It was a trip back to the 1980s with a difference as more than 1,100 people of all ages gathered for an ’80s Silent Disco in Ely Cathedral.
The sold-out event, which took place last Thursday and Friday (4-5 April), is the second one to be held at Ely as cathedrals across the country are busy hosting similar events.
Joss Palmer, the cathedral’s events manager, said: “It was a truly joyous event with people of all ages coming together to experience a different type of music experience, and thoroughly enjoying the ambiance, space and wonderment of Ely’s stunning nave.”
During the event, each disco-goer was given a set of state-of-the-art headphones with three different channels to choose from, offering a selection of ’80s pop, dance and R&B – meaning that they were all singing along to different tracks at the same time.
There are a number of events coming up at Ely Cathedral, including the North Sea Voices and Orchestra with Ely Collegium tomorrow (Saturday, 13 April), and a talk from Michael Higgins, the former Dean of Ely Cathedral, to tie in with the release of his new book Archdeacon Grantly Walks Again on 15 April.
The Friends Event – Isle ’Ave A Shanty is on 19 April, and Seasons and Charms, a spring concert by the boy choristers, including sacred and secular music by Jonathan Dove and Benjamin Britten, is on 26 April.
For more information, visit elycathedral.org.
