#84. 5 Hours of Sober Clubbing Bliss with The House of Happiness

This week I'm thrilled to be joined by Neil Hudson-Basing, the “chaotic, queer and kind” co-founder of House of Happiness - London's sober clubbing extravaganza. Neil takes us behind the scenes of creating London's first queer-led sober rave, from its humble beginnings to becoming a glitter-filled, music-pumping daytime party at one of London's top clubs.

We dive into the challenges of launching a sober event in traditional clubbing venues, the careful curation that goes into creating an inclusive space, and the emotional moments that have validated their mission.

From the pre-meet pastries to the confetti cannons, Neil paints a vivid picture of what to expect at their events - and trust me, there's nothing boring about this sober party! With their expansion to Manchester and collaborations open across the UK, House of Happiness is proving that you absolutely can still smash it on the dance floor without a drop of alcohol or drugs.

WE CHAT ABOUT
2:00 Neil's story
18:02 The House of Happiness experience: what to expect
27:21 London to Manchester
33:25 Sober in the queer community
39:27 The bar & managing alcohol in the venue
55:40 Tips for non-drinkers on a night out
1:05:22 The BBQ-Q

HOUSEOFHAPPINESS.CO.UK // @houseofhappinessofficial

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