ODYSSEY OF THE EARTH

24th June 2025

QUEENS' COLLEGE

MAY BALL

2025

Work for us!

We have a variety of personnel roles open for the May Ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

When is Queens' May Ball?


Queens' May Ball will be on the evening of Tuesday 24th June 2025, from 20:47 to approximately 06:00.

What is the dress code?


Black tie or cultural dress.

Tickets

How can I get tickets?


You can request tickets by filling in the relevant form:

How many tickets can I get?


Each Queens' member can currently request a ticket for themselves, as well as 3 guest tickets offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

How/when do I pay for my ticket?


You will receive email confirmation with an invoice and payment details if you are offered a ticket. You must pay in full by bank transfer within 3 days of receiving the invoice, otherwise your ticket offer may be withdrawn.

How can I buy additional guest tickets?


You can buy additional guests tickets at this link .

Is it possible to change the name on my ticket?


Primary tickets are non-transferrable and must not be resold. Guest tickets must not be resold, however name changes for guest tickets are permitted as follows:

  • Names that are originally entered as "TBC" can be changed prior to 30th April 2025.
  • Thereafter, until 30th May 2025, name change requests are permitted for a charge of £17.
  • No name change requests will be accepted after 30th May 2025.

Is it possible to get a refund if I cancel my ticket?


You may cancel your ticket with refund of the purchase price (less administration fee) before 30th April 2025. All such cancellations will incur an administration charge of £32. Ticket holders who are not able to attend are invited to donate their tickets to scheme to support students to attend the Ball who would not otherwise be able to do so. If you have any further questions, please see the full terms & conditions, or email us at ticketing2025@queensball.com.

Food & Drink

What food and drink is included in my (non-dining or dining) ticket?


All tickets give access to unlimited food and drink from the wide range of food stalls and bars around the Ball. The Dining add-on also gives you a themed formal dinner and drinks before the Ball begins.

Can I bring my own food and drink into the May Ball?


Unfortunately, you cannot. However, there will be unlimited food and drink for you to choose from that is all included in the standard ticket price.

What if I don't drink?


Don't worry! There will be plenty of non-alcoholic options available, including mocktails and non-alcoholic wine.

What if I have a dietary requirement?


We strive to accommodate various dietary requirements, but cannot guarantee the absence of allergens in foods that don't contain them as ingredients.

Closer to the event, we will list allergens for each stall on our website. We recommend reviewing this and speaking with staff at the food stalls if you have specific needs.

On the night, each stall will have clear labels highlighting allergens or traces in the food. If you have any other questions, email us at food2025@queensball.com.

President - Julia Sokolska

president2025@queensball.com

Vice President - Parijaat Jain

vicepresident2025@queensball.com

Ticketing - Sam Wilson

ticketing2025@queensball.com

Secretary - Nikhil Chauhan

secretary2025@queensball.com

Website - Brace Godfrey

web-portal2025@queensball.com

Security - James Hogben

security2025@queensball.com

Food & Drink - Flora Altin

food2025@queensball.com

drink2025@queensball.com

Decorations - Sophie Bishop, Ashna Varghese

decs2025@queensball.com

Graphic Design & Communications - Flora Pizey, Frieda Dickson

communications2025@queensball.com

Personnel - Zara Shaikh

personnel2025@queensball.com

Senior Treasurer - Lisa Hall

seniortreasurer@queensball.com

Events - Carissa Wong, Ruge Cao, Hannah Garnham, Aleksandar Volponi

ents2025@queensball.com

Productions & Infrastructure - Riyazul Saman Binmohammad, Liam Wragg

productions2025@queensball.com