We have been fortunate to play for the Decathalon After Party the past two years. Decathalon students are ones from across California who compete in educational competitions. They spend a lot of time studying for these competitions that sometimes they got to let loose. We have been fortunate to be the dj for them the last two years. Smart kids and another other kind of kid if you play good music then they are going to dance. Most of the times we get a playlist to play but this time we did not since students were too busy studying but we still made party happen.

 We have done a lot of homecomings and we are set to do a lot of proms this year so our high school playlist is pretty solid. We do play pop and hip hop and some old school tracks to set the vibe for the night. What we notice is a lot of tracks that were popular like 10 years ago are coming back. At a dance you have to be able to read the crowd and know how long to play track before it hurts the dance floor. If the song isn’t getting the proper attention then it would be best to try a different song that will build excitement. Appreciate the Decathalon kids that brought the energy to the party and we will see you next you. Remember to call Black and White Affair for your high school events.

 You may ask what is a Decathlon? How many miles does that consist of? Well its sort of like a race but with the mind. These are some of the top scholars of the state where they compete with their minds. They spend so much time prepping for this big show. This year they decided to do something different for their scholars. Usually these students spend a lot of their time studying and they wanted the kids to be kids and let loose. Black and White Affair were in charge to make that happen. This party had so much energy for the entire 3-hour event! We played at a great location at the Santa Clara Marriot. The ballroom included an outdoor patio that was wired with our speaker to provide audio inside and outside! We kept the big boy speakers inside to keep up with the energy that was in the room as the one solo speaker was handling its own for the patio area. As soon as the event started and music started playing, dancing immediately began, filling in the dance floor quickly. People overflowed to the dinning areas and outdoor area as there were a lot of people in attendance. Various amounts of request came from everyone, songs the had the biggest reactions include Baby-Justin Bieber, Boys are Liars pt 2-Ice Spice, sky- Playboi Carti, the undefeated Caballo Dorado with Payaso de Rodeo, and Yo Voy by Xion & Lennox kept the dance floor shaking.

Silent Disco is an incredibly unique and fun experience, and round 3 of Silent Disco at SCU was no exception! The event featured three distinct channels of music to choose from, all provided by the wonderful DJ Gamble. Whether you were a fan of hip-hop, EDM or R&B, there was something for everyone.

On this particular night the weather outside was dreary and rainy, but inside the venue it was all about the beats. DJ Gamble played two premixed mixes as well as some live music. It was an amazing atmosphere full of people dancing and singing along to their favorite tunes.

What makes Silent Disco so special is that even after a long night of music playing, your ears won't be ringing afterwards! Plus if you're looking for a change in music or atmosphere, you can switch over to a different channel with just a flip of a switch.

Overall, Round 3 of Silent Disco at SCU was an incredible success and everyone had an amazing time! From the diverse selection of genres to the lively atmosphere, it truly made for an unforgettable night!

  They had a grand opening at Valley Fair. That mall is forever growing and keeping up with  Santana Row. We got the chance to work with Classic Tees. It is a shirt store for Middle Age Men and younger men too. These are shirts that look good on men. And they opened up a new location at Valley Fair.

We were playing from 2 too 7. They had a wheel where customers could win prizes. They did  have a vintage arcade game there too.  The vibe was fun and festive. Music does make and break the occasion. The music we collaborated with were the 80s. 90s 00s and 10s and some current hip songs. We love getting that large array of music to work with. The people working the store were quite polite and welcoming. We see big things happening for this store and let’s welcome this cool place to the Bay Area!

  Our first round we were in a gym rocking the silent disco. For the second round we were out by the steps by the mission. We were outside playing for the masses. The first time around we were playing on one channel and this time around we were notified we can do multiple channels. All we needed was another transmitter to send it to the headphones.

In the first channel we were playing more the the current music (even did a small Bollywood set) (always got to be prepared to play anything)  and on channel two we were playing more for the folks who like old school. We had our djs lined up next to each other mixing.

  Silent disco is the coolest thing since you can have multiple djs right next to each other and the music won’t conflict with each other. If we wanted to we could have 3 djs playing right next to each other. The set up of the silent disco took a few minutes. And another cool thing was the people were not even close and they can receive the music in their headphones.

