Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Saturday 26 October 2024 (am)

* * Booking opens on Tuesday 30 July * * 

This page was last updated 16 April 2024. The final version will be posted 2-3 weeks before the ceremony.

Arrival and registration

Upon arrival, please head to the Registration desks to collect your tickets, presentation card and souvenir programmes. You will also be given an information sheet with a map of the venue to help you find your way around. A preview of this will be available to view here in the weeks leading to the ceremony.

If you have any questions during the ceremony day, the staff at the Registration and Enquiry desks will be pleased to help you.

Academic Dress

If you have chosen to wear academic dress for your ceremony, you can collect these from Hall 10 on level 2 once you have registered. Collection will be open from 08:30 and all hired items should be returned by 13:30.

For details on Open University academic dress, including how to pre-order from our approved supplier, please see 'Preparing for your ceremony'.

Photography

The photography studios are located in Hall 9 on level 2 and will be open from 08:30. The service will also be available after the ceremony. Please be advised that there may be queues, so allow yourself plenty of time.

A photograph will also be taken of you when you cross the stage. This photograph will be available to purchase after the ceremony, Hall 9 & 10 Foyers and online at www.edeandravenscroft.com.

For further details on the photography services available on your ceremony day, including how to pre-book, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’.

The ceremony

The doors to the auditorium will open at 10:15 and the musical program will start. You and your guests should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Your ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.

Further details about the ceremony proceedings can be found on ‘Your ceremony day’