The 120th Annual Science Ball: Luminescence

The University of Sydney Science Society (SciSoc) proudly presents the 120th Annual Science Ball: Luminescence—an evening of elegance and radiance. This year’s ball, celebrating 120 years of continuous tradition, will take place on Wednesday, the 9th of October from 6 pm to 11 pm. Join us and 450 members for an unforgettable night set against the fairytale backdrop of Curzon Hall's historic sandstone castle.Your ticket includes:

• Three-course dinner catered to your dietary requirements
• Arrive at the castle’s motor court, and step into the lush gardenscape and wrought iron pergola to enjoy your Aperol Spritz on arrival
• 5-hour access to Lady Mary’s Pavilion Ballroom with crystal chandeliers
• Unlimited beers, wines (red, white and sparkling) and nonalcoholic beverages
• Professional photography to capture the evening’s magical moments
• Access to professional photo booth for fun snaps with your friends
• Professional DJs and a large parquetry dance floor
• Exclusive access to front and back gardens with grand Romanesque water fountains
• On-site parking

Pricing:
Early Bird: $140 (On sale September 1st, 5 pm)
Main Round: $150
Late Round: $160

Other ticket rounds will open automatically once the previous round has sold out. Make sure you have the following information for each ticket holder ready when sales go live.

• Credit/Debit Card details
• Emergency contact (Name & Number)
• Dietary Requirements

Theme

The theme for this year - Luminescence - is inspired by the beauty of light—its subtle glow and radiating warmth. Embrace your inner radiance and arrive ready to shimmer and shine. The dress code for the evening is Formal, with a prize awarded for the Best Dressed and many other exciting awards to be won. As you step into the evening, you’ll be greeted by the ethereal golden hour, set against the backdrop of the glowing sandstone castle. Inside Lady Mary's Pavilion, the soft glow of candlelight and custom chandeliers will create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Dance the night away on the expansive, illuminated dance floor, and take a breather in the lush, moonlit gardenscape. This will be a night to remember.

EQUITY SCHEME

SciSoc is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees of the Science Ball. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate, regardless of financial circumstances. To support this, we have an equity scheme in place to provide a limited number of fully subsidised tickets to those who may need financial assistance. This initiative is generously sponsored by the Faculty of Science.

To be eligible for equity, applicants must be students enrolled in a degree or major within the Faculty of Science and be registered members of the Society for the year of application. They must also be experiencing financial or personal hardship, such as not being supported by family, relocating from another city and seeking employment, facing a recent personal tragedy, receiving Centrelink benefits, being eligible for a university bursary including the E12 program / MySydney Scholarship, identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or being a disabled student registered with University Disability Services. Other valid financial hardships may also be considered. A full list can be found in the SciSoc Bylaws linked in our bio.Applications for equity will open at 5pm on Sunday, 25th August.

Applications will remain open until 5pm on Sunday, 8th September. The provision of equity tickets will be decided by the application assessment panel which consists of the President and the Core Executive, with advice from the appointed Equity Officer. All applications will be anonymised by the Treasurer, removing personal identifiers such as names and contact details, prior to presentation to the application assessment panel. Successful and non-successful applicants will be notified in email by the Treasurer at least 24 hours prior to the release of late round tickets.

Other key information:
Table allocations will open after ticket sales have closed. Tables will be in groups of ten and you will have the option of selecting a table. After allocations have closed, we will assign any unallocated attendees to tables based on year and major to give you a chance to meet like-minded people. Please keep an eye out on our socials and emails for further information on seating selections.

If you have a date or friend that does not attend the University of Sydney, then they are more than welcome to attend.

Please note, this is a strictly 18+ event. Valid ID and your ticket must be presented upon arrival. SciSoc and the USU promote responsible drinking.