UPDATE | 19 January 2026 | Please be advised that this event has now sold out.
The always ‘groovy’ City Beats Disco for Over 55s is back
Wednesday, 4 February and aside from encouraging fun, frivolity and unlimited dance action, the City of Melville has a serious motivator in hosting the event.
Research by some of the world’s leading health organisations, including a landmark report from the
World Health Organisation (WHO) Commission on Social Connection, highlights social isolation and loneliness as being widespread, with serious but under-recognised impacts on health, well-being, and society.
Social isolation; a lack of connection and interaction with social networks is increasingly being recognised as a priority public health problem.
It has many consequences including poor self-care, decreased mobility, mood and even memory, apathy and poor diet. It has also been linked to mental illness, emotional distress, suicide, the development of dementia, premature death and poor health behaviours like smoking, physical inactivity and poor sleep.
Research shows that
as people age, social isolation is exacerbated by lack of local opportunities, information and age-friendly infrastructure.
City of Melville’s Plan for the Future 2024-2034 directly addresses this, recognising the need for healthy communities with its focus on building a sense of belonging, socials connection and participation.
Comments to attribute to Mayor Katy Mair. “The success of our over 55s disco shows what we are seeing more broadly – todays over 55s are redefining what recreation and social connection looks like.
“Each new generation of older adults brings different expectations, interests and lifestyles and many prefer vibrant inclusive contemporary events over traditional seniors’ centre activities.
“We have an active, socially engaged community and they’re eager for opportunities that reflect that.
“Our award-winning Healthy Melville initiatives include this Over 55s City Beats Disco, Sit to Fit, Tunes for Toddlers, Yoga in the Park and Functional Fitness are all designed to promote wellbeing both physical and mental.
“There are limited opportunities for people in the over 55 age group to dance and so our City Beats Disco addresses this.
“City Beats was first trialled in 2024 and has been a sellout event since.
“In fact, we have outstanding attendance at most of our Healthy Melville events which reflects a need in the community for initiatives like this, that build health and allow social connection.
“It’s so easy in this digital world to lose connections and we’re proud of the work we do in this area of public health.
“The year’s first City Beats Disco for over 55s will have a packed dance floor and plenty of disco magic.
“Our DJ will be spinning pure disco energy: upbeat, funky and dance-ready tracks from the ‘70s, ‘80s and beyond.
“I encourage you to join us from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the City of Melville Main Hall for the first City Beats of 2026 and I know you’ll enjoy it.”
The City Beats Disco is a ticketed event, numbers are limited and it is likely to sell out. Buy tickets
here.
Image – Melville’s City Beats Discos have loads of regulars attracted by great music, good fun and good company.