A Sparks
master brummie
I have never quite understood the mania for extreme loudness of so called bands and disco type music. Many people who go to parties and similar events sometimes meet people they haven't seen for a while, or wish to make new friendships and just want to talk. It is usually quite impossible to hold any form of conversation and relies on occasional comments which have to be shouted.
Yes, I agree with what you're saying but this was in the specific dance hall room in the pub which you had to pay to get into, not the general bar where folks might want to chat.