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Neighbours having a karaoke party

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ffsmyheadhurts · 18/07/2026 23:17

The neighbours directly behind us have been having a karaoke party since about 6pm. It’s been fine up until now, and it’s suddenly ramped up a notch and they’re drunkenly screaming. We can hear it with the window closed, but it’s too hot to have the window closed anyway!

My partner has just had surgery and we both hoped to get some decent sleep tonight but it’s not going to happen now, is it?!

Every so often the microphone screeches with feedback too. AIBU to go around and say something?

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Newname29 · 19/07/2026 09:50

ffsmyheadhurts · 19/07/2026 09:31

I’d really like for you to have the week I’ve had. My partner is recovering from major surgery and is in agony. I’ve not slept more than two or three hours a night in the last week. I’ve been working on top of that and looking after him. Last night his pain seemed better controlled so we hoped we’d get some more sleep, just to be met by that.

But yes, I should move to the countryside!

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Sounds like a tough week OP but your neighbours most likely weren't aware of that. If they are usually quiet then I would count my blessings it was a one off.

I ger that it was annoying as you were both suffering from a lack of sleep but I think you need to rationalise it that its an unusual occurrence!

Mygardenshedisfallingdown · 19/07/2026 09:47

SqueakyFromme · 19/07/2026 09:35

And move to the countryside is a ridiculous suggestion, as if country residences are plentiful and cheap.

That is the usual motonic response that is so popular on MN. There are a lot of incredibly thick posters who think that is actually feasible.

Mygardenshedisfallingdown · 19/07/2026 09:45

I'm still a party animal but these wankers are a pita and turned it up on purpose to piss people off.
There are some selfish twats responding to OP on here having said that saying it's okay. It really isn't when the volume is deliberately increased and caterwauling.

LostNFoundSV · 19/07/2026 09:40

Missey85 · 19/07/2026 09:12

Seriously you probably get one week of sun in the UK let people enjoy themselves and quit being the fun police you want quiet go live in the desert 😂

So everyone should relocate to accommodate the ignorant and inconsiderate? No, its those who enjoy making a racket that should move to the desert!
If we get so little chance to enjoy our gardens, which has been considerably greater than just one week this summer, the opportunity to enjoy the warm nights is for the many not just the one thoughtless set of neighbours!

SqueakyFromme · 19/07/2026 09:35

And move to the countryside is a ridiculous suggestion, as if country residences are plentiful and cheap.

mumumental · 19/07/2026 09:34

Snackccident · 19/07/2026 08:50

If op had posted that she was having a drunken karaoke session in the garden at 11pm and her neighbours were complaining she would have been torn to shreds on here.

If you post that you're being kept awake by drunken neighbours you're told to calm down and put some earplugs in. Basically whatever you post you're the one in the wrong 🤷‍♀️

By the same people who are disagreeing with her now!

Morepositivemum · 19/07/2026 09:34

Ps sorry about your partner and hope ye both get it easier

Morepositivemum · 19/07/2026 09:33

England match, Saturday night … more than once I’d complain but it’s one crazy night (that hopefully won’t happen for a long time!!)

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ffsmyheadhurts · 19/07/2026 09:31

Newname29 · 19/07/2026 09:22

Give over! I love to hear the hustle and bustle of people out in their gardens enjoying the sun! People like OP should move to the countryside if they are so noise sensitive.

It was a one off!

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I’d really like for you to have the week I’ve had. My partner is recovering from major surgery and is in agony. I’ve not slept more than two or three hours a night in the last week. I’ve been working on top of that and looking after him. Last night his pain seemed better controlled so we hoped we’d get some more sleep, just to be met by that.

But yes, I should move to the countryside!

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SqueakyFromme · 19/07/2026 09:31

Missey85 · 19/07/2026 09:12

Seriously you probably get one week of sun in the UK let people enjoy themselves and quit being the fun police you want quiet go live in the desert 😂

Seriously, there is no sun from about nine pm to three am, and deserts are inhospitable enviroments which is why they are lightly populated.

