Pembroke College May Ball
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Prepare yourself for a night of revelry and festivity in Pembroke College, Cambridge on Wednesday 17th June 2015.

Previously described as “a quintessential May Week experience” (The Tab 2013), Pembroke May Balls are a highly anticipated event. This year Pembroke’s gates will be thrown open for an evening of indulgence, feasting, and celebration to mark the end of the academic year. Expect to dance your way from dusk to dawn with carefully selected foods from all over the world and a dizzying choice of drinks available.

Tickets will go on sale on 1st February 2015.

“This unpretentious June Event blew John’s – the night before – out of the water. Atmosphere is not something money can buy.” The Tab 2014.

“This event’s biggest mistake was ending.” TCS 2014.

Tickets
Tickets are sold out and the waiting list is closed.

Please note payment for tickets must be made in full before 23:59 on Tuesday 24th February 2015. Please see ticketing terms and conditions for more details.

Name changes may be made using the link below. The first name change per application is free if made before midnight on 10th May. Each subsequent name change costs:

Before midnight on 23rd May:

£20

Before midnight on 12th June:

£60

After midnight on 12th June:

£100 at the discretion of the treasurer

Staff
Work at Pembroke May Ball
Food & Drink

Take a trip through the elements to find an exquisite array of dishes, both traditional and contemporary. From well-loved flavours to food with an exotic twist, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy throughout the night. This carefully planned menu includes magnificent main courses, delicious desserts and much more, so you will find something to your taste whatever time of the night. Dining guests can savour a scrumptious 4 course meal to further enhance the culinary experience.

Start the night with a fantastic champagne reception before moving through a dazzling array of drinks. Enjoy a smart Gin and Tonic or relax with a speciality pint in the Ale Tent. Watch expert mixologists crafting cocktails or take a break with something refreshing and non-alcoholic. Whatever you feel like during the night you will find something to enjoy and savour.

Music & Ents

As always you can expect Pembroke May Ball to provide an evening packed with exceptional music featuring world famous acts as well as the best musicians that the UK and Cambridge has to offer. From the excitement of electro, hip-hop, blues, funk and disco to the calmness of classical and jazz, we cater to everyone's tastes so prepare yourself for a night of musical delight.

Of course there will be so much more than music for you to enjoy at the ball. Learn to dance, seek thrills on a ride, or sit back and enjoy an hour or two of fantastic comedy. This and a whole lot more unbelievable entertainment will be waiting for you to make sure that you have a night that you'll never forget.

Charity

Charitable donations will be split between three charities this year. 50% of donations will be given to Camfed, one of Pembroke’s PemWomen@30 committee’s chosen charities as well as the JPC’s chosen charity. The other 50% will be donated to the Cambridge May Ball Presidents’ Committee charitable fund. The Presidents’ fund will be split between Afrinspire and Student Minds.

Camfed is an international non-profit organisation tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Camfed invests in girls and women in the poorest rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Camfed’s innovative education programmes have directly supported over 1,202,000 students to attend primary and secondary school, and over 3 million children have benefited from an improved learning environment.

Afrinspire supports indigenous development initiatives across East Africa. Working closely with community leaders to understand the development needs of communities. They provide anything from computers and educational materials, to funding for schools and scholarships, or disseminating sustainable agriculture techniques. Afrinspire believe in lasting development led by local people to fight poverty.

Student Minds is the UK's student mental health charity. They believe in peer interventions and deliver research-driven training and support to equip students to bring about positive change to student mental health.

Sponsorship

Renowned as one of the quintessential experiences of the Cambridge May Week for its atmosphere and quality, the Pembroke May Ball is held biennially in the enchantingly beautiful courts and gardens of Pembroke College for over 1000 guests.

As well as associating with a brand with a reputation for excellence and quality, Pembroke May Ball offers a unique platform for promoting your company through a multitude of publicity opportunities.

Should you be interested in sponsoring the Pembroke May Ball or have any questions, please do not hesitate to email sponsorship@pembrokemayball.co.uk.

Pembroke May Ball is proud to be sponsored by
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