With disco’s post-COVID rise in popularity, bands are tapping into the music’s infectious and feel-good energy.
Sydney-based band Disco Revolution, which formed in Wollongong in 2019, were well placed to take advantage of genre’s resurgence when live music returned fully after the pandemic.
Drummer and founder Chris Mitrevski said disco seemed to inspire people to let go of self-consciousness and have a good time.
“People do really lose their inhibitions with this music,” Mitrevski said.
“We’ve had 18-year-olds to 80-year-olds on the dance floor… they dress how they want, no one cares how they look or how they dance, and they dance all night. And that’s reminiscent of that era, back in the day.”
The six-piece band, featuring multiple vocalists and American-born saxophonist Mariela Mulder, plays classic disco tunes from artists like ABBA, the Village People, Hot Chocolate, Earth, Wind & Fire and Boney M.
Mitrevski said they provided a “night of sensory overload”.
“The show’s very Studio 54 inspired, all the classics from that era,” he said.
“It’s full of energy, from the moment they walk through the door to the moment they leave.
“We have a DJ on board who’s playing whilst everyone’s coming in, then the band plays two massive sets for about two and a half hours all up, and then the DJ finishes the show off, so they can keep dancing if they want.
“We’re in full costume, all glammed up, great light show, energy to the max from start to finish. Everyone that turns up will go home smiling.”
Disco Revolution is at The Wool Exchange on Saturday, May 24. Visit oztix.com.au for tickets.
Matt Hewson
