WHAT’S ON GUIDE 19TH SEPTEMBER - 10TH OCTOBER YOUR DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND YOUR UNION
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WelcomeFest Your Way WITH OVER 50 EVENTS ACROSS THREE WEEKS, WELCOMEFEST 2015 IS A WELCOME TO UNI LIKE NO OTHER. We know you’re all different so we’ve created our most flexible way to experience everything WelcomeFest has to offer and beyond. With two levels to choose from it’s the easy way to plan an experience that suits you. Simply check out the list at the back of this guide, tick off the events you fancy and work out which card is right for you.
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Cards are available to buy online at hullstudent.com/welcomefest
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Welcome... …to your definitive three-week guide to everything that is happening during WelcomeFest 2015. There’s so much to do, from fairs and family events to tours, trips and Tower! We think that there’s an event or experience for you this WelcomeFest, no matter what your age, taste or schedule. We’ve done our best to make sure that all the information in this guide is bang up to date but events may be subject to change, so check www.hullstudent.com/events and our Facebook page for the latest updates and maybe even additions to our packed programme. Don’t forget to flick to the back page to plan your WelcomeFest experience so you know which of our brand new WelcomeFest Cards will suit you.
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JUST THE BEGINNING... Whether you’re new to uni or not, most people will have heard of Freshers Week. At the University of Hull we like to do things a little differently! A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE Last year we introduced WelcomeFest, ‘A festival of Welcome for everyone studying at the University of Hull’. If you’ve been to V, Glastonbury or Leeds Festival, you’ll understand the comparisons to WelcomeFest. We have thousands of people from all over the world, of all ages, with every different kind of music taste, fashion sense and personality, meeting in one place with one thing in mind: to kick-start their academic year with a bang, meet new people and have fun. IT’S YOUR EXPERIENCE WelcomeFest was introduced last year following feedback from thousands of students past and present. We asked them what they liked, didn’t like and wanted us to improve about their welcome to University. We’ve continued to listen to your feedback and this year have introduced new things to ensure that we continue to deliver a WelcomeFest that is right for you. ACTION-FILLED, SUPER-CHILLED Whether you want a WelcomeFest that’s non-stop action, or more of a chilled out experience, with our wide range of events you can plan your WelcomeFest, your way. STAY IN THE KNOW Remember to take this booklet with you to uni so that you don’t miss a thing and bookmark hullstudent.com so you can keep up to date with any new additions to the programme.
what's new? Every year we ask for your feedback on WelcomeFest. Over 1000 students filled in our survey and we’ve made sure that we’ve built your feedback into our plan for 2015. Here’s just a few examples of what you said and how we’ve Tickets were sold out so I couldn’t changed things: attend the event I wanted to
I was busy when events were taking place. We’ve listened to your feedback and revamped our events schedule to ensure that there’s a wide range of activities throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. We hope that this gives you even more opportunities to get involved and pick a few events to attend. We’ve also scheduled our popular events multiple times to make you don’t miss out. You didn’t feel that Freshers Wristbands were value for money and some of your friends didn’t buy them so you didn’t attend the events you wanted to as a group.
This year we have changed how we ticket our events. For all of our events tickets will be available on the door. This means that you do not need a wristband to access our events. You can guarantee your entry (before 10pm only) to three of our most popular events by buying a WelcomeFest or Infinity Card. These cards also offer free entry to up to 15 events and a priority card-holder entry queue. See ads in this guide for full details. We’ also extended the capacity of our most popular events – the Welcome Party and Tower so that even more of you can party with us.
