Fri 6 Jun, 20:00 - 06:00, Founder's Square

Headlining Summer Ball 2025 is...


Katy B


A defining voice of UK dance music, Katy B blends garage, house, dubstep and R&B into a sound that’s uniquely her own.

Since her breakout with the chart-smashing ‘Katy on a Mission’, Katy has been at the forefront of the UK underground-meets-mainstream crossover. Her debut album On a Mission earned a Mercury Prize nomination and delivered anthem after anthem, including ‘Lights On’ and ‘Broken Record’. Follow-up LP Little Red saw her climb even higher, debuting at number 1 on the UK Albums chart, with ‘Crying for No Reason’ becoming a defining emotional club track of the 2010s.

A staple of UK festivals and clubs, Katy has performed across Glastonbury, Wireless, Parklife, Lovebox, and Ibiza. Since exploding onto the scene, she's had collaborations with producers like Benga, Geeneus, and Mark Ronson, as well as artists like Craig David and Tinie Tempah, keeping her at the cutting edge of the UK sound.

Expect an electrifying set full of bass-heavy rhythms, soulful vocals, and high-energy vibes that will keep the party going all night long. With new music on the way and a legacy that spans over a decade of club culture, Katy B is back to take over the stage and your summer soundtrack.


Putting on an event the size of Summer Ball and delivering the high-quality experience expected of such a prestigious event doesn't come cheap. As a registered charity, we must ensure that our costs are covered and each year it is becoming more challenging to deliver the same experience for the same price. That's why this year we have had to increase the ticket price for the first time since 2012 (if we had followed inflation since then, the event would now cost in excess of £100!) The ticket price reflects various costs including the acts performing, the infrastructure, and the staff working the event.

 

So what does your £80 go towards? Check out the full breakdown below:

 
 

Entertainment

£24.42 (↑30.53%)

Performing artists, fairground rides, décor + more to be announced.

 

Infrastructure

£23.24 (↑29.05%)

Fencing, toilets, tents, staging, sound & lighting, equipment, bar structures, fire safety equipment.

 

Staff

£22.04 (↑27.55%)

Security, medics, bar, cloakroom, catering, tech, site crew, artist liaisons, management, ticket exchange, noise mitigation team.

 

Customer Service

£5.29 (↑6.62%)

Till & card machine hire, fridges & chiller unit hire, drink consumables.

 

Marketing

£1.79 (↑2.24%)

Signage, wristbands, lanyards, event branding.

 

Other fees

£3.21 (↑4.01%)

Event cancellation & hired in plant insurance, music licensing, bank charges, merchant fees, contingency.