Day Disco people - advice please!

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Arlanymor · 11/03/2026 18:33

Well1mBack · 08/03/2026 12:10

Ah you'll have a great time @Arlanymor I went to one of the day discos with my friends before Christmas time, and like the classic experience back in the day, my dad actually came to pick me up and take me home when it finished at 8pm! He said, at least it is 8pm I'm picking you up and not 3am 😂

The one I went to is the one set up by that actress from Line of Duty and her husband (Vicky McClure I think), so it was a DJ rather than the actual bands, but it was fab it played so many good tunes from back in the day.

It was also set as 30+ so age range was from there up, mostly women in their 40s like me! A few older. Some men too, but older, I think there with their wives. Everyone had a ball! Was so fun. Straight up dancing for 6 hours!

I wore black tights, comfy trainers and a glittery jacket, most people were in comfy shoes. One mad woman was in knee high boots but halfway in I noticed she'd thrown them off.

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Yes her husband is from Merthyr I believe?! Sounds amazing and your outfit is pretty much what I am going for - just need to invest in some black pumps. Love that interaction with your dad! Mine would say the same!!

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Arlanymor · 11/03/2026 18:31

SmoothOperatorCarlosSainz · 08/03/2026 12:03

Have the best time OP! The over 30s discos are becoming over popular and you can still be in bed by 10!

Works so perfectly for me!

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Arlanymor · 11/03/2026 18:31

Davros · 08/03/2026 11:35

@Arlanymor did you go or hadn’t it happened yet? 🪩

Aww thanks for asking, I've moved house and the internet isn't sorted yet, so picking up bits of internet here and there! Not yet - it's in April! Can't wait to be honest. Dance off my jelly belly!

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Davros · 08/03/2026 14:58

A friend has been to a Vicky McClure one and enjoyed it. I favour Gary Crowley’s Lost 80s and I had tickets recently to Wendy May’s Locomotion but couldn’t go. All DJs obviously

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Arlanymor · 04/03/2026 18:09

Well this is insane, the bandsintown app just sent me a casual message saying.. "N'Trance are in your town soon... click to learn more..." (Swansea is a city, not a town, but ok!)

I mean N'frigging'Trance? The Set You Free people?! Here?! Really?! It was my all time favourite club song back when I was a yoof!

So I have booked - very reasonable to be fair - and now I am having a pre-event crisis. What do you wear to day discos?! I have a nice vintage sequin jacket and DMs, can I just squeeze my HRT body into throw on a little black dress of some lycra description and put some glow-in-the-dark gel eyeshadow on?

It's also made me laugh - all the times I tried to get into clubs with the paper driving licence of older friends... - but this is strictly over 30s! I'm, shall we say, 'comfortably' over the threshold!

Ah you'll have a great time @Arlanymor I went to one of the day discos with my friends before Christmas time, and like the classic experience back in the day, my dad actually came to pick me up and take me home when it finished at 8pm! He said, at least it is 8pm I'm picking you up and not 3am 😂

The one I went to is the one set up by that actress from Line of Duty and her husband (Vicky McClure I think), so it was a DJ rather than the actual bands, but it was fab it played so many good tunes from back in the day.

It was also set as 30+ so age range was from there up, mostly women in their 40s like me! A few older. Some men too, but older, I think there with their wives. Everyone had a ball! Was so fun. Straight up dancing for 6 hours!

I wore black tights, comfy trainers and a glittery jacket, most people were in comfy shoes. One mad woman was in knee high boots but halfway in I noticed she'd thrown them off.

SmoothOperatorCarlosSainz · 08/03/2026 12:03

Have the best time OP! The over 30s discos are becoming over popular and you can still be in bed by 10!

Davros · 08/03/2026 11:35

@Arlanymor did you go or hadn’t it happened yet? 🪩

Davros · 05/03/2026 17:19

Wear your sequins and enjoy shaking your groove thang! You'll soon forget it’s daytime and then the bonus is that you’ve got the whole evening free! I want to come now

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Arlanymor · 05/03/2026 14:00

TwistedWonder · 04/03/2026 23:46

I’m 60 and still go to a lot of daytime dance music events - anything goes. From very casual jeans to absolute bling. No one bats an eyelid

I recommend trainers though.

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Yes I am thinking trainers rather than boots on reflection, more malleable.

Woo, I am getting excited now!

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Arlanymor · 05/03/2026 14:00

Davros · 04/03/2026 23:44

Take a fan 🪭 if you’ve got one

Oh that's a really good call, thank you. Brilliant idea.

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Arlanymor · 05/03/2026 13:59

OhWhatABeautifulDay · 04/03/2026 23:44

Why on earth would you wear sequins 😆

Comfy trainers for leaping around, jeans/trousers, fun top.

Structured bra for the boobs 😂

Because = pretty!

Fair point about the bra actually, probably need a sports one!

