The President and Committee of St John's College May Ball cordially invite you to let the spirits of revelry and reverie wash over you on Tuesday 15th June 2010 in a transcendental experience of rapture. Each of our magnificent courts will transform into a realm of supreme experience, transporting you to a world where you can party from dusk 'til dawn.

Encounter excited curiosity, uncontrollable frenzy, climactic euphoria, ebullient delight, peaceful tranquillity and inexpressible awe, as you delve into the unfathomable luxuries of the mind. Prepare to indulge in a whirling sea of sensation, and let the St John's College May Ball realise the extraordinary imaginings of your mind in one unforgettable night.

The 2010 St John’s May Ball will be raising money for two Charities.

The first pair of tickets sold for the ball this year was auctioned off at the May Ball launch party on the 5th March, raising £440. This money will be donated to the Chernobyl Children’s Life Line, a charity that aims to support children who are, still to this day, affected by the fallout from the Chernobyl Disaster of 1986. Most of the charity’s work is carried out in Belarus which received 70% of the nuclear fallout. The charity brings around 3000 children a year to the UK on respite trips. They estimate that each month spent in the UK, away from the child’s contaminated homeland, can add two years onto their life expectancy. The charity also funds healthcare for children within Belarus. For further information, see the charity’s website: http://www.ccll.org.uk/ho/

The Ball also pleased to continue to support SOS Children. Based in Cambridge, SOS Children is the world’s largest charity for orphans. Over the next seven years, SOS hopes to ensure that one million orphaned children are afforded the opportunity to grow up in the care of a family, equipped with the resources to provide the best homes possible. This will be the third year in which the Ball is partnering with SOS Children-a partnership it hopes to continue to develop over the next few years. For more information about the organisation, see http://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/children-charity.htm

An investment with St John’s May Ball is the best method of reaching Cambridge undergraduates consistently throughout the year – with over 6,000 ticket applicants and nearly 3,000 guests and workers, we are one of the largest events in the Oxbridge calendar. What is more ranked as the ‘7th Greatest Party in the World’ by TIME Magazine, and regularly hosting the business leaders of the country, royalty, and high-profile celebrities, the St John’s May Ball is a unique opportunity for marketing, recruitment advertising and brand promotion that offers unrivalled access to the perfect 18-25 demographic of highly-employable students. Out website receives over 200,000 hits per year, and can be linked directly to your promotional materials for maximum exposure.

We’re extremely flexible in arranging sponsorship opportunities and can design a marketing campaign directly to suit your needs and priorities. For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

T: +44 (0) 7590 469175

E: sponsorship10@stjohnsmayball.com

Tickets

The prices of tickets are as follows:

Standard pair: £275

Upgrades (all prices are for both people on a pair)

Fast Track: £60

Guests who purchase the FastTrack entry will enjoy the benefit of arriving at the Ball an hour before its official start, sampling Champagne and canapés, and reclining in the presence of exclusive entertainment.

Dining Option: £110

Diners will be the first people in the Ball, they will be welcomed with a Champagne reception before indulging in a five course banquet situated above the Ball in the historic Senior Combination Room, and descending to enjoy the magnificent fireworks. Click here to see the menu.

Breakfast: £50

Retreat into the warmth of the Senior Combination Room to revitalise with a Continental Breakfast, before the finale of the Ball. Click here to see the menu.

To reserve your tickets please click here.

The St John's College May Ball has a reputation to uphold! With names such as Dizzee Rascal, the Scissor Sisters, Hot Chip and Royksopp, as well as last year's chart-topping Calvin Harris, previous Balls have been littered with high-profile, current and unbeatable entertainment. 2010, however, promises this and more. From the evening's fairground to the morning's dance-floor, the most breathtaking ball in Cambridge will have something for every taste. Our Ball promises both well-established and rising names, some of the greatest DJs from Europe, award-winning comedians and the pick of Cambridge's extraordinary talent throughout the night. But St John's is about more than just music and comedy: from jugglers, dancers and martial arts to artists, games and cutting-edge attractions. So whether you want to dance 'till you drop, laugh 'till you cry or just take in the most spectacular night of your life, the St John's May Ball will have much more than just 'something for everyone'.

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From the traditional to the exotic, the St. John’s College May Ball caters for every palette, offering a vast array of tempting tastes. Whether you desire a light bite or want to satisfy a voracious craving, the Ball will leave you spoilt for choice.

Luxuriate in the opulent cuisine of First court, or enjoy a perfectly prepared hog roast on the Backs. Experience the delectable delights of dessert towers, discover a selection of exciting vegetarian dishes, or savour a creamy Thai green curry in the tranquillity of Chapel Court. Food will be available for your enjoyment throughout the night, only to be further supplemented by a choice of breakfast options in the early hours.

In true St. John’s tradition, those that opt to dine will be treated to a magnificent feast, taking them on a journey through some of the finest dishes your imagination can conjure, executed to perfection and selected to ensure that, from the first course until the last, diners will be enjoying an unrivalled meal.

With a diverse range of beverages – alcoholic and otherwise – St. John’s aims to cater to all thirsts and tastes. A champagne reception awaits guests on arrival, and a subsequent journey through the Ball will unveil everything from cocktails to smoothies, fine wines to flavoured waters, martinis to milkshakes. As drinks flow throughout the night guests can indulge in sampling the full spectrum of libations this year’s Ball will offer.