Chart-topping dance duo Sigma are among artists headlining at the UK’s largest student Summer Ball, taking place in Ƶ this Saturday.
More than 7,000 Ƶ University (Ƶ) students will be donning fancy dress and heading to a field near Ƶ Airport for the Summer Ball, organised by the Students’ Union at Ƶ University (SUƵ).
The festival-style Summer Ball features fairground rides, food stalls and live music, followed by a Survivors’ Photo on Ƶ beach at sunrise.
Headline acts performing this year include drum and bass duo Sigma, who recently hit the top of the charts with their singles Nobody to Love and Changing; the BBC Sound of 2015 shortlisted band Sunset Sons; and garage band Artful Dodger, known for hits including Moving Too Fast and Re-Rewind.
Now in its 22nd year, all profits made from the annual Summer Ball are re-invested back into the students’ union.
Angus Carter, SUƵ Marketing and Communications manager, said: “It’s the original festival-inspired university Ball and the biggest in the UK with 7,000 revellers.
“Ƶ students hold it close to their hearts and reminisce for good reasons – it’s always held just after the final exams, the calibre of the acts appearing over multiple stages is high - this year Sigma headline - and you finish up on Ƶ’s beach.
“Best of all, it’s good to know that every penny of profit goes back into the Students’ Union, a registered charity offering development opportunities and services for Ƶ University students.”