grad Ball 2015, asking if they can still buy some.

We just wanted to say…don’t worry. We understand that a few people may have missed out, due to deadlines, dissertations and elections, so we’ve created a waiting list, with the hope that we can release a few more tickets in the next few weeks. Head to https://www.susugradball.com/waiting to sign up to still be in with a chance of securing your place at the biggest event of the year – you’ll be the first to … Read the rest

Tickets have now closed for the biggest annual event in the SUSU calendar, SUSU Grad Ball!

The glitzy celebration will be held at Southampton’s largest nightclub, Oceana, on June 8, where the 2,500 ticket holders will be treated to an eight hour party to beat all parties, featuring a star-studded line-up of performers reflecting the ‘Music Through the Ages’ theme.

Amongst the acts set to grace the stage at the hugely popular event will be 26-year-old star Labrinth, who shot to fame in 2010 with his breakthrough single ‘Let The Sun Shine’ before going on to release further incredible tracks … Read the rest