When: 30th September, 6pm
Where: Lane7, The Cube

Kick off Freshers with an evening of bowling, friendly competition and good vibes at Lane7 at The Cube, just a few steps away from the Maltings! Join us on 30th September at 6pm for two rounds of bowling – whether you’re aiming for strikes or just want to meet new people in a chill setting, this is the perfect way to start the year. Tickets are £15.99 per person.

Transport to the venue is not included in the ticket, please make your own way to Lane7, The Cube

With their super-soft plush fabric, our premium graduation bears are ideal to celebrate a friend’s big day or as a memento of your achievements.

Come dressed as your course and bring the energy to the Hideaway (Maltings) for a night of next-level creative looks, great vibes, and a soundtrack served fresh by local DJ and drag legend Misfit. Whether you’re a future chef, business entrepreneur, physio, aesthetician, digital designer, engineer, or baker – whip up your most iconic course-inspired costumes!

When it’s closing time at the Maltings, you can keep the party going at the Dress As Your Course club night at O’Neill’s Broad Street from 10pm: Get your course crew together, dress to impress, and make it a night to remember. Free entry if you have our Freshers Wristband.

If you’re not a resident at the Maltings, please indicate this when you book. A Guild staff member will welcome you at the gates and walk you to the Hideaway. You must leave the premises before 11pm, unless you have previously filled out the overnight form together with the resident who will host you.

This event is for students over 18 only.

How it Works

Select your price category and make your payment – and you’re all set. We will send you an email with all the details you’ll need closer to the time, and then all that’s left to do is to wear your wristbands to the Freshers events on the line-up!
Wristbands and T-shirts/hoodies are available for collection from 1st September 2026, at the Guild Shop in Moss House (Ground Floor), during opening hours (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm).

What’s On Offer

We’re offering four price categories:

• Wristband – nights-out line-up only (no merchandise included)
• Wristband + T-shirt
• Wristband + Hoodie
• Wristband Premium: T-shirt and Hoodie

Pick the one that best suits you, and you’re good to go! Plus, you can save good money if you buy yours at our early bird rate, which closes on 23rd August – so why wait?

Nights-out Wristband

For just £19.99 (EARLY BIRD £14.99), you get:

• A special, limited-edition keepsake fabric wristband exclusive to University College Birmingham.
• Free entry to the best Freshers Parties in Brum throughout September and early October:

9 September: Pyjama Party powered by Naughty Horse @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street

10 September: Bullionaire Closing @Snobs Broad Street (old Snobs location as linked)

12 September: O’Neill’s Club Night @O’Neill’s Broad Street – exclusive student drink deals before midnight!

13 September: Freshers Welcome Party – UCB & BCU powered by Naughty Horse @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street

*NEW* 14 September: 2016 vs 2026 Party powered by Naughty Horse @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street

15 September: Neon Party powered by Naughty Horse @O’Neill’s Broad Street

16 September: Student Night @Manahatta (free entry venue) – get one free drink per wristband holder with a drink token given out on the door, offer available from 10pm-midnight

17 September: Pre-drinks and Bandeoke – Karaoke With Live Band @BOX Brindleyplace (free entry venue) – get one free drink per wristband holder with a drink token given out on the door from 7pm

17 September: Barbara’s Club Night @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street – wristband entry before 11.30pm only

18 September: Battle of the Unis powered by Naughty Horse @O’Neill’s Broad Street – with BCU and Newman – show your UCB pride!

19 September: Students Only Glitter Party powered by Naughty Horse @Circo Selly Oak

20 September: Moving-in Party @200 – new Broad Street venue!

*NEW* 21 September: UV Glow Party powered by Naughty Horse @O’Neill’s Broad Street

23 September: Official Freshers Fair Afterparty – Switch Wednesdays powered by Naughty Horse @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street – wristband entry before 11pm only

24 September: Vodbull @Snobs Broad Street (new Snobs location as linked)

25 September: Barbara’s Club Night @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street – wristband entry before 11.30pm only

26 September: O’Neill’s Club Night @O’Neill’s Broad Street – exclusive student drink deals before midnight!

28 September: Ibiza Zoo Party powered by Naughty Horse @Barbara’s Bier Haus Broad Street

1 October: Dress As Your Course Party @O’Neill’s Broad Street – includes free game of dart with wristband between 10-11pm (first come, first serve)!

