GCFS presents, ‘Essence’, our 2025 show in aid of CHAS.
GCFS is thrilled to announce our 2025 show, Essence, in partnership with our sponsors, Selective Personnel. The show will take place on the 1st of March 2025 at the iconic Old Fruitmarket in Merchant City. Essence will be GCFS’ 11th show, and will be the biggest event of our year long campaign in aid of our wonderful charitable partner Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, whom you can read more about on the Charitable Partner page of our website. The show is open to anyone and everyone and is the party of the season! It’s the perfect excuse to get dressed up with your friends and enjoy the glitz and glamour of one of Glasgow’s biggest student led events, and all in the name of a good cause.
For the first time, the show features three different ticket packages, including the brand new VIP Platinum Package, as well as the classic VIP and Standard tickets. All ticket packages are now live on Fixr, with Standard Tickets selling out of our Early Bird, First and Second Release in just five minutes! Final Standard release as well as both Platinum and Classic VIP tickets are still available but are moving fast, so be sure to grab a ticket while you can. To secure your ticket now click here to be redirected to Fixr.
This is the first time that our VIP tickets are being sold through Fixr, whereas in the past they were available through a ballot process. This means you no longer have to organise your tickets within groups and sales will operate as with any other event on Fixr.
The GCFS show always sells out so be sure to secure your tickets fast! Unsure on what package to go for? Read below to find out all about the different packages, what they cost and what’s included. Please note that all packages offer a standing only viewing area for the main show, with no seated viewing, although there will be seats in bar areas that can be accessed at any point. For more information tickets, the show schedule, FAQ’s and accessibility, just carry on reading. Alternatively, please send any further questions to president@gucfs.co.uk, or send us a DM on Instagram!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Ticket Packages
New VIP Platinum Package
Price: £52.80 (including Fixr booking fee*)
What’s included?
Platinum Exclusive: Balcony show viewing area - the best view in the house!*
Platinum Exclusive: Exclusive use of the VIP bar during the main show, interval and Old Fruitmarket After Party
Entrance to exclusive VIP Pre Show Party
VIP Goody Bag
Free Cloakroom
£20 worth of free drinks
Live entertainment
Free ‘Essence’ Show Brochure
Access to The Old Fruitmarket After Party
*Please note that Platinum VIP ticket holders will be asked to remain within the private VIP area and balcony, or the neutral waiting areas, during the main show and interval, and will be allowed entry into the main area for the beginning of the OFM After Party
Classic VIP Package
Price: £47.30 (including Fixr booking fee*)
Entrance to exclusive VIP Pre Show Party
VIP Goody Bag
Free Cloakroom
£20 worth of free drinks
Live entertainment
Free ‘Essence’ Show Brochure
Access to The Old Fruitmarket After Party
*Please note that GCFS uses a charitably increased booking fee on Fixr of 10% of the ticket cost, half of which goes directly to our charitable partner as a donation, while the other half goes to Fixr for their services. However, given the higher price point of the VIP packages, and so to ensure the total cost to guests is more reflective of a traditional 5% booking fee, the base ticket price of VIP tickets on Fixr are lower than the actual value of the ticket. The true value of the tickets are £50 for Platinum VIP and £45 for VIP, while they are listed on Fixr for a lowered base value of £48 and £43 respectively. Therefore, when added onto this lower base fee, the higher booking fee of 10% brings the overall price into alignment with the accurate value of the tickets, plus a traditional 5% booking fee. This means we are able to donate the full true value price of the ticket to the charity, while ensuring our guests are not paying inflated rates.
Standard Ticket Package
Entry to ‘Essence’ Catwalk Show
Live Entertainment
Entry to The Old Fruitmarket After Party
Show Schedule
6pm: VIP Entry opens and the VIP Pre Party begins
8pm: Standard Entry Opens
8:45pm: Entry closes and Classic VIP guests move down to the Main Room
9:00pm: Show Begins [ESSENCE Part1]
9:35: Interval
10:00pm: Second Half Begins [ESSENCE Part 2]
10:45pm: Show ends and OFM After Party begins
12pm: OFM After Party ends
11pm - 3am: ESSENCE AFTER DARK, The Official Post Show Club Night [GET TICKETS HERE]
FAQ’S
What is the dress code?
The dress code for ESSENCE is black tie, but in the true spirit of theme, the most important thing is for you to feel true to yourself!
Can VIP Classic ticket holders go back to the Pre Party area after show begins?
No, due to capacity concerns, Classic VIP ticket holders must remain downstairs in the Main Room following the start of the show.
Can VIP Platinum ticket holders go down into the Main Room during the show?
No, again due to capacity issues, Platinum VIP ticket holders must remain in the Platinum Viewing Area and Bar during the show, but will be permitted entry to the Main Room at the start of the OFM After Party.
Do VIP ticket holders have to drink all their complimentary drinks during the Pre Party?
VIP tickets holders do not have to finish their complimentary drinks during the Pre Party, and are welcome to bring them into the viewing areas during the show as long as they are decanted into plastic cups provided.
Does a ticket to The Show guarantee me entry to The Post Show Club Night [ESSENCE After Dark]?
ESSENCE After Dark is a separate event and tickets are sold separately from The Show on Fixr. Therefore being a show ticket holder does not guarantee you entry. As with previous years at GCFS, there will still be an After Party at OFM which is included with all tickets.
Is there a cloakroom at The Old Fruitmarket?
Yes, there is a cloakroom! Classic VIP and Platinum VIP ticket holders have one free cloakroom place included with their ticket. For Standard Ticket holders and further VIP items, the cloakroom is £2 per item but please note that the cloakroom is card-only and they do not accept cash.
Accessibility Information
We at GCFS want to ensure a positive experience for all guests attending the show and so are committed to reasonably accommodating all accessibility requirements to the best of our ability. All necessary accommodations should be emailed to accessibility@gucfs.co.uk as soon as possible. You should receive a response within 5 working days. This includes guests of all ticket packages, and we encourage those planning to buy standard tickets who will need accommodations to also message prior to standard launch. When emailing, please detail the accommodations required, including what accessible seating is needed. This email is monitored by essential team members only and information will be kept securely. If you do not receive a response within 5 working days please DM us on instagram or email president@gucfs.co.uk to ensure your message has been received.
It is crucial to note that any accommodations that are not arranged with GCFS prior to the show may not be possible to implement on the day of the event.
The Old Fruitmarket is an accessible venue with disabled bathroom and lift, and accessible seating can be arranged during the show. It is important to note that there is no seated viewing for the show itself outside of accessibility seating, so any guest attending who would be unable to stand for the two segments of the main catwalk show, approximately 40 minutes each, should email GCFS regarding arranging accessible seating.
While there is no seating in the main room from which Classic VIP and standard ticket holders will be watching the show, there is seating in the downstairs bar which will be accessible throughout the night. There is also seating within the upstairs bar which will be accessible to VIP and Platinum ticket holders during the pre show, and to Platinum ticket holders throughout the rest of the evening.
Please also note that loud music, bright stage lighting and flash photography will be in use throughout the venue during the event.