What is a Silent Disco?

Let’s start with a simple answer to this simple question – a silent disco is a musical event where partygoers listen to music on headphones rather than through loudspeakers that fill the whole venue with noise – circumventing any noise pollution restrictions and curfews. From the many people we’ve spoken to over our years of operating silent discos, we know all too well that at first, the concept may seem a little unconventional.

But consider this – have you ever been to an event where not a single music track has appealed to you or had endless arguments with friends about which track is going on next at the house party? In any group of people, the likelihood of entirely overlapping musical tastes is minimal at best. Silent discos allow every guest to listen to the music they love, making a special event even more memorable and demonstrating your commitment to everyone having a great time.

There are some very common follow-up questions we receive from people looking to hold their first silent disco, so we’ve taken the opportunity to answer the most common queries we get below.

What Equipment Will I Need for a Silent Disco?

 

First and foremost, you’ll need headsets. Each attendee will need a pair, and here at Silent Noize we use only high-quality headphones with premium sound quality and long-life batteries, which can also be branded specifically for your event and feature LEDs to allow colour coding for the different audio feeds you have available.

Talking of which, you will need either a DJ or several devices (such as iPads) capable of streaming your various music selections. We can provide as little or as much of this equipment – including DJs, iPads, lighting and PA systems – as you require, from the hire of just the headsets to our full packages that come with everything you need.

What Can I Expect From a Silent Disco?

 

• A Personalised Music Experience: You’ll be able to choose from multiple music channels for a customised listening experience, even switching to different feeds as the mood takes you.
• Social Interaction: Uniquely engage with other attendees, dancing together while enjoying your individual music choices. Keep the party going well after noise curfews kick in.
• Innovative Atmosphere: Experience the novel and memorable setting of dancing in relative silence, surrounded by others tuned into various rhythms. It’s a real talking point!

What Music Will Work Best?

 

·        A Variety of Genres: Offer a range of styles to cater to all music tastes, from pop and rock to electronic and classics. You probably know what your friends and family like already.

·        Crowd Pleasers: Pick popular hits and timeless classics that encourage everyone to dance and sing. Take suggestions in the lead-up to the event to get everyone’s bangers included!

·        Effortless Inclusivity: With a standard three channels, and up to ten available with certain headsets, you can tailor the music to your audience. There’s something for everyone.

 

What Type of Events Hold Silent Discos?

 

While we often provide our equipment and services to universities, weddings, festivals and corporate parties, there’s no real definitive answer to this question. Almost any gathering can make theirs a night to remember by adding a silent disco to the mix, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or any other reason to celebrate. Let’s be honest – it’s always good to have more reasons to celebrate!

Thinking outside the box a little, we also provide the same equipment and setup for conferences, exhibitions, seminars and other live events. Being able to isolate your audio from the cacophony of an exhibition hall or provide multi-lingual audio tracks to a single presentation is a big win for your organisation – it’s a fast-growing sector and makes much more sense than it may initially seem.

Why Choose Silent Noize for Your Silent Disco?

 

We provide state-of-the-art headphones and personalised music options to suit every guest’s taste, backed by comprehensive support for any event size – and we do it all at very competitive prices.

Silent discos are our jam – experience the joy of music without noise restrictions by calling us on 0203 727 5382, emailing info@silentnoizeevents.com or through our online contact form. Ready to book? You can do that right here on the website.