We’ve introduced a new plan this year called ‘WelcomeFest: Your Way’. This three-tiered system allows you to select the card that suits you and even better they start at £25 - over £10 cheaper than a wristband in previous years. They also come with some exclusive added extras that you can’t get anywhere else. Check out the ads in this guide for more details or visit www.hullstudent.com/wfyw
what's new? It was refreshing to see lots of events that didn’t include drinking in the schedule Our non-alcohol events were really popular last year. We took hundreds of students to everywhere from the Deep to the KC Stadium and even held a roller disco on campus! We know that some of you like to go out for a drink with friends, some don’t and some of you just want a change from club nights so our schedule aims to offer you a wide range of experiences to suit everyone.
Having a Welcome talk from us in your first lectures of the year made you feel more informed about who we are and what we do. We’ve taken on more FestStaff this year so we can deliver even more talks and help as many of you as possible understand what your Union offers you.
We would like more variety of events throughout the week We’ve taken your feedback on board and introduced some brand new events for 2015. You can find them throughout this guide by looking for the blue star icon. We’re confident that there really is something for everyone so you have the best chance to meet new people and start the year with some fun new experiences.
The family fun day was a great way to meet other student parents and to show our families where we were studying We were delighted to see so many of you at this event last year and can’t wait to see even more of you here for this event on the 20th September this year.
Have a great WelcomeFest and remember to look out for this year’s survey, where you can tell us what you thought (and maybe even win an awesome prize).
Give It A Go is an activities programme full of fantastic one off events. Try new things, make new friends and discover new places with no regular commitment required. Just buy a ticket, come along and enjoy. We have three different kinds of GIAG activity that you can take part in.
EXPLORE Events that help you discover your new (or not so new) part of the world. From what’s in your back garden to a bit further afield. We will help you explore your new neck of the woods. Expect events to celebrate Hull’s status of City of Culture 2017 and trips to neighbouring towns and cities. MEET We create events to help you meet new people and opportunities for you to create new memories with those you have already met. ACTIVE Get those endorphins flowing with some physical activity. Don’t worry we’re not expecting you to work up a proper sweat. Expect roller skating and Go Karting. No experience necessary! TICKETS Did you know that Tickets for all our events can be purchased Give It A Go online at www.hullstudent.com/store or at tickets are subsidised the reception. The Give It A Go programme up to 50% of the is subsidised by the Union, so tickets for actual event cost? each event are limited. Purchase in advance Try new things at to avoid disappointment. a bargain price!
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Eat, Drink, Enjoy Named after the journalist and former University of Hull student, John McCarthy (affectionately referred to as the Johnny Mac by students) is open from 8.30am until 3pm every day for breakfast, lunch and coffee. In the evening it hosts everything from Cheeky Mondays to comedy, open mic nights and much more. During Tower and Brassick nights, Johnny Mac becomes Room Two, and it is also available for student society events most nights of the week, making it HUU’s most diverse venue.
Sanctuary Bar is the main bar at Hull University Union, and also happens to have the largest beer garden in Hull! Open from 8.30am until 11pm every day with great prices on food and drinks; it’s the place to go after a hard day at uni. Sanctuary also shows all the major live sporting events and hosts our ever-popular Karaoke night every Thursday and the legendary HUU Big Quiz with big cash prizes every Sunday.
Our very own £3.6 million club right here on campus. Winner of BEDA student nightclub of the year in 2013, as well as the prestigious Best Bar None Gold Award for four consecutive years. Asylum is the envy of other students’ unions and leads the way for student club night experiences, hosting favourites Tower and Brassick every week – Hull’s biggest and longest running student nights! Fridays in 2015 see the introduction of ‘The 411’ - our brand new urban club night.
THE MARQUEE We’re bringing in a huge 675 square metre outdoor marquee just for WelcomeFest, giving us plenty more space for festival frolickings! The marquee will host all of the fairs as well as the super exciting Laser Tag and Roller Disco and even Movie Nights. We’re parking the marquee right outside of the Sanctuary terrace so you can easily hop from one event to the next.
COMING SOON... Over summer we’ve been busy updating your Students’ Union to make sure that you have a place on campus to call your own. Everything that we do is based on your feedback so we’re sure that you’re going to love our fresh look and exciting new offer. Expect places to eat, spaces to meet and new ways to get to know us and everything that we do. Check out hullstudent.com for sneak peaks as work progresses.
