People over 40: do you still regularly go clubbing?

"A recent study has shown that more than 3.7 million Brits over 45 go raving once a week, an activity usually associated with younger crowds. But with the UK nightlife industry struggling with rising costs and falling attendees (in 2013, the UK had 1,700 nightclubs. By June 2024 there were fewer than half as many, just 787), might older clubbers be the saviour of the UK club scene?"

"If you're someone over the age of 40 who regularly goes clubbing, we'd love to hear from you. Are you new to the scene or keeping the thrill of your younger years alive? What do you love about it and who do you go with? Which clubs do you prefer going to? Clubs with younger people alongside, or daytime raves designed for your age group? And ultimately, who should nightclubs be for? Do you as a middle-aged raver feel welcomed in the nightlife scene?"

A study found more than 3.7 million Brits aged over 45 go raving once a week. The UK nightlife industry faces rising costs and falling attendance, dropping from 1,700 nightclubs in 2013 to 787 by June 2024. Older clubbers are framed as a potential source of support for the sector. Questions are posed about motivations, social circles, venue preferences, and whether middle-aged ravers feel welcomed. Contributions are invited from people over 40 who regularly go clubbing via an encrypted form. Responses can be anonymous, data will be used only for the feature and personal data deleted when no longer required; SecureDrop is offered for true anonymity.

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