Frequenty Asked Questions
- Strictly Over 18 Only
- Admission is with valid University or Student Card AND proof of age photo ID (Drivers Licence / Passport) only.
University or Student card holders are allowed one guest with photo ID per University card holder max.
- To avoid disappointment, we suggest that large parties email bookings@vodbull.com to ensure availability for any events, especially at beginning and end of term.
- If you have lost or had your student ID stolen, please call us in advance on 07920 404142 to ensure you gain entry. If you turn up on the door without the correct ID entry will be refused.
- A ticket does not guarantee entry. Right of Admission Reserved (ROAR)
- Tickets are only valid until 12.00am (unless otherwise explicitly stated on the ticket), after which time a surcharge maybe payable or entry may be refused. - Guestlist places are only guaranteed until 11.30pm.
LOADED @ GATECRASHER (Additional policy)
- Large groups of non local University students (5 plus) must email their booking request at least a week in advance to bookings@vodbull.com, which will then be assessed and replied to. Please do not book coach transport etc until your request has been answered. Non Local University Cards are allowed entry, but regretfully do not receive additional guest privileges.
VODBULL @ OCEANA BIRMINGHAM (Additional policy)
- Due to the massive demand, priority is given to local Universities (Aston / Birmingham / UCB / BCU). Admission is for local UNIVERSITY cards only (not college or NUS cards) and their bona fide guests (one per card as per regular policy).
- Large groups of non local University students (5 plus) must email their booking request at least 2 weeks in advance to bookings@vodbull.com, which will then be assessed and replied to. Please do not book coach transport etc until your request has been answered.
- Non Local University Cards are allowed entry, but regretfully do not receive additional guest privileges.
- Priority is given to local Universities for all paper / e-ticket / door purchases. This policy supersedes any purchases (tickets / online / door or otherwise) that may have been made by the customer.
- Tickets are only valid until 11.30pm (unless otherwise explicitly stated on the ticket), after which time a £1 surcharge is payable. Guestlist places are only guaranteed until 11.30pm.
Physical tickets for events in Birmingham are also available from OMCO (Dawlish Road, Selly Oak), The Ticket Sellers Shop (Bristol Road, Selly Oak), Shackleton Bar One (The Vale, Edgbaston), Gunbarrels (Selly Oak), Aston Wines (Aston), Gosta Green (Aston), Hare of the Dog (Perry Barr), Maltings Bar One (UCB), BCU Student Union Outlets/Reps and from selected departments and networkers at all Universities.
Regular tickets for all Vodbull run events are £4.50 in advance (£3.50 I Love Tom's Mum) during term time with the exception of events in the first and last week of term where prices may be higher. If you are being charged more than this then chances are that you are being ripped off by a ticket tout. Vodbull UK takes this matter very seriously. Ticket touting is illegal and is detrimental to you the customer and to our ability to run the successful events that we do. If you think you have paid over the odds for a ticket for one of our events then please report it to us on 07920 404142.
All ticket sales are final and any refund offered will be at management discretion.
Loaded @ Gatecrasher – 10pm-1am (term time only)
Mondays @ GB - 10.30pm-1.30am (non term time only)
Vodbull UK/Fish @ Oceana – 10pm-1am
Stupid Tuesdays @ Sports Cafe – 10pm-1am
I Love Toms Mum @ Walkabout – 9pm-2am
Cocktail @ The Jamhouse – 9pm-12am
Thank Walkabout Its Friday – 9pm-2am
To help relieve this situation we would strongly suggest getting to the venue just a little earlier than you may usually. Please also allow time for transport and queuing, which may be significantly increased. For your comfort, enjoyment and minimal Q times, we would advise arriving by 11pm.
As you may also be aware, changes in Drink Licensing legislation in Birmingham came into effect at the start of April 2010 aimed at addressing the growing issues of binge drinking and anti-social behaviour and they will have an impact on the way in which many student nights operate.
At Vodbull, customer safety and enjoyment is our primary concern and we work closely with West Midlands Police to ensure that all our events are enjoyable and trouble free. We wanted to bring your attention to a couple of issues which may hamper your enjoyment of our nights.
An increasing trend towards pre-drinking and drinking whilst in transit to the venue has been noted and we understand there may be temptation for this.
However, we would remind you that many of the venues at which we operate are located within the City Centre alcohol exclusion zone, which means it is illegal to drink on the street in the area surrounding the venue. This of course includes any time spent queuing for entry to the venue. To reinforce this message, any bottles will be removed from people drinking outside and people attempting to drink in the queue regretfully may not gain entry to the event. Dependant on an individual’s behaviour, they may also be liable for prosecution if observed by a Police Officer.
Similarly, please ensure that you drink in moderation prior to arriving at the venue. Any person who appears visibly intoxicated will be refused access as per licensing law, for your own safety and that of others in the venue. Being outside a venue while everyone else is inside enjoying their night is not the recipe for a good night out!
Finally, please consider the points available at www.drinkaware.co.uk to ensure a safe and enjoyable night out for all, every time!
The entrance to the right of the main doors is for those with regular paper tickets, paying on the door and parties who have coloured wristbands for a private room area. If you have regular online tickets then please use the Disco door to the rear of the club opposite the Radisson Hotel.
The entrance to the left of the main front doors is exclusively for the VIP guest list (regretfully NOT those with coloured wristbands) and those with VIP or online VIP tickets.
Using the right door will help to reduce your queuing time to a minimum.
The exception to this policy is Cocktail @ the Jam House where a strict dress code is in force:
No trainers or ripped/faded denim.
Shirt/Suit/Trousers/Cocktail Dress is strongly encouraged.
Fancy dress is not permitted at this event.
Party name and approximate number of guests
Date and event required
Any special requests to be sourced (i.e. pre paid bar tab / reserved area / queue jump etc)
We would strongly advise at least a weeks notice for party bookings to give you the best options possible.
Gatecrasher Birmingham – 0121 633 1520
Oceana Birmingham – 0845 402 5390
Walkabout Birmingham – 0121 632 5712
Risa/Highlight Birmingham – 0121 632 4936
Sports Café Birmingham – 0121 633 4000
The Jam House – 0121 200 3030