SAS Ball 2025

Come and celebrate 35 years of Surfers Against Sewage with us on 5th July in St Agnes, Cornwall

Surfers Against Sewage 35th Anniversary Ball

The legendary SAS Ball is BACK on Saturday 5th July 2025

This milestone event marks 35 years of protecting our oceans, waves, and beaches, bringing together our incredible community of surfers, swimmers, Ocean Activists, and water lovers for an unforgettable afternoon and evening.

This is more than just a celebration – it’s a homecoming for everyone who has ridden the wave with us. Whether you’ve been part of SAS from the start or are new to the crew, this is your chance to dance, connect, and celebrate advocacy in action.

Don’t miss out – this will be one for the history books! Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today.

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The important details

📅 Date: Saturday 5th July 2025

🕰️ Time: 3pm – midnight (kids welcome before dark!)

🌊 Dress code: Dinner jackets and boardshorts, frocks and flip flops

🌄 Location: St Agnes Beacon Cliffs (Newdowns Farm, Beacon Dr, Saint Agnes TR5 0NU)

🎶Line up: In true SAS Ball style, you’ll just have to wait and see!

🎉Guaranteed: Epic live music, bands, DJs, inspirational guest talks, local food and drink.

💸 Proceeds: This is a fundraising initiative with all proceeds going towards Surfers Against Sewage’s ongoing campaigns and environmental initiatives. By attending, you are helping to drive positive change for our seas, rivers and lakes.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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SAS Ball FAQs

The Ball will be held at Newdowns Farm, Beacon Road, St Agnes, TR5 0NU 

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Please travel to the Ball by car share or public transport where possible. 

There will be parking available on site which will need to be purchased in advance.

Book a parking space

There will be no camping available on site but there is lots of local accommodation. There is STRICTLY no staying in vehicles overnight permitted. 

Here are some local accommodation options: 

 

HOTELS, COTTAGES

The Driftwood Spars (historic Cornish pub B&B)

Little Orchard Village 

The Lighthouse

Mount Hawke Holiday Bungalows 

 

CARAVANS, CAMPING, TENT HIRE

St Agnes Holiday Park  (static homes and touring)

Mount Pleasant Eco Park  

Sunny Corner Campsite  

Blue Hills Camping & Touring Park

Beacon Cottage Farm  (touring, camping & cottages)

Trevellas Manor Farm (no groups, family-orientated quiet site, no noise after 10pm)

Trevarth Holiday Park (caravans, touring and camping)

Ysella Luxury Bell Tent Hire

There will be accessible parking spaces available for Blue Badge holders, please see information on parking below. 

A map of the site will be available ahead of the Ball with information on distances from parking and between stages and facilities.  

The Ball recognise accredited guide dogs & assistance dogs which have been trained by a member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) or Assistance Dogs International (ADI).   

There will be accessible toilets on site. Please ask for the code to access these facilities at the entrance.  

We will have a dedicated quiet space if you need some time out. These spaces will have low level stimulation with places to sit. 

There will be stalls selling vegan and vegetarian food with gluten free options.  

The bar will serve alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic and hot drinks available.  

Parking will be available at the venue at a cost of £6.50 per vehicle. You will need to purchase tickets to park in advance.  There is STRICTLY no staying in vehicles overnight permitted. Parking tickets are only valid with a Ball ticket. 

Purchase parking tickets

Accessible parking spaces are available if you are Blue Badge holder. These spaces are free of charge but you will need to request a space in advance. Please display your Blue Badge on the dashboard of your vehicle once parked.

Book an accessible parking space

Parking will open from 2:30pm with access to the site not available until 3pm.

Portable toilets will be on site. 

There will be accessible toilets on site. Please ask for the code to access these facilities at the entrance. 

Please remember that the Ball will be held in a beautiful part of the Cornish coast high up on the clifftops. Please be cautious whether you are a young person or adult and keep away from the edge of the cliff at all times.  

There is a no glass policy on site. 

There will be security during the event for your safety and support.  