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ffsmyheadhurts · 19/07/2026 09:30

Missey85 · 19/07/2026 09:12

Seriously you probably get one week of sun in the UK let people enjoy themselves and quit being the fun police you want quiet go live in the desert 😂

It’s been sunny and hot here since the end of May. Today is the first cloudy day in nearly two months.

It’s not okay to have a karaoke party until 3am.

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EmpressaurusKitty · 19/07/2026 09:29

I’d be really interested to see a Venn diagram comparing people who play loud music at anti-social times or without headphones, litter droppers & pavement cyclists.

IggysPop · 19/07/2026 09:27

Foughties · 19/07/2026 08:41

I always think that! If you want a full on party with amps etc. you need to hire a venue.

Totally agree. People always say on here to move rural if you want quiet. I don’t think (most) people expect quiet - but don’t want screeching and screaming and music as their summer soundtrack either.

harriethoyle · 19/07/2026 09:26

I remember neighbours once doing this until 3am. As I left for work at 7am I leant on the doorbell until they answered to discuss with them whether this would be a regular occurrence. It was very satisfying 😂

Newname29 · 19/07/2026 09:24

Missey85 · 19/07/2026 09:12

Seriously you probably get one week of sun in the UK let people enjoy themselves and quit being the fun police you want quiet go live in the desert 😂

🤣🤣🤣

MyLimeGuide · 19/07/2026 09:24

3am is a bit much! Hopefully it was a one off 😊

Newname29 · 19/07/2026 09:23

I would actually hate to be this petty.

Newname29 · 19/07/2026 09:22

IronEverything · 19/07/2026 08:31

It doesn't matter if it was once in a century. You cannot behave like that. That's what venue hire is for.

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Give over! I love to hear the hustle and bustle of people out in their gardens enjoying the sun! People like OP should move to the countryside if they are so noise sensitive.

It was a one off!

N4meChng · 19/07/2026 09:19

Missey85 · 19/07/2026 09:12

Seriously you probably get one week of sun in the UK let people enjoy themselves and quit being the fun police you want quiet go live in the desert 😂

Why does fun have to involve making a lot of noise and keeping people awake all night? The problem isn’t people having fun, it’s people making excessive noise.

Anything with a speaker should be indoors before people are likely to want to be going to bed, especially in the summer when people are going to want their windows open.

Missey85 · 19/07/2026 09:12

Seriously you probably get one week of sun in the UK let people enjoy themselves and quit being the fun police you want quiet go live in the desert 😂

PistachioTiramisu · 19/07/2026 09:08

It never fails to amaze me that people can be so selfish nowadays. I would hate loud music and karaoke going on so long outside and so late. Why are people so inconsiderate these days?

Contrast this with some neighbours down our road who brought a note to all houses in the vicinity advising that they were having a wedding reception in their garden, guests were fully aware that it would finish at 11pm, had been told not to park inconsiderately and they also left a number to contact them if there were any problems at all. Nobody minded at all as these neighbours had been so considerate to us all.

Bobbybobbins · 19/07/2026 09:06

Get the lawn mower out OP!

Zanatdy · 19/07/2026 09:03

Hope you’re going to get the power tools out now.

Sartre · 19/07/2026 09:01

I think this sort of thing should be reserved for those living in the middle of nowhere.

MermaidMummy06 · 19/07/2026 09:00

When our neighbours did this a few years ago, DH went out and mowed at 7am, starting closest to their house. He really revved the old mower too! They came out swearing but went inside pretty quickly. (Yes, early, but it's often 25 degrees by 6am here in summer so no one complains as they all do it.)

Thankfully they were renters & other side neighbour was pals with the owner. So were evicted!! The dad wasn't happy as he worked away & his teen sons were there alone.... What did he expect, really?