3 October: Saturday Club Night @Rosies Broad Street and @Popworld Broad Street – includes one free drink per wristband holder! – wristband entry before midnight only

6 October: BuzzBull @200 – new Broad Street venue!

9 October: Circus Fridays @200 – new Broad Street venue!

Wristband + T-Shirt

For just £24.99, you get:

• A special, limited-edition keepsake fabric wristband exclusive to University College Birmingham.
• Full access to the entire wristband line-up.
• One official University College Birmingham T-shirt to get you into the University spirit! White or black – your choice of colour.

Our T-shirts are available in black and white in sizes S-XXL. You’ll be able to select your colour and size when you collect your wristband.

Wristband + Hoodie

For £44.99, you get:

• A special, limited-edition keepsake fabric wristband exclusive to University College Birmingham.
• Full access to the entire wristband line-up.
• One official University College Birmingham hoodie in your favourite colour – your ultimate campus classic!

Our hoodies are available in black, grey, blue, green and pink in sizes S-XXL. You’ll be able to select your colour and size when you collect your wristband.

Wristband Premium: T-shirt + Hoodie

This option is for those of you who want them all! For £47.99, you get:

• A special, limited-edition keepsake fabric wristband exclusive to University College Birmingham.
• Full access to the entire wristband line-up.
• One official University College Birmingham T-shirt in white or black and one official University College Birmingham hoodie in your favourite colour – no better way to get ready for your time at UCB!

Our hoodies are available in black, grey, blue, green and pink, and our T-shirts are available in black and white. Both come in sizes S-XXL. You’ll be able to select your colour and size for both when you collect your wristband.

Early Bird Prices and Late Rates

Missed the first batch of nights out? Late rate discounts are now active!

If you would like to use your Kickstart allowance to purchase a wristband, please come see us at the Guild Shop during opening hours.

Terms and Conditions

Wristbands are 18+ only, and we’ll check your age through the student database upon purchase. Transport to the locations is not included, please make your own arrangements to get there. Some events only grant entry or drinks discount before a certain time, please make sure you get there in plenty of time to avoid missing out
Worried about getting yours before A-level Results Day? Buy with confidence: Wristbands are fully refundable until 16th August 2026 11.59pm; after that date and time, they are non-refundable. In order to refund your wristband, please email guildinfo@ucb.ac.uk by 16th August 2026 11.59pm with “Freshers Wristband Refund” in the subject line, and your full name and the email address you used to purchase your wristband in the body of the email.
The line-up is subject to date changes from our collaborators, though we will do our best to ensure the itinerary remains as advertised.

Check out our collaborators:

Naughty Horse

Vodbull

O’Neill’s Broad Street

Rosies Birmingham

Popworld Birmingham

Barbara’s Bier Haus Birmingham

BOX Brindleyplace

Manahatta Temple Street

A few logistics:

• Purchasing this product will automatically book you in for the IKEA trip – just bring your payment confirmation email to the meeting point on 16th September.
• The coach will leave at noon on the dot from the Maltings car park, so please be there 10 minutes early to make sure you don’t miss it. As we’re booked to exact times, we will not be able to wait for latecomers.
• We’ll be met at the car park by the lovely IKEA team with complimentary gift bags custom-made for you.
• You’re free to roam around IKEA at your own pace, either in the company of other students on the trip, or on your own – there’s no need to stick to a big group the whole time.
• The coach will take the group back at 4pm from the IKEA car park, meaning we’ll be back at the Maltings at around 5pm.
• This trip is open to all University College Birmingham students over the age of 18, regardless of your residence; you do not need to live at the Maltings to come along.

This trip is organised collaboratively by UCB Guild of Students and the Student Engagement Team of University College Birmingham.