Please bring valid ID with you if you appear to be under 25 years old and plan to purchase alcohol.  

There will be a first aid tent on site. 

You are encouraged to bring a re-usable bottle that you can refill with drinking water. There will be tap water available for free onsite.

Please do car share or use public transport if you can. 

Food and drinks vendors on site will be using sustainable options to serve food and drink. 

Remember to take care of our environment and do not drop litter and avoid single use items and re-use where you can. Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins and recycle if appropriate.  

Please hand in and enquire about lost property at the ticket desk at the entrance. 

Please contact us on sasball@sas.org.uk if you have any further questions 

Booking Fees & Refunds: A booking fee shall apply to all ticket purchases. This fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase, except as outlined in point 3.

Event Cancellation or Rescheduling: Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the Ball due to circumstances beyond reasonable control (e.g., extreme weather, public health concerns, or acts of God). In such cases, SAS may aim to reschedule the event, and all tickets will remain valid for the new date. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you must notify SAS within the specified deadline to be eligible for a refund of the ticket price (excluding booking fees). Failure to notify within the deadline will confirm your attendance, and no refund will be issued. If the event is fully cancelled with no reschedule, a refund of the ticket price (excluding booking fees) will be provided.

Ticket Resale & Validity: Tickets must be purchased through our official seller Ticket Tailor only. Tickets listed on resale sites (e.g., Viagogo, StubHub, Gumtree) may be invalid and will not permit entry. If you have purchased a ticket from an unauthorized reseller, you should immediately seek a refund from them.

Age Restrictions: Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be requested at the point of entry and at the bars. Under 16’s will be required to leave the event site by 9pm.

Health & Safety: Exposure to loud music can damage hearing. Attendees are encouraged to bring ear protection. The organizers are not liable for any health issues arising from exposure to loud noise.

Cliff-Top Location & Child Supervision
The event takes place on a cliff-top, and while all reasonable safety measures have been taken, attendees acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the location. Parents and guardians are fully responsible for the supervision and safety of their children at all times. The event organizers accept no liability for accidents or injuries resulting from failure to supervise minors appropriately.

Artist Line-Up & Programme: The event organizers reserve the right to add, withdraw, or substitute artists and modify the schedule without liability for compensation.

Photography & Media: By attending, you grant SAS full rights to use images and videos taken at the event for publicity, social media, and press purposes.

Prohibited Items:

No glass bottles, jars, or breakable containers.

No open flames, disposable barbecues, or campfires.

No fireworks, sky lanterns, smoke canisters, kites, or drones.

No independent sound systems.

No flags in stage areas.

No illegal drugs, nitrous oxide, or legal highs.

No weapons.

No unauthorized market stalls or sales.

Security & Searches: All attendees are subject to searches by security staff at entry and during the event. Any prohibited items found will be confiscated, and individuals in possession may be refused entry or removed from the event.

Camping & Parking:

STRICTLY no camping at this event. Attendees must arrange their own accommodation.

Parking is at your own risk, and event organizers accept no responsibility for loss or damage to vehicles or belongings. Accessible parking spaces are available for Blue Badge holders only. Please display your Blue Badge on the dashboard once parked. Parking is £6.50 per vehicle when booked in advance, ticket purchase advised. If you don’t purchase a parking ticket it will be £8.50 on the door.

STRICTLY No staying in vehicles overnight permitted.

Code of Conduct: Anti-social, dangerous, or discriminatory behaviour will not be tolerated. Attendees engaging in such behaviour may be ejected without refund.

Environmental Responsibility: SAS is committed to sustainability. Attendees are encouraged to use reusable cups, avoid single-use plastics, and dispose of waste responsibly. Please respect the local environment and wildlife. We encourage attendees to travel to the Ball by car share or public transport where possible.

Email: Customers providing their email for bookings,  consent to SAS emailing them important information in the lead up to the 35th Anniversary Ball

Terms & Conditions Updates: SAS reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Attendees are responsible for checking for updates before the event.

For further inquiries, please contact: SASBall@sas.org.uk