It was neat to see the different color headphones in the dark. The color determined what channel the folks were listening to.

Love playing at Santa Clara University! We were playing for multiple ages and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Thank you Santa Clara for setting up a fun event for everyone.

They had an event at SCU and they asked if we can dj it. Of course we obliged. Then they mentioned we will be adding silent disco to our set up. We have seen it on Instagram but never had used it till this day. We brought our gear and set it up but didn’t not set up the speakers. Even though I knew we did not need speakers, I brought them for plan b but it worked perfectly so we didn’t need a back up plan

   SCU put out all these headphones and we had a transmitter hooked up to our system. The headphones had 3 channels with each one with a selected color. It would be possible to set up 3 djs with 3 transmitters and listeners can decide which dj to listen to. There was no latency. If the dj scrathed But all we had today was one dj. We went with new hip hop and some reggaeton.

The rec center was separated into three areas. One for the silent disco, one for ping pong and corn hole and the last area to shoot hoops. People could get involved with the music and get involved in the other activities.

 Silent disco is a cool concept. It seems to be way easier on the ears. One can adjust the volume of each headphone. One can do different activities while listening to headphone.

 They had a cool 360 photo booth students were able to use.

Plan a Silent Disco Los Angeles Partygoers Will Enjoy

Hosting a party in Los Angeles is challenging. Not because there's a shortage of partygoers looking to let off steam on a Friday night, but because of the city's stringent noise ordinances.

Silent discos help you circumvent these strict rules that limit "noisy" hours to between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Now, you can host a party at any of Los Angeles' premium venues by planning a silent party Los Angeles night owls will enjoy.

Benefits of Hosting a Silent Party in the Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles isn't the only city where silent parties are overtaking event planning. They've become a go-to in most major cities because they're so beneficial and convenient.

1. Get Access to Preferred Venues

Because of LA's stringent noise ordinances, most venues and spaces choose not to rent to promoters, event planners, or individuals who intend to use the space to host a disco. This often means you'll have to find the most out-of-the-way locations when planning a party in Los Angeles. You can solve that issue with a silent party. You can get access to

2. Save on Costs

Besides ensuring you avoid the $500 fine for noise complaints or being promptly shut down at 9 p.m., you also don't have to

3. Attract More Attendees

You may not realize it, but the average silent party attendee may not be your typical nightlife prowler. Silent parties allow you to tap into a new demographic when planning a disco or get more of your friends to RSVP if you're hosting a party. That's because silent parties help attendees control the level of social interaction they feel comfortable having. Some don't enjoy parties because of anxieties when striking up a conversation.

4 Steps to Plan a Silent Disco Los Angeles Partygoers Enjoy

If you're convinced your next event should be a silent disco, this is what you need to do to get that going.

Find a Venue Suitable for a Silent Party

Space matters. If you haven't attended a silent party before, you may not know that attendees love to dance. Unlike your typical nightclub, where socializing and being seen is the purpose of the event, letting loose is the reason most attendees go to silent discos.

Try to allocate two to four feet of space to each attendee and use that as a gauge when hiring a venue.

Hire a Silent Party DJ

Throwing a silent party Los Angeles partygoers will enjoy is contingent on the DJ you're hiring. Like any dance or disco party, the DJ is the sole entertainment, and his mix matters. You want a DJ who can play to the crowd and read cues even though the party is silent.

You still want your silent disco partygoers to have a blast. If your budget allows, you could consider getting two or three DJs.

Rent Headsets from Reputable Rental Companies

The most important silent disco rental is the headsets. Your silent disco headsets should be noise canceling but also allow users to connect and maintain the connection at a distance. Sound quality is critical.

The headsets should suit the sound of the DJ and their mix, with crisp audio that adds to the experience.

Set Ground Rules for Attendees

If you're looking forward to avoiding the $500 in fines you can receive from going 5 decibels above the ambient noise, you need to relay a set of rules for your silent disco. The primary one should be silence. Talking is fine. But singing along at the top of your lungs should be avoided.

If you're planning a silent party disco in Los Angeles, Burbank or Glendale, consider hiring Black and White Affairs DJ as your silent party DJ. www.bwadj.com