Vicky McClure’s Day Fever plays at Outernet Soho London

The Line of Duty actor launched Day Fever with her filmmaker husband Jonny Owen, and Reverend & The Makers frontman Jon McClure last year.

From their debut in Sheffield, the daytime discos have become a cultural sensation with thousands turning up to hit the dancefloor at sell-out events across the UK.

Actress Vicky McClure at one of the daytime discos which run from 3pm to 8pm. (Image: Day Fever) Day Fever tapped into a desire for people to let loose and dance – while heading home by 8pm.

“It started as a WhatsApp idea,” says Jon McClure.

“Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’”

Vicky was joined by Line of Duty cast mates Craig Parkinson and Martin Compston at one of the events. (Image: Day Fever) “It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” says Vicky, who was joined at one of the events by fellow Line of Duty cast members.

“No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”

Events run from 3pm to 8pm with no dress code, wall-to-wall feel-good tunes and an open invitation to dance like you don’t care.

Local DJs at each venue play a crowdpleasing selection of feelgood tunes. (Image: Day Fever) In each venue local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics.

“Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable!”

Day Fever is also giving back to local venues and communities explains Vicky: “Clubs double their takings. We’re out by 8, and then they’ve got a full night to run. It’s been a game-changer.”

“We’ve had people in remission, people grieving, people celebrating life,” adds Jon.

“It’s mothers and daughters, old mates, and whole families dancing together. That’s powerful.”

He adds: “It’s like a wedding party where everyone actually wants to be there, and that’s magic.”

Day Fever plays at London Here @OUTERNET in Soho on August 2 and September 6. Tickets are available at www.day-fever.com