WELCOMEFEST WEEK-BY-WEEK GUIDE We know that you all arrive at different times so whether you are a brand new student arriving on the 26th September, a returner who can’t wait to move into your new pad or arriving from overseas, we’ve made sure that there are events to welcome you.
WEEK ONE • International Arrivals (23rd/24th September) • Health & Social Care Students • Returning Hull York Medical School (HYMS) Students Welcome back to all of our returning students!
WEEK TWO • Undergraduate first years living in University accommodation (26th September )
WEEK THREE • First week of teaching
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SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 10.30pm - 3.00am Asylum / John McCarthy Bar Free entry before 11pm/£4
BRASSICK The Ultimate Student night every Saturday – expect student anthems and mental mashups with a side order of cheese. Want to start your night early? Join us for the Pre-Party from 6pm in Sanctuary.
SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 12noon – 3pm Sanctuary Bar £5 per person (under 5s free)
FAMILY FUN DAY & BBQ For all you students with little ones (or not so little ones!) come along and get to know each other. Great BBQ food and all entertainment for just £5!
7pm - 10pm Sanctuary Bar 50p
HUU BIG QUIZ Your first opportunity of the year to pit your general knowledge against your fellow students. Held every Sunday throughout the academic year, this popular night is not to be missed.
MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 10pm - 2am Sanctuary Bar Students Free Non-students £1 Drinks from £2
CHEEKY MONDAYS The best way to start your week! Get your groove on to commercial music, pop, rock and dance hits from past and present decades as a good cheese tune never dies.
TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 4pm - 7pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS WEEKLY!
CURRY HOUSE NIGHT We’re bringing you the nations favourite dish every week as part of our regular theme nights. See hullstudent.com/themenights for full menu details.
Curry and Rice £3.95 Served with naan bread Any pint of Carlsberg, John Smiths, Strongbow or soft drink £1.50
WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!
Today and tomorrow we welcome our new students from all over the world! Remember to pop into University House to say ‘Hello’ or attend one of our events throughout the next few weeks. 7pm - 10pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS
WELCOME BBQ If you are on campus today then this event is for you! It doesn’t matter if you are a returning student or newly arrived, come along to meet new people and grab a bite to eat.
10pm - 2.30am Asylum / John McCarthy Bar Free Entry before 11pm/£4 OTD
THE TOWER It’s time to Welcome back Hull’s biggest and longest running student night for another year.
THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 7pm - 9pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS
WELCOME BBQ It doesn’t matter if it’s your first or third year, if you’re a post-grad or ‘fresher’, 18 or 80, this is your chance to meet each other and find out more about your fellow students.
9pm - 2am Sanctuary Bar Free
KARAOKE An HUU institution, this weekly event is as much a spectator sport as it is a chance to channel your inner Mariah or Whitney! Come along to witness some amazing singing...and some not so amazing. The BBQ continues into the evening to keep your energy up for even more performances! LATE NIGHT SERVICE 107
GET HOME SAFELY WITH LATE NIGHT SERVICE 107. Buses from Asylum club nights direct to Cottingham and The Lawns. Buses run every Wednesday and Saturday night during term time, from outside Asylum at 1.45am, 2.15am, 2.45am, 3.15am (Sat only). It’s just £2 flat fare. See the full timetable at www.eyms.co.uk Sorry, Semester Cards and Student Discount Cards cannot be used on this special late night service.
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25TH SEPTEMBER 9am - 6pm On Campus
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION You will receive a formal welcome to the University from the International Office including practical Information on Health, Safety, Student Services, Visa and Immigration regulations. Consult your University Welcome Guide for further details.
4pm - 7pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS WEEKLY!
