STUDENTS are set to be offered a night of of exclusive deals, freebies, live music, and entertainment.

The Student Takeover returns to Festival Place tomorrow (Thursday) with the Basingstoke shopping centre transformed from 5pm with live music from a DJ in Porchester Square.

Students will also be able to try their luck at a Golden Envelope Stand for a chance to win prizes, test their wits at an ultimate gaming station and join their friends for selfies in a photobooth.

Selected retailers, including fashion and food outlets, will also be offering discounts from 10 per cent to 50 per cent off, as well as a number of giveaways, during the three-hour window.

Among those taking part will be: Topshop/Topman, Laura Ashley, Next, Jack & Jones, Debenhams, M&S, Apricot, Oasis, Monsoon, Quiz, Skechers, GAP, Toni & Guy, Superdry, Las Iguanas, Wagamama, Burger King and many more.

Emily Palmer, marketing manager at Festival Place, said: “We’re excited to be holding the Festival Place Student Takeover yet again and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. We have more retailers taking part than in previous years and this is testament to the immense popularity of the event.

“It offers students a unique shopping experience, where they can meet up with friends, go out to dinner, have fun, all while making the most of some incredible price reductions.

“The range of brands offering amazing deals is so diverse that there promises to be something to suit everyone. Simply bring along your valid student ID card and get ready for a shopping party.”

Once the shopping spree is over, students are invited to a special “after party” at the centre’s new trampoline park, Flip Out, where they will be able to get an extra hour of jumping free as they finish off their night by bouncing along to the latest chart tunes.

Students aged 16 or older are able to register for the event at festivalplace.co.uk/student-takeover-2018.

They will receive an e-ticket to allow them to pick up a wristband at one of the check-in desks at Festival Place, subject to verification via a valid student ID card or a letter from their college/university confirming enrolment.