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Also referred as headphone parties, silent parties, headphone disco, and a lot of other various names, silent disco has become a unique phenomenon in the clubbing circuit. Today, this kind of event is now being used not only when organizing clubbing events but in other types of parties as well, like corporate parties and even in modern wedding celebrations.

Though the concept of people dancing in headphones came into being just recently, the idea has already been around since the 90s. Perhaps, one of the first visual occasions where people were seen wearing headsets was in a party held in 1969 at a Finnish Science Fiction Film, where a movie entitled Ruusujen Aika, “Time of Roses”, was being shown. Eco-activists also used this unique concept when holding outdoor parties to significantly reduce noise pollution and avoid unnecessary wildlife disturbance.

In 2005, Glastonbury Festival also held a silent headphone disco event. This was a large scale gathering attended by thousands of people wearing their headsets. Because of the noise restrictions in the area, organizers decided to adapt the concept to prevent excessive disturbance while participants get to enjoy the festival.

Over the recent years, silent headset disco events have become increasingly popular. In fact, many companies are now organizing events and parties where the use of headphones is considered as the highlight. Some even sell home kits perfect for those who are thinking of throwing exciting headphone parties at the comforts of their own home.