Silent Events

VIDEO: The Cornell Silent Disco

greg — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:07:00 +0000

By: Bryan Chan for cornelldailysun.com

Published: Tuesday, May 1, 2012

At the Class of 2013′s first-ever Silent Disco, rather than using a traditional speaker system, the music was broadcasted directly to your ears through wireless headphones. The headphones had a multiple channel feature so you could switch between the beats of two of Cornell’s finest DJs as they played the music you liked best.

The hour we knew nothing of a play

greg — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:04 +0000

By: Kaytlyn Leslie for mustangdaily.net

Published: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Excerpt:

Performing in the plaza also forced the cast to face logistical concerns, Machamer said. One of these was how to make people want to pay to see the play, if in theory they could just walk into the plaza and sit down.

To remedy this, Machamer decided to add a soundtrack to the performance, available only through wireless headphones, he said. The 135 headphones, provided by Silent Events — a company that specializes in “silent discos” — will broadcast music that helps provide the mood for the multiple scenes of the play.

Machamer said the headphones give an entirely new feeling to the performance.

“They’ll be able to hear the stories, as well as see them,” Machamer said. “It’s really beautiful.”

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Crawfish Boil starts on a high note after last year’s subdued event

greg — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:29:55 +0000

By: Alec Harvey for al.com

Published: Saturday, May 5, 2012

Excerpt:

On a night where Southern rock was followed by rap, country and then rock again, (Jack) Schaeffer said organizers tried to “spread it around a little bit” when it came to genres this year (at his annual Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil).

“Brantley Gilbert is the first country star to play here,” he said of one of the night’s big draws. Some of Gilbert’s fans were sporting homemade “Brantley Gilbert” T-shirts.

“It’s a different kind of crowd tonight, a lot of different ages,” Schaeffer said. “It’s going to be an unusual night.”

Adding to the eclectic nature of the festival were some new features, including a photo booth on the site and a Silent Rock Show tent.

Silent Events, which produces Bonnaroo’s Silent Disco, is the group behind the new Silent Rock Show concept, which allows participants to listen to a live band through wireless headphones, dancing and moving to music that others can’t hear.

“We wanted to bring something new and different to the Crawfish Boil,” said Silent Events owner Ryan Dowd. “As opposed to a DJ spinning records (at the Silent Disco), it’s someone performing. We wanted to up the ante.”

The Silent Rock Show tent will be back in operation for Day 2 of the Crawfish Boil.

Gates open at 2 p.m. today, and the lineup on the main stage includes the classic metal band Megadeth, as well as rappers Lupe Fiasco, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa.

You may see Schaeffer there, too. He rarely leaves the site during the weekend.

“I just love watching people have fun and enjoying the city,” he said.

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The Vans Warped Tour Goes Silent!

greg — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:21:50 +0000

By: pk2112 for vanswarpedtour.com

Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Shhhhh! This year the Van’s Warped Tour will host its first ever Silent Disco powered by Silent Events! Come out and dance to the great lineup of DJs and be sure to catch special appearances by some of Van’s Warped Tour’s biggest stars. At a Silent Event, rather than using a traditional speaker system, live music is broadcasted and picked up by specially designed wireless headphones worn by the audience. Those without the headphones hear no music, giving the effect of a room full of people dancing to silence. People watching is half the fun!

Among the artists performing in this summers Silent Disco tent include, Wick-It The Instigator, Tony D’Angelo, Young London and many other surprise guest DJ from your favorite Warped bands.

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Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department Play to Feature Wireless Headphones

greg — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:05:40 +0000

‘The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other’ To Play at Cal Poly May 10-12, 17-19

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department will present a production of Peter Handke’s experimental play “The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other” at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 10-12 and May 17-19. All performances will take place outdoors in the University Union Plaza on the Cal Poly campus (weather permitting).

Directed by Josh Machamer, this playful, imaginative, nonverbal event includes a parade of more than 300 motley characters passing through an urban square — in this case, the UU Plaza. Several varied, mini, dreamlike stories play out before the audiences’ eyes for just the brief time that it takes the actors to cross the stage.

