All silent at spooky disco

Families will be able to have a Thriller as they boogie along to the Monster Mash at a fun Halloween silent disco.

For the first time, Paisley’s Halloween Festival will include a spooky open air silent disco in Dunn Square.

The family-friendly disco will give families the chance to enjoy a 40-minute dancing session with wireless headphones where they can choose their own music.

Event DJs will be spinning tracks over three channels from Halloween hits to classic Ibiza dance anthems and pro-dancers will be on hand with classic dance moves that will keep everyone moving all day long.

The festival is being delivered in partnership with acclaimed outdoor theatre specialists, Cirque Bijou. There will be plenty of opportunities for people to join in the fun with a huge range of Halloween-themed activities including the dark circus style Halloween parade, aerial performances, workshops, street theatre and musical performances, scary movie screenings, live stage acts, creepy installations and a Halloween Fun Fair.

Louisa Mahon, head of marketing, communications and events at Renfrewshire Council, said:“The popular Paisley Halloween Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events in Renfrewshire’s annual calendar.

“Every year it gets bigger and bolder and this year is no exception.

“The Silent Disco is sure to be another exciting addition to the creative programme, drawing festival-goers right into the heart of Paisley town centre and offering a fantastic, fun, family experience.”

There will also be two relaxed disco slots suitable for those with additional support needs and their families and carers. During these the music will be turned down in the headphones and there will be more room to dance around.

These sessions will take place on Friday from 5pm to 5.40pm and Saturday 2pm to 2.40pm. A walk-in Sensory Safe Space will also be available in the POP store in the Piazza Shopping Centre during the festival which will be specially created for individuals with additional support needs and their carers.

The Silent Disco is accessible for all abilities and is recommended for ages four and over, but all ages are welcome. Under-twos do not require a ticket but cannot be provided with headphones.

Tickets are on sale now and cost £5 for adults and £3 for kids (under 14-years-old). A family ticket (two adults and two kids) is available for £14. Prices include booking fees.

To book tickets for the Paisley Halloween Festival Silent Disco, go to www. paisley.is/discover/ silentdisco/.

To find out more about the event please visit www. paisley.is/halloween