Gavin James to headline students-only festival

Outset Agency have today announced the launch of Ireland’s first student-only festival, headlined by Gavin James, which is taking place in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Friday 28th April. The event organisers aim to bring Irish students the biggest and best end of term festival – The Ball 2017.

The event will feature three music stages, a gourmet food yard and a fun fair in the unique setting of the former HSS Ferry Terminal in Dun Laoghaire Harbour.

Mark Jacobs, Director at Outset Agency said: “The Ball was created in response to the challenges being faced by Third Level institutions in providing large-scale, quality entertainment for their students; venue capacities, budgets and logistics have made events of this size extremely difficult for Third Level institutions to host individually. At Outset, we manage all aspects of events from concept to execution and by partnering with these colleges we are in a unique position to bring together all students for a truly unique, safe and memorable end of year festival experience.”

The event is open to all Third Level students and takes place on Friday 28th April from 3pm – 11pm.
Tickets are on sale directly from partner Student Union’s (UCD and DIT) on Monday 20th, and online for students nationwide at 9am on Tuesday 21st, from www.theball.ie.
Management reserve the right to refuse admission if a valid Third-level student ID is not produced.
The first acts have for The Ball 2017 been announced:
Gavin James
Bakermat LIVE
Route 94
Waze & Odyssey
Mark McCabe
Hare Squead
Smash Hits
Soule
AikJ

Ticket prices start at €40 per person and valid student identification is required for venue entry. Third Level constitutes NFQ Level 6 and above.

Outset describes itself as a new-age agency and was established in June 2015. Since its inception, the company has rapidly secured its position as the driving force behind some of Ireland’s top social influencers and talent, and a leader in Irish live experiences and events.

Tickets subject to availability and event subject to licensing.