The Forum Hertfordshire

Make student life unforgettable at The Forum!

The Forum is a multi-level venue located on the College Lane campus and has 2 venues that host the best parties in Hertfordshire. Designed especially for students, you can expect the latest tunes and on-trend takeovers! Week in week out you can expect student favourite, BIG Wednesdays, as well as events like Afrobeats, K-Pop Parties, Me Gusta Reggaetón and more! And with our continued partnership with Bobbie Jay Events, you'll still get to enjoy Bhangra Bollywood and Charged Up.

Make sure you're familiar with our policies before buying a ticket or coming to an event!

Venue Safety

We're committed to ensuring the safety of our students. We operate and manage the venue in a way that is safe and secure for students to have a good time. Safety measures we've put in place include...

• Full risk assessment of all activity and fire evacuation strategy for the venue

• Working with SIA security guards that are trained and experienced in operating student venues. We work closely with our security to ensure they're providing you with effective protection and we will challenge & deal with any behaviours drawn to our attention

• Full CCTV coverage of the venue is in place on all floors and stairs wells. We also deploy some body-worn cameras to assist in our efforts to keep you safe

• We've rolled out a training programme for our staff and security – that includes the Ask for Angela scheme, Active Bystander Training and drug awareness

• We provide medical support on nights out with a trained paramedic and/or first-aid trained staff

• We are limiting the number of guests in the venue to ensure the venue is safe for students

• We take a zero tolerance approach to spiking. If you intend on spiking people, you are not welcome in our venue and shouldn't be part of this brilliant student community. Anyone caught spiking will receive a lifetime ban and they will be reported to the University & the Police

You can view our full Venue Safety Policy here

If you wish to report an incident in The Forum, please either speak to a member of our Management Team on the night or email forummanagement@hertssu.com

Event Terms & Conditions

Please ensure you are familiar with our Event Terms & Conditions before purchasing a ticket or wristband to one of our events

Conditions of Entry

To attend an event at The Forum, you must agree to the Conditions of Entry stated below to ensure the safety of fellow attendees and staff...

• In order to gain entry to events where alcohol is being served, you must show one of the following forms of 18+ age verification:
- a) Valid student ID card or number that matches with your name (you may also be asked to provide one of the below to supplement this)
- b) Driving licence; or
- c) Passport; or
- d) PASS accredited card (see www.pass-scheme.org.uk for details)
• Failure to present one of these forms of ID at the venue will result in you not being able to attend the event
• Should you leave the event premises, no re-entry is permitted
• Anyone attempting entry without a valid ticket or wristband will be subject to the Venue’s Disciplinary Policy and may face disciplinary action, including instant banning
• Hertfordshire Students’ Union reserves the right to refuse entry to the venue for students and guests
• Hertfordshire Students’ Union will be adopting any government legislation required on the venue
• Some tickets and wristbands may require entry before a certain time to be valid. Please check specific tickets T&Cs
• All events have limited capacities so space cannot be guaranteed
• Searching is a condition of entry to protect your safety and that of other visitors. All persons entering the venue are also governed by the licence conditions and are liable for searches by security staff
• We reserve the right to confiscate any Prohibited Items*. Anyone found in possession of such items will be refused admission, ejected from the venue and may also be liable for prosecution. No refunds will be given to customers who are refused admission due to possession of prohibited items
• Any patrons deemed too drunk, to have taken drugs, to have drugs in their possession or to attempt to bring in alcohol on their person, will be refused entry
• The venue also holds the right to refuse entry to anyone whom is drinking alcohol or using drugs in the queue which may not have taken affect upon entry but may affect you later in the evening
• If you are refused entry for any reason, or you breach our rules and regulations, your ticket is not refundable

*Please note Prohibited Items include illegal substances; legal highs or any other psychoactive substances; food; any form of liquid (including drinks and perfume); point and shoot cameras; bottles; weapons; ammunition; horns; whistles; drums, megaphones, amplification equipment, klaxons, air horns; fireworks, flares, smoke canisters, explosives, firearms, knives, blades; or any other article which may be used as a weapon or missile, or which may, in our reasonable opinion, cause danger or disruption to visitors at the venue (regardless of whether or not such item is illegal or is carried for specific purposes); large bags; hi-visibility tabards or similar; sponsorship, promotional or marketing material; marker pens, spray paint or any other similar items that may be used to mark infrastructure.

Venue Rules

Please be aware of the following rules before attending the venue:

• Violence, threats, disrespect, harassment, or discrimination will not be tolerated in this venue and will result in a ban
• Any abuse or violence towards our staff will not be tolerated. Immediate eviction and a ban will ensue
Drink to enjoy, not to excess. If you are deemed to be drinking to excess or irresponsibly you may be asked to leave. If you arrive drunk, you will not be allowed entry
• We have a zero-tolerance approach to drugs. If you are found to be under the influence in the venue immediate eviction will ensue. If you arrive under the influence you will not be allowed entry
• Smoking or vaping in the venue is not permitted
• Anybody trying to gain access without a valid ticket, impersonating another person, attempting to use a transferred ticket or trying to gain re-enry without consent will be subject to disciplinary action
• You must follow all the safety procedures in the venue
• You must bring both your student ID and photographic ID to gain entry
• Being searched is a condition of entry. Non-compliance will result in non-entry and further disciplinary action
• Do not bring any prohibited items to the venue. We reserve the right to confiscate any prohibited items. Anyone found in possession of such items will be refused admission, ejected from the venue and may also be liable for prosecution. No refunds will be given to customers who are refused admission due to possession of prohibited items
• The throwing of objects will not be tolerated
• Vandalism in the venue will not be tolerated. If caught, this will result in a ban and potential disciplinary action
• There is a no re-entry policy in this venue. Once you have left, you cannot return

Any actions undertaken in The Forum Hertfordshire areas are subject to Hertfordshire Students' Union and University of Hertfordshire's Student Code of Conduct and can result in expulsion from the University

Ticket Terms & Conditions

• Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. No refunds will be issued for incorrectly purchased tickets

• Tickets may only be purchased by students registered at the University of Hertfordshire

• All students must have valid Uni of Herts student ID for entry. We accept both physical photo ID (passport or driving licence) or the Herts Mobile App. Photocopies or screenshots will not be accepted

• Only UH students can purchase guest tickets. Guests must have a valid guest ticket and enter with the UH student that purchased it. They will also need to show photographic ID (passport or driving licence) to gain entry. Photocopies or screenshots will not be accepted

• All artists and attractions are subject to contract and can change at any time without notice

Freshers Week Wristband Terms & Conditions

• Wristband purchases are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. No refunds will be issued for incorrectly purchased wristbands

• Wristbands must not be removed for the duration of Freshers Week. No refunds will be issued for lost wristbands

• Wristbands may only be purchased by students registered at the University of Hertfordshire. UH students are defined as those with current student status, those starting in September 2024 and those starting a postgraduate course in September 2024. Those deferring a year or taking a year out will not be classed as current students. Alumni are also not classed as current students

• Freshers Week Wristbands give you guaranteed access to all events listed until 11PM on each night. After 11PM you are not guaranteed entry and may have to purchase a new ticket

Code of Conduct & Ban Process

Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety Policy

Upcoming Events