“This play is a panoramic display about the art of observation and the stories that exist within our daily comings and goings,” Machamer said. “Join us for this out-of-the-ordinary theatrical event under the stars — and lights.”

Music and sound is broadcast to audience members through individual wireless headsets provided by the company Silent Events, a cutting-edge production company specializing in Silent Discos and other wireless headphone events.

This is the third of three shows of the Theatre and Dance Department’s 2011-12 Mainstage Season.

Tickets are $12 to $15. For ticket information, call 756-2787. Two forms of identification (e.g. driver’s license, Cal Poly I.D., and/or a credit or debit card) will be necessary to obtain the wireless headphones for the production.

VIDEO: LSU SAB Silent Disco

greg — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:56:08 +0000

By: Christian Justrabo for lsureveille.com

Published: Monday, March 26, 2012

2012 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil in Birmingham

greg — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:47:32 +0000

By: Mary Colurso for al.com

Published: Monday, March 12, 2012

Excerpt:

One of the extras at this year’s Boil will be a “silent rock show” tent, similar to the “silent disco” concept that’s become popular at other music festivals.

A band will perform in the tent without amplification; listeners can hear the music through wireless headphones, via a signal sent by radio transmitter.
Organizers said details are pending, but the band will play specific sets at the festival, perhaps three or four times each day.

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Silent Disco and Lindsay Lou

greg — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:12:40 +0000

By: Rick Coates for northernexpress.com

Published: Monday, March 5, 2012

The term “Silent Disco” seems more like an oxymoron than the latest entertainment craze. Yet crowds have been jamming the Silent Disco tent at several festivals in the area ever since Porterhouse Productions introduced the concept to the region a couple of years ago at the Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival.

“The experience is a riot as you walk in and everyone is laughing and signing (off key) and dancing to a popular dance song but there is no music,” said Sam Porter of Porterhouse Production. “Then once you put your headset on it is impossible to not dance and laugh and sing along. This has been an extremely popular addition to all of our festivals.”

This Friday night, March 9, Porterhouse Productions will host two Silent Disco events to benefit Youth Union. The first will be an all ages/teens event from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.

The second starts at 10 pm and will be for 21 & over only with both events featuring DJ Dominate spinning the tunes and Wulf Pak putting on the laser light show. Tickets are $10 and includes free pizza and Northwoods Root Beer for the early show and some adult beverages for the 21 & over show. Both events are taking place at The Good Work Collective on Union Street.

Porter launched Porterhouse Productions when he was a mere youth himself. He was asked to serve as President of media mogul Ted Turner’s (CNN) Bozeman Youth Initiative in Bozeman, Montana, where Porter oversaw hundreds of youth led events. He has now incorporated that same concept here in Northern Michigan.

“Youth Union (YU) is a group of high school students who meet at the Good Work Collective Art Gallery on Tuesdays between 4 and 6 p.m. It is a grassroots gathering called ‘Hang’ where they start with Northwoods Root Beer, then talk about organizing youth led events, art shows, open mics and other concepts,” said Porter.

“Sometimes they just quit talking and break out a beatbox jam then just hang. They also hold meetings called ‘Sessions’ where local mentors and leaders will hold hour long workshops teaching youth their trade.”

Sam along with his wife Abby led the first few sessions and are sponsoring the venue, root beer and hang resources. Porter is quick to point out that YU is youth driven and led.

“While we offer some guidance, this group and their direction is in their hands,” said Porter. “When these high schoolers are empowered to be in charge of their events they organize shows, concerts, art events and other things that are of interest to them. They are also learning how to promote shows, be organizers. They are learning the importance of being responsible and following through with commitments.”

Porter heard about the Silent Disco concept from some fellow promoters and now has partnered with Silent Events, the company who brought the concept to America from Europe.

“We are representing Silent Disco throughout the midwest,” said Porter. “Since it is new, some people are having a hard time grasping the concept, but it has been a hit every time we have used it. This is a perfect fundraiser and is fun for people of all ages.

