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Events at the Rocket Complex
Upcoming student events at The Rocket in 2020.
A warm welcome to our new students, and welcome back to our existing students!
We have lots going on this term, here’s a quick rundown…
We have our big Welcome Party for new and existing students on Friday 30 January.
Alongside this we have quizzes, karaoke and Frat Party events lined up for you, see the info below!
We are delighted to hold the London Anime Convention again this February (14-16th), click the link for more information and tickets.
For all of the latest information, as usual check our Facebook and Twitter!
Freshers Fortnight 2019!
London Met’s Freshers’ activity starts on Monday 23 September 2019. We have an incredible package ready for all you lucky new starters, and returning students too.
There are two weeks of amazing events and entertainment, followed by a huge closing party on Friday 11 October, the ‘Freshers’ Premiere’. There are events of all kinds, and for all tastes 🙂
Collect your free Freshers’ Fortnight Wristband from staff in ‘The Rocket’ venue at Holloway campus, which gets you free entry to Freshers’ social events at London Met.
We also hold two great Freshers’ Fairs at our Holloway campus (Thursday 3 October) and Aldgate campus (Friday 4 October), for you to learn all about uni and get some great deals and freebies.
The best place to get most up-to-date information is by following our London Met Events Facebook page and our @londonmetevents Twitter feed.
Our two Freshers’ Fairs are held at the two campuses… in Holloway campus on Thursday 4 October (held in The Great Hall), and at Aldgate campus on Friday 5 October (at The Wash Houses, 11am – 3pm).
Make sure you don’t miss out on the Freshers’ Premiere… it’s the biggest event during the start of year festivities, and is always a sellout! You have to buy a ticket for this one, but they are super cheap and students can buy two guest tickets too. For ticket link and more information visit our Facebook, details below.
All the most up-to-date info will be on our Facebook and Twitter… we regularly post content about uni life and what’s on, so give us a follow, say hello and keep in touch!
Use the hashtag #londonmetfreshers when posting to get featured and maybe win prizes!
See you in September!
The Rocket and @LondonMetEvents team
London Met Freshers’ 2018
London Met’s freshers’ activity starts on Monday 24 September 2018. We have an incredible package ready for all you lucky new starters.
There are two weeks of amazing events and entertainment, followed by a huge closing party on Friday 12 October, the ‘Freshers’ Finale’. There are events of all kinds, and for all tastes 🙂
We also hold two great Freshers’ Fairs at our Holloway and Aldgate campuses, for you to learn all about uni and get some great deals and freebies.
The best place to get most up-to-date information is by following our Facebook page and our @londonmetevents Twitter feed.
Our two Freshers’ Fairs are held in Aldgate campus on Wednesday 3 October (at The Wash Houses, 11am – 3pm), and at Holloway campus on Thursday 4 October (held in The Great Hall and The Rocket).
Most events are free for Freshers, you can get a free entry wristband from our student venue The Rocket, or from our events team at enrolment around the different campuses.
Make sure you don’t miss out of the Freshers’ Finale… it’s the biggest event during the start of year festivities, and is always a sellout! You have to buy a ticket for this one, but they are super cheap and students can buy two guest tickets too.
All the most up-to-date info will be on our Facebook and Twitter… we regularly post content about uni life and what’s on, so give us a follow, say hello and keep in touch!
Use the hashtag #londonmetfreshers when posting to get featured and maybe win prizes!
See you in September!
End of Year Summer Party for all London Met students!
The epic London Met End of Year Party returns to The Rocket Complex on Friday 1st June 2018, from 8pm-2am.
Grab your cheap advance tickets from The Rocket or online here and enjoy A FREE DRINK AND A FREE BBQ DINNER!
On the night:
– free drink token
– free BBQ dinner, punch bar and DJ in the tropical courtyard
– retro arcade games
– karaoke room
– casino room with free fun money
– London Taxi Photo Booth with free printouts
– chocolate fountain with free dippin’ foods
– DJs and dancing 😉
ADVANCE TICKETS: £5 Student | £6 Guest
PRICE ON THE DOOR: £7 Student | £8 Guest
Tickets available from The Rocket and online here.
