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Quiet Events, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryEvent management, Equipment rental
Founded2012; 13 years ago (2012)
FounderWilliam Petz
Headquarters
Astoria, New York
,
U.S.
SubsidiariesQuiet Events Canada Corp.

Quiet Events is a North American sales, rental and event production company that provides multi-channel wireless audio systems for silent disco dance parties and other events. Founded in 2012 by William Petz, the company operates in several U.S. cities and Canada with worldwide shipping.

History

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Quiet Events was established in 2012 after William Petz attended a silent disco on a cruise and sought to introduce the concept to New York City.[1][2][3] The company began operations with an initial investment of $20,000 to purchase 300 wireless headphones.[4] Early events were hosted at local venues and initially branded as "Quiet Clubbing" before adopting the term "silent disco".[5]

In 2013, the company launched a rental division and developed multi-channel headphones with visual indicators. By the mid-2010s, Quiet Events expanded to several U.S. cities and established a sister company in Canada, Quiet Events Canada Corp.[6]

In 2014, Quiet Events pitched their concept in a Shark Tank pitch, in which Mark Cuban participated in a demonstration; the segment did not air.[7][8] In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company launched an online platform for virtual DJ events.[4] By 2024, it maintained a variety of systems with an inventory exceeding 30,000 headphones and introduced chxitout, a system for managing distribution and returns.

Services and technology

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Quiet Events provides wireless headphone systems for silent discos, corporate functions, conferences, trade shows, weddings, wellness programs, and community events. The headphones support multiple audio channels, adjustable volume, LED indicators, and NFC chips for inventory management. Some of the equipment is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and has been used for activities such as yoga, spin classes, outdoor exercise programs, and sensory-friendly events for neurodivergent participants.[6] Large-scale systems support up to 45 simultaneous audio streams.

In 2024, the company introduced Chxitout, a system for managing headphone distribution and returns at large events,[9] a ticketless check-in system for headphone distribution.[10]

Events and collaborations

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In 2015, Lincoln Center hosted a production of Rocky Horror Picture Show utilizing Quiet Events Headphones, allowing audiences to switch between the live performance audio and the soundtrack from the film version.[11][12] The company also provided equipment for Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing festival in 2017, enabling attendees to listen to extended DJ sets through wireless headphones after live performances.[13][14]

In 2018, Quiet Events supplied headphone systems for the inaugural Garden State Public Market in Paramus, New Jersey.[15] It has supported community programs in New York City, including events at Flushing Meadows Corona Park[16][17] and Hunters Point South Park.[14] The company collaborated with the Day by Day Project on Memory Disco, an interactive music program for individuals with dementia and neurocognitive disorders.[18][19]

Quiet Events has provided systems for after-hours events at music festivals such as Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival,[20] Austin City Limits Music Festival,[21] and Ludington Area Center for the Arts,[22] as well as seasonal events at the Bohemian Hall Beer Garden.[23][24] Events for kids and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities utilize low-sensory and accessible headphone technology.[25][26]

The company has also organized themed silent discos in New York City, including singles-focused programs during Fleet Week,[27] and has participated in large public events such as the New York's Village Halloween Parade.[28] In 2025, Quiet Events partnered with Lincoln Center Theater for the launch of Warriors concept album by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, which featured a large-scale silent disco.[29]

Impact

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Quiet Events has contributed to the popularization of silent disco and quiet clubbing in North America.[30][31][32] Silent discos have grown in popularity in the San Francisco Bay Area, with events held at clubs, beaches, museums, and other venues.[33] The format is adaptable for nightlife, corporate functions, and wellness programs, and is compatible with urban noise regulations.[33] Silent discos can reduce the risk of hearing damage compared with traditional amplified events.[34]

References

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  1. ^ "Q and A With Quiet Events Founder William Petz - Queens Gazette". Queens Gazette. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  2. ^ "Meet the Team". Quiet Events Silent Disco. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  3. ^ "Meet William Petz of Quiet Events". 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  4. ^ a b "William Petz: Quiet Events". Extra Ordinary Small Business. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  5. ^ Nelson, Kristina. "Quiet Events: The Very Best in Quiet Clubbing & Silent Disco Headphone Parties". Event Combo. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  6. ^ a b "It may look like a quiet moment in the park, but this silent disco is much more than it seems". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  7. ^ Vulpo, Mike (2025-05-15). "Shark Tank Shares Sneak Peek of Mark Cuban's Final Episode". US Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  8. ^ Dillin, Rachel (2025-05-16). "Mark Cuban's Big Move Leaves Fans Emotional". www.mensjournal.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  9. ^ "Introducing ChxItOut - Quiet Events no line, headphone management solution at parties". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  10. ^ "Silent disco grows their profit with Chexology". Chexology. 2019-09-11. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  11. ^ "Quiet Theater". Quiet Events. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  12. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (2015-08-09). "'Rocky Horror' at Lincoln Center, With Headphones". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  13. ^ "Lincoln Center Announces Midsummer Night Swing". NewYork-Presbyterian. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  14. ^ a b admin (2015-09-01). "Lincoln Center Returns To LIC For Silent Disco". LIC Post. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  15. ^ "Quiet Events and the Garden State Public Market inaugural Silent Disco". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  16. ^ "Silent Disco in Flushing Meadows Corona Park". Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  17. ^ "Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events". www.nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  18. ^ Mernin, Andrew (2024-02-01). "Why silence is golden for dementia intervention". Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  19. ^ "People with dementia or other forms of cognitive impairment smile, sing, and even dance with headphones on". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  20. ^ Freeman, Rachel (2024-06-06). "Bonnaroo's 2024 Silent Disco Will Feature an All-Female Lineup for the First Time". EDM. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  21. ^ "The Silent Disco may be ACL Fest's best-kept (and most fun) secret". Austin American-Statesman. 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  22. ^ Streeter, Chrissy (2023-02-13). "Silent Disco bringing '80s dance music, club hits, deep house". Manistee News Advocate. Archived from the original on 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  23. ^ "Silent Disco Beer Garden Party - Queens Scene". Queens Scene -. 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  24. ^ "Quiet Events Announces Bi-Weekly Silent Disco Beer Garden Party Series in Astoria". Queens Gazette -. 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  25. ^ "Silent Disco Kids' Party". Austin Monthly Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  26. ^ Locurto, Tina. "'Have fun together': 'Silent Disco' a joyful time for kids with intellectual disabilities". York Dispatch. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  27. ^ "Snag Yourself A Sailor At Two NYC Fleet Week Events Geared For Singles". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  28. ^ "Walking in the NYC Village Halloween Parade". Claire Pins. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  29. ^ "Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eisa Davis Host a Warriors Silent Disco Party at Lincoln Center Theater". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  30. ^ "Silent Discos Let You Dance to Your Own Beat". The New York Times. 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  31. ^ Gokey, Malarie (2014-08-17). "Have you been to a Headphone Party? Why Quiet Events are making a lot of noise". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  32. ^ "What Is A Silent Disco Party And Why Is It So Popular?". House Of Oni. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  33. ^ a b "'Silent Disco' sweeping Bay Area party scene". ABC7 San Francisco. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  34. ^ "MUTED silent party is a quiet riot". Cayman Compass. 2016-06-17. Archived from the original on 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
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