“You could have a Silent Disco every weekend in Northern Michigan and people would come out to it. I have been talking to some of the other festivals around Northern Michigan and they are looking at it as well. It works at school dances and proms even.”

The next night, headphones will be unnecessary. Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys with special guest Song of the Lakes will perform on Saturday night. The double bill starts at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Lansing-based Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys formed a couple of years after a chance meeting between guitarist and vocalist Lindsay Lou Rilko and mandolin player Joshua Rilko.

“We met at an open mic night and hit it off,” said Lindsay Lou. “Not only did I join his band, we got married.”

The other Flatbellys are Spencer Cain on bass, Keith Billik on banjo and Mark Lavengood on the dobro. The band’s roots in bluegrass were deep, and Lindsay, who grew up with both a classical and pop music background, was quickly converted.

The group focuses on the original tunes of Lindsay Lou, which include true-life tales of bank-robbing aunties, moonshinin’ grandpas, and celebrations of love, life, and nature. Don’t be surprised to hear bluegrass standards, Beatles hits, and contemporary classics at a Flatbelly’s show as well.

Their good friends Song of the Lakes have agreed to open. Both groups are purveyors of America’s “fresh coast” sound with tight harmonies and creative arrangements, all essential characteristics of their unique sound.

“They have been big supporters of Song of the Lakes over the years and we wanted to repay the favor of all their support,” said Michael Sullivan, Song of the Lakes bandleader.

“It is an honor to open for them. They are a talented bunch and this is going to be a great night of music.”

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door but seating is limited and this double bill is expected to sell out. All funds gathered support the musicians, The Good Work Collective and SPACE. For more information on the Silent Disco/ Youth Union event on Friday night or the Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys along with Song of the Lakes show on Saturday night at The Good Work Collective on Union Street, check out porterhouseproductions.com. Call 231.499.4968 for tickets or to get information on how your festival or organization can host a Silent Disco event.

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PHOTOS: Dance silently, French people, dance

greg — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:02:21 +0000

By: TBD

Published: Monday, January 23, 2012

On Friday night Alliance Française hosted a muted art party called “Silence!” at the French language and cultural center’s new Chinatown branch. Along with mime Mark Jaster of Happenstance Theater, the event featured silent French films, a headphone-wearing dance party, and sign language performances in partnership with Gallaudet University.

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Have You Heard the ‘Silent Disco’?

greg — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:17:49 +0000

By: eurthisnthat.com

Published: Tuesday, January 3, 2012

You ever come home from the club and the next day you are horse from yelling over the music to your friends all night? Well, if you’re more tired from yelling than dancing the Silent Disco is where you want to be.

The phenomena isn’t new, but it is new to us. According to MSNBC, the idea started in Europe over keeping the peace. The noise ordinances were being broken by the volume of some parties, so they decided to cut the noise with wireless headphones. The headphones are wired to three channels and the result is both entertaining and satisfying for all.

Imagine walking past such a sight and seeing everyone breaking out with their best moves on the dance floor in complete silence. You can already imagine how much fun that is for onlookers. The yelling is obliterated by simply taking off your headset and speaking in a normal tone to your friend. A total win win situation.

JetBlue even gave a Silent Disco in their terminal. I can’t wait to be invited to the silent disco. But, I think I’ll just hold my headphones in my hand most of the night. The onlookers make out big in this one. Check out the story here.

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Silent Events

VIDEO: The Cornell Silent Disco

By: Bryan Chan for cornelldailysun.com

The hour we knew nothing of a play

By: Kaytlyn Leslie for mustangdaily.net

Crawfish Boil starts on a high note after last year’s subdued event

By: Alec Harvey for al.com

The Vans Warped Tour Goes Silent!

By: pk2112 for vanswarpedtour.com

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Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department Play to Feature Wireless Headphones

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VIDEO: LSU SAB Silent Disco

By: Christian Justrabo for lsureveille.com

2012 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil in Birmingham

By: Mary Colurso for al.com

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Silent Disco and Lindsay Lou

By: Rick Coates for northernexpress.com

PHOTOS: Dance silently, French people, dance

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Have You Heard the ‘Silent Disco’?

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