UCASU Gala by UCA Students’ Union

Join us for UCASU's Freshers Gala, an unforgettable evening to kick off the academic year.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Ballroom in Canterbury for a night of contemporary music in a unique venue.

Dress to impress and meet like-minded creatives this September.

DJ MVSH & DJ Rich Ellis in the mix bringing the tunes and vibes

See you on the dancefloor!

Please read carefully!

You need to show upon arrival a valid UCA student ID and valid proof of being over 18!

Ticket Sales:

Where capacity permits, tickets will be available at the door.

When the venue reaches the capacity for the event, the door policy becomes ‘one out,’ ‘one in.’

Tickets to events are non-refundable.

There may be booking fees on some tickets. This will be clearly defined.

*NEW* Venue Policies:

Searches

To attend an event and enter the venue, you consent to your bags and/or personal belongings being searched by security staff. If you object to a search, we will reserve the right to refuse entry to the venue.

There may be occasions if so, deemed necessary, for security staff to conduct pat-downs on all students and guests. By entering the venue, you consent to a pat-down by security staff. If you object to this, we reserve the right to refuse entry to the venue.

Exclusion from the venue

You will be ejected and subjected to banning orders and/or disciplinary procedures for:

Bringing alcohol or illegal drugs into the venue

Vaping or smoking in the Venue

Drunkenness or under the influence of drugs

Gaining or attempting to gain entry to the venue without a ticket or wristband

Tampering with security barriers

Causing damage or defacement to the venue

Tampering with fire exits unless prompted by alarm or security staff

Being rude or abusive toward staff or other event attendees

Behaviour including and not limited to acting in a manner deemed unsociable, undesirable, or aggressive

This is not an exhaustive list, and we reserve the right to remove attendees for behaviours not listed above.

Right to Refuse Bar Service:

We have the right to refuse bar service and do not need to provide a reason for refusal.

General Venue Policies:

Official Photography: If you enter the venue, you may be photographed or recorded. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please speak to the venue manager.

CCTV: 

CCTV is in operation for everyone’s safety.

Please be mindful of residents by keeping noise levels to a minimum when leaving the venue.

Strobe lighting & smoke/fog machine: During events, we might use strobe lighting and smoke and/or fog machine. Please check with the Bar Manager or Entertainment Staff if this presents any concerns.