Have you ever considered putting on a silent disco for your friends, family and colleagues or to spread joy around random punters? If not, then you should and the best way to set up is to hire silent disco equipment from Silent Noize. Check it out!
Where Did Silent Discos Come From?
Silent discos first became a phenomenon in the early 2000s. The concept involves guests listening to music through wireless headphones rather than traditional speaker systems. This setup utilizes multiple music channels, allowing the audience to choose their favourites from a selection of songs. The idea of silent discos had been used in the late 1990s at Glastonbury Festival and by environmental activists who held outdoor parties but didn’t want to disturb local wildlife.
The concept was in fact mentioned way back in 1967 in a chapter of the manga comic ‘Astro Boy’ called ‘The Summer of 1993’, with the main character attending an event where all partygoers wore headphones. One of the earliest large-scale silent discos was held at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in the US in 2005 where 600+ people all danced together in a tent to different DJ sets, and, it was so successful, it became a main attraction at the festival every year since.
Silent discos have grown in popularity over the years, becoming a common feature at music festivals, clubs and private events around the world thanks to their provision of various music to suit all tastes and as a great way to keep the neighbours happy.
Why Are Silent Discos So Popular?
There are tons of reasons why the popularity of silent discos has soared since the turn of the century, with the main catalyst being the social interaction and party experience the audience enjoys without the problems associated with noise pollution. However, there are many other benefits including the following:
- Versatility and inclusivity
When you hire silent disco equipment from Silent Noize you are hiring a full event where all your partygoers can switch between music at the touch of a button, meaning there is something for everyone. - Noise control
Silent Disco headset hire is the ideal way to manage the sound levels of your event and reduce noise pollution. With all guests listening to their tunes through headphones you will not only silence the music to the outside world, but also the loud volume of human interaction as they no longer must shout over the music. - Novelty and engagement
They say, ‘you can’t please all the people all the time’, but when you hire a silent disco, you pretty much can. Imagine a club where every song is everyone’s favourite. Banger after banger, whatever your musical persuasion. - Health and Safety
At a traditional club, festival or concert using speakers, prolonged exposure to loud music can pose risks to hearing, and in the event of an emergency, the volume can delay communication getting across. - Accessibility
When you hire silent disco equipment, you have pretty much free reign to party wherever (within reason). Grab your friends and take to the beach, the park, a train, the streets, abandoned warehouses, the docks, canyons, woods, your home or set up after work as a great office party. - Personal control
With silent disco headset hire from Silent Noize you are giving your audience control over the volume they listen to and the music they choose, making the event feel personally tailored to them. - Meets noise legislation
In the UK, the level of permitted noise is managed by local authorities under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The decibel level and cut off time may vary between authorities for many reasons, but with a silent disco, you don’t need to worry about a visit from the fun police!
Keep quiet and pump up the volume
If you are planning a party, wedding, university ball or even your own brand-new music festival promoting the underground thrash metal bands in the Milton Keynes area, then hire silent disco equipment from Silent Noize so everyone has a great time… even the Cliff Richard loving neighbours. Get in touch to discover our fantastic deals that make everyone their own DJ!
