Jesus College May Ball

The Jesus College May Ball is the biggest May Ball at Cambridge, a defining tradition that combines creativity, logistics, fundraising, and large-scale production. For the college, the event plays a key cultural role, bringing together students, alumni, and guests while showcasing student talent and organisational capability. Its high visibility means that each edition contributes to the college’s wider cultural identity and reputation, particularly through the themes, partnerships, and creative direction chosen for the year.As part of the production and creative team, I co-led the creative and operational strategy, helping shape the atmosphere and execution of the Ball’s guest experience. I contributed to the event’s design, oversaw music programming, stage design, and performer bookings, and liaised with performers and partners to ensure the night’s narrative flowed seamlessly. Working across teams to refine story, staging, and audience experience, I helped produce a sold-out May Ball that reflected the ambition of the committee and the cultural spirit of Jesus College, strengthening the legacy of the largest May Ball in Cambridge.