CHIP SHOP NIGHT You’ll feel like you’ve taken a trip to the seaside with our classic British ‘Chip Shop Night’. Choose from a selection of specials at purse friendly prices. See hullstudent. com/themenights for full menu details
Fish and Chips £3.95 Served with mushy peas, bread and butter Any pint of Carlsberg, John Smiths, Strongbow or soft drink £1.50 7pm - 11pm Marquee Free
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MOVIE NIGHT - FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF Let us take you back to the time of the ultimate 80s high school hero as he cuts class for one last duck-out before graduation. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and party once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller
TREAT YOURSELF - Pizza and classic movie snacks for sale! 10.30pm - 3.00am Asylum / John McCarthy Bar £3
WORLD WIDE WELCOME PARTY However far you’ve travelled, this party will welcome you to Hull and make you feel right at home.
WEEK TWO
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
All Day Asylum
ARRIVALS SATURDAY Today is the day that many of you first years will move into you accommodation. The Students’ Union and Lawns Centre will be open to purchase and collection your WelcomeFest or Infinity Cards. Remember to check hullstudent.com before you arrive for tips and updates. We can’t wait to meet you!
10am – 2pm The Lawns Centre
WELCOMEFEST POP-UP SHOP Your opportunity to get your hands on some exclusive WelcomeFest merchandise! From t-shirts to tote bags and more, get your memento of the biggest week of the year here!
9pm - 3am All Venues Students’ Union £5
WELCOME PARTY FEATURING M.O, SILENT SOCIAL (MARQUEE), THE DON, CHERYL, ANDY YOYO & JAY Forget what else you have seen, this is the ONLY official University of Hull Welcome Party! This year for our biggest ever party we will be welcoming girl band M.O (Dance on my Own, Preach) live on stage.
Guaranteed entry for plus card, extra card and infinity card-holders before 10pm only (free entry after 10pm) Tickets available on the door
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SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 12noon – 5pm Marquee Free
WELCOMEFEST FAIR – DAY ONE Come along to meet local and national companies that are here to welcome you. Collect your freebies and get some great deals.
7pm - 11pm Marquee Free
MOVIE NIGHT - MEAN GIRLS It’s back to the noughties for this ‘fetch’ teen comedy. After living in Africa, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) is a cultural blank slate when she first sets foot on the grounds of North Shore High School. Cady has no idea how ‘wild’ things can be in civilization until she crosses paths with one of the meanest species of all - the cool and calculating ‘Queen Bee’, Regina George (Rachel McAdams).
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TREAT YOURSELF Pizza and classic movie snacks for sale! Pink clothing and animal ears optional! 10pm - 3am All Venues, Students’ Union £5
BORED? We’ve stocked up on board games in Sanctuary so if you find yourself at a loose end at any point in the day come along from 12noon – 5pm and challenge someone to a game!
BACK 2 SKOOL DISCO You may have only just left but get those blazers & ties out of retirement and join us back at school for one more day. No revision required!
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MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
10am - 3pm Marquee Free
WELCOMEFEST FAIR – DAY TWO Come along to meet local and national companies that are here to welcome you. Collect your freebies and get some great deals.
11am - 3pm Staff House
UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION Register for your course today – check with your department for full details
3pm – 5pm Meet at 2pm at SU Reception £10
PAINTBALLING Get your adrenaline pumping with an action packed afternoon of paint-fueled fun. Don the camouflage, smear on your war paint and prepare for battle.
4pm - 8pm Marquee Free
TEA & CAKE Whether you’re missing home and need a bit of tea and sympathy or just want to take a break to relax during this hectic week take a pitstop in the marquee. There will be friendly faces, a chance to chill and tasty refreshments.
7.30pm – 10pm (Doors 7pm) Asylum £5
RUSSELL KANE AND SUPPORT What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it – being tiny but fierce, close but distant. Watch Russell spout out thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big.
