Student societies
Whatever your interests in the fields of music or the visual arts, there’s something for you at Imperial - see listings below or visit the Imperial College Union
Imperial College Union Music Societies
A Cappella Society
Welcoming all a cappella lovers! Whether you want to sing in an internationally-acclaimed award winning competitive group, socialise casually with fellow aca-enthusiasts, or anything in between, this is the society for you!
Email: acappella@imperial.ac.uk
Alternative Music
If you love music then this is the society for you! Our members' tastes range from indie to folk to hip hop to metal to just about anything else you can think of.
Email: alt.music@imperial.ac.uk
Big Band
We are a society focused on producing high quality performances of a wide range of big band music for all to enjoy.
Band Leader – Chris Deane
Email: bigband@imperial.ac.uk
Chamber Choir
Conductor: Jack Apperley
The Chamber Choir is drawn from both students and alumni of Imperial College, who apply their scientific rigour and diligence to their music.
Email: chamber.choir@imperial.ac.uk
Chamber Music Society
To bring music lovers (you don't have to play an instrument!) together and to make and enjoy music, and of course HAVE FUN!
Website: Chamber Music Society
Email: c.music@imperial.ac.uk
Choir
Conductor: Colin Durrant
Imperial College Choir is large and non-auditioned, with members of all abilities.
Email: icchoir@imperial.ac.uk
Guitar
Guitar Society is the place for guitar players of all levels to come together to jam, perform and have a great time by sharing their love for music.
Imperial College Gospel Choir
We are a diverse group of individuals and everyone is most welcome to join our family even if you have never sung Gospel before!
Website: Imperial College Gospel Choir
Email: gospel.choir@imperial.ac.uk; gospel@imperial.ac.uk
Jazz and Rock Society
The Union's long running live music club. Whether you want to perform, practise, sound engineer, or just enjoy listening to live music, we can cater for your needs.
Email: jazz.rock@imperial.ac.uk
Music (Medics)
Website: Music (Medics)
Email: medics.music@imperial.ac.uk
Music Technology
Music Tech is a society for DJs, producers, and general lovers of electronic music.
Email: music.tech@imperial.ac.uk
Opera (Medics)
Welcome to The Light Opera Society, home to the pathologically extroverted and the educationally subnormal.
Email: light.opera@imperial.ac.uk
Rock and Metal
The Imperial Rock and Metal Society is the home for all lovers of Rock, Metal, Prog, Hardcore or pretty much any of the more guitar driven genres.
Email: rocksoc@imperial.ac.uk
Sinfonietta
Conductor: William Carslake
Sinfonietta is a full symphony orchestra, led by a professional conductor, William Carslake, now in its 19th year.
Email: sinfonietta@imperial.ac.uk
String Ensemble
Conductor: Christopher Braime
ICSE is a fun-loving yet dedicated ensemble giving termly concerts of string orchestra repertoire, both on campus and further afield.
Email: icse@imperial.ac.uk
Symphony Orchestra (ICSO)
Conductor: Oliver Gooch
Imperial College Symphony Orchestra is the College's flagship orchestra, performing to the very highest standard.
Email: icso@imperial.ac.uk
Wind Band
Imperial Wind Band is a non-auditioned group of wind, brass and percussion players who play a wide range of music for enjoyment and sociability.
Email: windband@imperial.ac.uk
Imperial College Union Visual Arts Societies
Art Club
Feeling creative? Want a break from all that science? Then Art Club is for you!
Email: leonardo@imperial.ac.uk
Artisans
Artisans Workshop is a society that works to encourage, enable and expand the teaching of traditional creative skills at Imperial College London. We are currently teaching regular workshops on silversmithing and are looking to do blacksmithing and woodcarving in the near future.
Artsoc
ArtSoc provides students with a cheap and easy way to access some of the world's best performers in the famous West End.
Email: artsoc@imperial.ac.uk
Belly Dancing
Calligraphy and Oriental Painting Society
The Calligraphy and Oriental Painting Society uses traditional materials and modern teaching methods to deliver an authentic experience in oriental paintings and calligraphy through weekly classes and hands-on workshops.
Imperial Cinema
Comedy Society
Email: ICU.ComedySoc@imperial.ac.uk
Dance
Email: dance@imperial.ac.uk
Dance (Medics)
Dance Company
Design Collective
Drama (Medics)
Email: imdrama@imperial.ac.uk
DramaSoc
Email: dramsoc@imperial.ac.uk
Fashion
FilmSoc
Email: film@imperial.ac.uk
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Society (MTSoc) has been putting on spectacular shows for over 50 years, and we would love you to join that long tradition!