What is this scenario I am explaining? A silent disco of course!
In celebration of Youth Week 2017, CatholicCare is joining forces with Cessnock City Council to host two silent discos for youth in the local community.
Silent discos are a unique way of experiencing live music. Guests wear wireless headphones and a silent atmosphere instantly transforms into a high energy musical performance. When the silent disco headphones are on, participants have the choice between three channels of music and the sound is crisp and clear anywhere in the venue.
“The purpose of the silent disco is to provide young people with an opportunity to engage with others in their local community and to have fun,” Early Intervention Caseworker at CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, Deborah Magee, said.
“CatholicCare is excited to be contributing to the social interaction of young people in the Cessnock and Greta areas, via a silent disco, to encourage connection (the theme of Youth Week 2017).
“Dance promotes movement, which can improve a sense of wellbeing, social and cultural inclusion.
“As a provider of Child, Youth and Family Services, CatholicCare views Youth Week as an opportunity to introduce the community to our programs and inform on ways we may be able to assist local families.
“We expect around 100 youth to come along and get involved in the discos, everyone is welcome. Our hope is that they have a great time through experiencing the joy of movement and make some new friends,” Deborah said.
Event Details
- Drug and alcohol-free event
- Free of charge
- RSVP not required
- The Silent Discos are aimed at those aged between 5-18 years of age.
- Children attending either event, if under the age of 11, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Silent Disco and Family Day
Choose your tune and dance to your own beat! Don’t miss the Silent Disco and Family Day. Interactive and engaging. Silently rock out at Greta. Other activities include Art Station, Face Painting, a free barbecue and refreshments.
Where: Greta Arts and Sports Hall, Water Street, Greta
Date: 1 April
When: 12pm-3pm
Silent Disco CYCOS (Cessnock Youth Centre and Outreach Service)
Choose your tune and dance to your own beat! Don’t miss silently rocking out at CYCOS.
Where: CYCOS, 49D Aberdare Road, Cessnock
Date: 1 April
When: 4pm-6pm
To find out more about this event and other events being hosted by Cessnock City Council, visit the Cessnock City Council Website and Youth Week website.