10pm - 2am John McCarthy Bar Students Free Non-students £1 Drinks from £2
CHEEKY MONDAYS Join us every Monday for your weekly dose of cheesy pop with a cheeky grin. Pre-party from 7pm in Sanctuary.
TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 11am - 3pm Marquee Free
ATHLETIC UNION FAIR Want to join a sports team or find out more about fitness opportunities at the University of Hull? Come along to the AU fair! Teams will also be displaying their sports around campus throughout the day.
11am – 3pm Students’ Union Foyer £5 per portrait
EXAGGERATE YOURSELF! A unique opportunity to have your portrait drawn by a professional caricature artist. Pose in person or bring along your favourite picture for them to recreate.
2pm – 3pm Meeting Room 5, Students’ Union Building £2
LEARN A LANGUAGE – CHINESE Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of the most widely spoken first language in the world? Now’s your chance to ‘Give It a Go’! No experience necessary.
4pm - 7pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS WEEKLY!
CURRY HOUSE NIGHT We’re bringing you the nations favourite dish every week as part of our regular theme nights. See hullstudent.com/themenights for full menu details.
Curry and Rice £3.95 Served with naan bread Any pint of Carlsberg, John Smiths, Strongbow or soft drink £1.50
INFO POINTS 9.30AM - 4.30PM Cottingham Road Taylor Court Library
6pm – 11pm Asylum £8
HUMMA FIGHT NIGHT Join Hull University Mixed Martial Arts for ‘Fight Night’. This new and growing sport combines boxing and Muay Thai, wrestling for takedowns and jiu-jitsu. Support our student athletes and learn more about the sport with this brand new event. Join us for the official after party from 10pm - 2am in the John McCarthy Bar
7pm - Midnight Marquee £5
ROLLER DISCO Strap on some skates and step back to the 80’s for this retro party. The most fun you can have on four wheels!
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WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 11am - 3pm Marquee Free
SOCIETIES & VOLUNTEERING FAIR – DAY ONE Meet representatives from almost 100 different societies. From hobby and interest groups to faith, political, department and even national groups like our Bruneian and Chinese societies. You can also find out about volunteering opportunities to giveback and improve your CV. Remember we’ve got so many societies we cannot fit them all into the marquee on one day so try to pop along to each day or visit hullstudent.com/socfair to find who will be showcasing each day.
2pm – 3pm Meet at 1.30pm at Students’ Union Reception £5
KC STADIUM TOUR The perfect trip for sports fans, we’ve pulled a few strings to get you backstage (or should that be back-pitch?!) access to this Championship football and Super League Rugby stadium.
7.30pm – 9.30pm Meet at 7pm at Students’ Union Reception £4
BIG FUN With four monster slides, ball pools, rope swings, mazes, crawl tubes, air cannons and much, much more it’s time to get in touch with your inner child.
INFO POINTS 9.30AM - 4.30PM Cottingham Road Taylor Court Library
10pm - 2.30am Asylum £4
Guaranteed entry for plus card, extra card and infinity card-holders before 10pm only (free entry after 10pm) Tickets available on the door
Sponsored by VK THE TOWER - FULL MOON BEACH PARTY We’re recreating the world’s most famous beach party right here on campus for 2015. A tradition of WelcomeFests of the past this beach bash is guaranteed to be more fun than you can shake a bucket at!
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THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 11am - 3pm Marquee Free
SOCIETIES & VOLUNTEERING FAIR – DAY TWO Find out about ways to fill your spare time and get involved with your students’ union. Different groups will be in the marquee each day so check hullstudent.com/socfair to make sure you meet the group you are interested in or visit on both days to discover everything we have to offer.
5pm – 6pm Meeting Room 5, Students’ Union Building £2
LEARN A LANGUAGE – CHINESE Your second chance to give a new language a go. No experience necessary.