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Arlanymor · 05/03/2026 13:58

Davros · 04/03/2026 23:35

I think it’s all about the dancing. That is the key. The ones I go to are at least 50% male and everyone is having a good time. No tension

Sounds right up my street! I think the only bit I am worried about is the 'day' bit as I can only really let loose with my dance skills in the dark!*

*Which is to everyone's benefit to be fair!

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Arlanymor · 05/03/2026 13:57

CrystalSingerFan · 04/03/2026 22:23

"Oh yes it’s grade two and everything! I’ve never been… " That good, eh?

PS What's your view on Silent Discos? I've seen a few in the folk festivals I go to, and don't quite get them. But I am old.

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I think I would probably burst into flames if I walked through the door of any religious institution to be honest! But it is quite cool that Swansea still has older buildings because it was subject to a 72-hour blitz in February 1941 - second only to Coventry in terms of devastation.

I've never been to a Silent Disco - I get what they are for, but for me half of the fun is grooving to the same tune to be fair. I think I prefer non-silent discos!

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TwistedWonder · 04/03/2026 23:46

I’m 60 and still go to a lot of daytime dance music events - anything goes. From very casual jeans to absolute bling. No one bats an eyelid

I recommend trainers though.

Davros · 04/03/2026 23:44

Take a fan 🪭 if you’ve got one

OhWhatABeautifulDay · 04/03/2026 23:44

Why on earth would you wear sequins 😆

Comfy trainers for leaping around, jeans/trousers, fun top.

Structured bra for the boobs 😂

Davros · 04/03/2026 23:35

I think it’s all about the dancing. That is the key. The ones I go to are at least 50% male and everyone is having a good time. No tension

CrystalSingerFan · 04/03/2026 22:23

Arlanymor · 04/03/2026 21:22

Oh yes it’s grade two and everything! I’ve never been… but I would if they held a Day Disco! Thanks lovely, am getting proper vamped for it now!

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"Oh yes it’s grade two and everything! I’ve never been… " That good, eh?

PS What's your view on Silent Discos? I've seen a few in the folk festivals I go to, and don't quite get them. But I am old.

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Arlanymor · 04/03/2026 21:28

minipie · 04/03/2026 21:17

Last few times I went dancing I got very sweaty (sorry TMI) so I would bear that in mind with your outfit…. Bring some socks so you can take your tights off if you need to! Nobody can see chicken skin in a disco anyway!

You’ve inspired me to have another go at rounding up dancing friends … nowhere near swansea sadly! Enjoy :)

Oh love, I am the sweatiest of all sweaty betties. Honestly, I shouldn’t be allowed to move! I also always take my shoes off at some point and put them in my handbag, so I am properly ‘dance feral’.

Definitely round up your best mates and if they are rubbish… well come to Swansea in April!

PS. I played semi-professional rugby for years, along with all of the injuries, but nothing too serious. On my ‘retirement’ day we went to a club for a groove… and I pulled a bum muscle on the light up dance floor and limped around for a month with a broken bum! I still don’t think it’s quite right!

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Arlanymor · 04/03/2026 21:24

PoliteSquid · 04/03/2026 18:57

It’s mostly women over 40 in trainers and jeans at the one I go to! My day disco friends and I play “spot the blokes” - last time was very exciting because there were more than 5 🤣
Have the best time!!! And to the PP thinking of going alone - just do it! You’ll have so much fun!!!

I love that you have said this as I bought two tickets. Not sure if anyone else will want to go with me, but even if they don’t I am definitely going! Spot the Blokes is so funny - I will update!

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Arlanymor · 04/03/2026 21:22

CrystalSingerFan · 04/03/2026 18:57

Have a great time, OP. Plus thanks for letting me know that Swansea's a city! It even has a cathedral. Who knew?

Oh yes it’s grade two and everything! I’ve never been… but I would if they held a Day Disco! Thanks lovely, am getting proper vamped for it now!

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minipie · 04/03/2026 21:17

Last few times I went dancing I got very sweaty (sorry TMI) so I would bear that in mind with your outfit…. Bring some socks so you can take your tights off if you need to! Nobody can see chicken skin in a disco anyway!

You’ve inspired me to have another go at rounding up dancing friends … nowhere near swansea sadly! Enjoy :)

CrystalSingerFan · 04/03/2026 18:57

Have a great time, OP. Plus thanks for letting me know that Swansea's a city! It even has a cathedral. Who knew?

PoliteSquid · 04/03/2026 18:57

It’s mostly women over 40 in trainers and jeans at the one I go to! My day disco friends and I play “spot the blokes” - last time was very exciting because there were more than 5 🤣
Have the best time!!! And to the PP thinking of going alone - just do it! You’ll have so much fun!!!

Chinsupmeloves · 04/03/2026 18:46

Just wear what you want to, no one cares as they're all going for the same reason, to have fun!