BUY EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
London Met students can bring up to two guests.
Proof of age required | Last entry STRICTLY MIDNIGHT
No re-admission
London Met students must bring uni ID card
Guests must bring Photo ID
Terms & Conditions are available on our Eventbrite ticket and Facebook event pages.
Hallooowwweeeennnnn at London Met
We have a couple of great Halloween events coming up next week at London Met.
Tuesday 24 October
First up is ‘Sew Spooky’… an event where you can swap your old Halloween costume to get a totally new one, upcycle an old one, and learn to make-do-and-mend! Click the link to register for a free ticket. Places are limited so hurry!
| Sew Spooky at London Met Uni – Halloween Costume Swap, drop in 10 – 4pm. Bring last years’ costume and swap it for something new to you. |
| Sew Spooky repairs – bring your clothes back from the dead, 11 – 12noon [book here] and 2 -3pm [book here]. Learn how to resurrect your wardrobe favourites and dip your toes into the world of sewing and repairs. |
| Sew Spooky Halloween Costume Making Workshop, 12:30 -1.30pm. Stuck with what to wear this Halloween? In this workshop you’ll learn how to make, alter or embellish clothes and costumes and turn them into something spooky. Book free ticket. |
Wednesday 25 October – Haunted Halloween Frat House!
It’s the big party you know and love at London Met… it’s Frat House! But this month something weird is going on… the house is HAUNTED?!?!?!
Will you be brave enough to investigate??
We’ll have:
Bloody beer pong (free) from 9pm–10pm
Best dressed will be crowned King and Queen of the Damned at midnight
Mummy wrapping contest, gunge lucky dip and toxic apple bobbing
Devilish DJs and demonic dancing all night
Tickets are £3 Metcard, £4 any student, £5 guest.
London Met students can sign in up to two guests.
Last entry strictly at 1am.
Guests must have photo ID for entry.
See on the dance floor, we’re off to practice our Thriller moves…
Freshers 2017 at London Met
London Met’s freshers activity starts on Monday 25 September 2017.
There are two weeks of amazing events and entertainment, followed by a huge closing party on Friday 13 October, the ‘Freshers’ Finale’. We also hold two Freshers’ Fairs at Holloway and Aldgate campus. There are events of all kinds and for all tastes, see the events calendar below:
Our two Freshers’ Fairs are held in Holloway campus on Thursday 6 October (held in The Great Hall and The Rocket building), and in Aldgate campus on Friday 13 October (at The Wash Houses).
Most events are free for Freshers, you can get a free entry wristband from our student venue The Rocket, or from our events team at enrolment around the different campuses.
All the most up to date info will be on our Facebook and Twitter, so say hello and keep in touch!
Look out for the hashtag #londonmetfreshers for all the photos and latest event info, and use it yourself when posting any photos! .
London Met End of Year Summer Party – 26 May 2017
Our fave student event of the year is back!
Friday 26 May – 8pm until 2am, at our very own venue The Rocket Complex.
All details on our Facebook. Headline news is that you get TWO free drinks and a FREE BBQ dinner with your ticket!
Buy tickets in advance here. Buy early to avoid disappointment… and it’s more on the door too!
Rocket Karaoke – Thursday 6 April
Show us your superstar potential at the awesome Rocket Karaoke and Easter party. Throw on your Easter attire and get in front of the glitter curtain to strut your stuff… all the classics will be available for you to sing your heart out to. Drinks voucher prizes for good and very bad singers!
Free entry for London Met students, other uni students and guests. All students must have valid student ID cards and guests must have valid photo ID for entry.
London Met students may sign in up to two guests.
Spring Break Neon Party! Wednesday 29 March at The Rocket
Term is winding down, but we’re ready to let loose with some Spring Break vibes!!!
Let the music play and enjoy an unforgettable night at our Spring Break Neon Party. Great tunes and special offers on drinks.
Neon painting, fun games and special prizes, all in one fantastic night. Get your tickets now, as this party is a guaranteed sell out!
London Met students can sign up to 2 guests.
All students must have valid student ID cards, and all guests must have valid photo ID. Last entry at midnight.
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