7.30pm - 10pm Meet at 6.45pm at Students’ Union Reception £12
HULL NEW THEATRE PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, THE MUSICAL Starring 80’s heartthrob and star of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ Jason Donovan and winner of 4 WhatsOnStage.com awards, including Best New Musical, Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship. Featuring a hit parade of dancefloor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
INFO POINTS 9.30AM - 4.30PM Cottingham Road Taylor Court Library
8pm - Midnight Asylum £3
ROCKAOKE Don’t miss this unique opportunity to feel like a real life rock star as you take to the stage and sing your favourite tune with a live rock band! “ROCKAOKE - it’s cheesy Karaoke’s cool bro!” - Cosmopolitan
9pm - 1am Sanctuary Free Entry
KARAOKE Give your vocal chords a work out with the classic sing-a-long loved by all wannabe warblers.
“Priscilla is hugely entertaining...insanely glitzy – Daily Telegraph”
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FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER
INFO POINTS 9.30AM - 4.30PM Cottingham Road Taylor Court Library
10.30am – 1.30pm Meet at 10am at Students’ Union Reception £5
THE DEEP The world’s first submarium has over 3,500 fish, plus sharks, rays and penguins. There’s so much to discover, plus did we mention the penguins?!
4pm - 7pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS WEEKLY!
CHIP SHOP NIGHT You’ll feel like you’ve taken a trip to the seaside with our classic British ‘Chip Shop Night’. Choose from a selection of specials at purse friendly prices. See hullstudent. com/themenights for full menu details
Fish and Chips £3.95 Served with mushy peas, bread and butter Any pint of Carlsberg, John Smiths, Strongbow or soft drink £1.50 7.00pm – Midnight Marquee £3
LASER TAG Your mission should you choose to accept it...is to tag your friends in this high tech take on hide and seek!
10pm – 3am John McCarthy Bar/ Asylum £4 Drinks from £2
THE 411 (FEAT DJ TOOTS) Discover fresh Fridays with our brand new urban club night on the first Friday of every month. Expect R & B, Hip Hop and Dance Hall played by our new resident DJ Toots (Tofts, SugarMill, JamRock) Check out what to expect by visiting www.mixcloud.com/DJToots2len/
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MONDAYS THE CHEESIEST POP FOR THE CHEEKIEST OF NIGHTS!
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EVERY NIGHT IS DIFFERENT... EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. MONDAYS SHOULDN’T BE MUNDANE!
SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 10am – 2pm Meet at 9.30am at Students’ Union Reception £2
VISIT BEVERLEY TOWN Beverley has a rich heritage as well as modern ports of call. From the beauty of the Minster to the delights of the market, a trip is always in order.
12noon – 10pm Marquee
MINI FEST - DAY ONE Join us for the first of two days of beer, cider and live music and performances. Get involved with hands-on activities or just sit back and enjoy the show.
Event in collaboration with Hull University Music Society
Look forward to 17 acts across both days featuring headliner:
1pm - 6pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS!
BBQ Drop in for lunch or dinner as we light the charcoals for an afternoon of grilling.
10.30pm - 3.00am Asylum / John McCarthy Bar Free entry before 11pm/£4
BRASSICK Saturdays mean Brassick time! Join us for student anthems in Asylum and Indie tunes in the John McCarthy bar. Any requests? Drinks from £2. We will be joined for a personal appearance by Dean Baily of Ibiza Weekender and X-Factor fame.
SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER 10.30am - 12.30pm Meet at 10am at Students’ Union Reception £2
HUMBER BRIDGE FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFT FAIR The largest market of its kind in the region expect over 100 stalls selling a selection of the best seasonal, regional produce, in addition to a dedicated section for arts and crafts. It’s also a great chance to visit the iconic bridge (a great photo op!) and explore the nature trails of the country park.
