Friday night club vibes
What young person does not enjoy a good boogie with friends on a Friday night? That’s why the VIBE pop–up nightclub was born at National Star.
What young person does not enjoy a good boogie with friends on a Friday night?
That’s why the VIBE pop–up nightclub was born at National Star.
Every Friday night the theatre at National Star, Ullenwood, is transformed into a nightclub with bright, sensory lights, pumping Club music and giant inflatables. Benches, beanbags and sofas are positioned around the dancefloor for students and residents to relax with their friends.
Senior Learning Support, Oli Slater runs the weekly VIBE nightclub. He says: ‘My plan is to provide students with an immersive, energising evening which allows them to express themselves and create lasting memories while they enjoy Club music.
‘Some students come to VIBE week in, week out and we regularly attract more than 40 clubgoers.
‘Some love to hit the dancefloor and others enjoy the sensory experience of the changing lights. Everyone is encouraged to mix socially.
‘Dancing has mental health benefits, as well as improving co–ordination, strength and balance,’ added Oli.
Residents from our long–term living accommodation Foundation House have also visited VIBE to join in the fun.
Students have been at the heart of the project, designing the nightclub brand VIBE and creating a pop–up bar where they can buy drinks and snacks.
Students working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ‘volunteer’ to run the bar each week.
One non–verbal student smiles from the moment he arrives, until the moment he leaves.
His keyworker Ellie said: ‘Angus loves the music and gets great pleasure from the various lights and sensory light set–ups. He’s also a people watcher and enjoys watching others having fun. VIBE is definitely one of the highlights of his week.’
View this post on Instagram