12noon – 6pm Marquee Event in collaboration with Hull University Music Society
MINI FEST - DAY TWO Listen to music from local and student musicians and catch performances from some of our societies. Try something new or just spectate, it’s up to you. Featuring: Band de la Funk
7pm - 10pm Sanctuary Bar 50p
HUU BIG QUIZ Gather your brainiest mates for your weekly chance to grab a cash prize.
MOVIE NIGHT - PULP FICTION Three stories come together in this ultra-hip Oscar winning movie. Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. Their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress TARANTINO NIGHT wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous TREAT YOURSELF pair of armed robbers, “Pumpkin” (Tim Roth) Pizza and classic movie snacks for sale! and “Honey Bunny” (Amanda Plummer).
7pm - 11pm Marquee Free
MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER 9am - 6pm Marquee ALL THIS WEEK
POSTER SALE Everyday this week you can visit the marquee for our huge Poster Sale. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some affordable wall art to decorate your new room!
4pm - 6pm Meet at 3.30pm at Students’ Union Reception £9
GO-KARTING Get your pulse racing with an afternoon at the racetrack! Whether you’re already a pro or have never been behind the wheel of a kart before, it’s your chance to grab pole position and stand at the top of the podium.
10pm - 2am John McCarthy Bar Students Free Non-students £1 Drinks from £2
CHEEKY MONDAYS Your weekly dose of cheesy pop with a cheeky grin. Don’t miss the warmup from 7pm in Sanctuary.
TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 9am - 6pm Marquee
POSTER SALE
4pm - 7pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS WEEKLY!
CURRY HOUSE NIGHT We’re bringing you the nations favourite dish every week as part of our regular theme nights. See hullstudent.com/themenights for full menu details.
Curry and Rice £3.95 Served with naan bread Any pint of Carlsberg, John Smiths, Strongbow or soft drink £1.50
6pm - 7pm Meeting Room 5, Students’ Union Building £2
LEARN A LANGUAGE – ITALIAN Whether you want to swot up on the lingo before you go on your hols or just take the opportunity to learn the basics, ‘Give It a Go’ with this new addition to the programme.
7pm - 11pm John McCarthy Bar £3
HUU HOWLERS - COMEDY NIGHT Treat yourselves to an evening of top class entertainment and eye watering laughter at our brand new regular comedy event. An unforgettable night out with top performances from some of the regions finest stand-up comedians.
7pm - Midnight Asylum £2
TAKE ME OUT - RAG EVENT Find your perfect match whilst raising cash for a deserving cause. Let the penny see the bucket! Email k.brook@hull.ac.uk to take part.
Charity Event
WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER 9am - 6pm Marquee
POSTER SALE
Doors 6pm 6.30pm - 8.30pm Asylum £4
HYPNODOG As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, join one of the most talked about acts of the year for this two-hour comedy hypnosis show. Will you follow in the footsteps of Ant and Dec and be a willing volunteer to look deep into Princess’s eyes? Hypnodoguk.co.uk
7.30pm – 9.30pm Meet at 7pm at Students’ Union Reception £4
BIG FUN Time to go back in time to your childhood, take off your shoes and socks and experience the delights of ball pools, monster slides and climbing frames!
10pm - 2.30am Asylum / John McCarthy Bar Free Entry before 11pm/£4
THE TOWER Another chance to visit Hull’s weekly biggest and longest running student night.
THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 9am - 6pm Marquee
POSTER SALE
Doors 6pm 6.30pm - 8.30pm Asylum £4
HYPNODOG Another opportunity to see stars of Britain’s Got Talent, Krystyna and Princess, the Hypnodog work their magic on fifteen willing volunteers. Hypnodoguk.co.uk
9pm - 1 am Sanctuary Free Entry
KARAOKE Tonight Matthew I’m going to be....whoever you want to be! We’ve got tons of tunes to choose from whether you want to take to the spotlight for a solo performance or form a supergroup with your new friends.
10pm - 2am John McCarthy Bar
SOCIETIES GATHERING A chance for all society members who attended the societies and volunteering fairs to celebrate their hard work.
FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 9am - 6pm Marquee
POSTER SALE
9am - 4.30pm Meet at 9am at Students’ Union Reception £4
VISIT YORK Join us on a trip to historic York, a great place for shopping and eating that’s filled with culture and history. A trip to Jorvik or the Dungeons is a must!
4pm - 7pm Sanctuary Bar DON’T MISS WEEKLY!
CHIP SHOP NIGHT You’ll feel like you’ve taken a trip to the seaside with our classic British ‘Chip Shop Night’. Choose from a selection of specials at purse friendly prices. See hullstudent. com/themenights for full menu details
Fish and Chips £3.95 Served with mushy peas, bread and butter Any pint of Carlsberg, John Smiths, Strongbow or soft drink £1.50
SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER
Shuttle Buses £2.50 in advance* *Usually £3. Sorry, Semester Cards and Student Discount Cards are not valid on these special Hull Fair buses.
HULL FAIR Visit one of Europe’s largest travelling funfairs, which has come to Hull for one week every year for over 700 years. Get discounted tickets in advance from the HUU reception throughout WelcomeFest or simply buy a ticket when you board the bus. For bus times/routes see www.eyms.co.uk or pick up a timetable when you buy your ticket from reception.
10.30pm - 3.00am Asylum / John McCarthy Bar Free entry before 11pm/£4
BRASSICK Saturdays mean Brassick time! Join us for student anthems in Asylum and Indie tunes in the John McCarthy bar. Cheesy tune requests anyone? Drinks from £2.
DISCOVER FRESH FRIDAYS 1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
OOTS WITH DJ T Drinks from £2.00 Non- students welcome Tickets available from just £2.00 www.hullstudent.com/events
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New for 2015
Just £99 Set no limits on your experience by upgrading to an Card. Infinity Card* holders can enjoy: Free entry to fifteen WelcomeFest Events including guaranteed entry to the Welcome Party, Tower Beach Party and Brassick (03/10/15)** Limited edition WelcomeFest T-Shirt and Sunglasses End of Year Ball Ticket Free entry to Tower, Brassick and FourOneOne all year†! Exclusive Card-holder Offers throughout the year
For further details and to buy online see:
hullstudent.com/infinity * Infinity Card valid with student card ONLY ** Guaranteed Entry before 10pm ONLY † Guest performances may not be included, see individual event information for details.
EVENT CHECKLIST
Tick off the events that you’d like to attend throughout the three weeks to help you decide which WelcomeFest card is best value for you:
WEEK ONE 19th September 23rd September 25th September
Brassick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worldwide Welcome Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEEK TWO 26th September 27th September 28th September 29th September 30th September 1st October 2nd October 2nd October
Welcome Party Featuring M.O. . . . . . . . . . . . Back 2 Skool Disco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russell Kane & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roller Disco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Tower - Full Moon Beach Party . . . . . . Rockaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEEK THREE 3rd October 6th October 7th October 7th October 8th October 10th October
Brassick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUU Howlers - Comedy Night . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnodog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hypnodog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brassick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMING SOON...
Look out for these events coming later in the year:
HULL UNIVERSITY MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2015 With the winner bagging a slot of the main stage at the End of Year Ball 2016 there is sure to be debate, drama, shocking judging decisions and possible riots as the contenders go head to head for the title! HEATS – October/November FINAL - December For more information contact hulluniversitymusicsociety@outlook.com
JAGUAR SKILLS The masked ninja has gained notoriety since 2002 for his eclectic multi-genre, cut-n-paste style Djing mixes. With an impressive history of spectacular sold out UK and US tours under his belt, Jaguar Skills has played at prestigious clubs and festivals including Global Gathering, V Festival and Glastonbury. As the undisputed King Of the Mashups, with his high octane mixes featuring every tempo imaginable, from Trap to House to Drum & Bass, and everything in between! jaguarskills.com
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