Pleasure Medicine launches on 4 April, 2025 at 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm) at the stunning Green Place Studios in Hackney. This unique event, inspired by creator Gary Albert’s frustrations with the queer scene, creates a unique experience centred on deeper pleasure, connection and self-expression.
“Pleasure Medicine is the thing I want to see in the world but can’t find – a place for GBTQ men to be together in joy, kindness, intimacy and conscious connection where we can let the masks we wear to gently drop away,” says creator and facilitator Gary Albert, an award-winning musician, conscious DJ, therapist and embodiment practitioner with over 12 years of experience in the healing and transformation arts.
A response to the connection crisis
As rates of loneliness and disconnection rise in the queer community alongside frustrations with dating apps and substance-focused social scenes, Pleasure Medicine offers an alcohol and drug-free space where men can meet, connect and express themselves authentically.
The evening features a guided embodiment workshop, intimacy and sensuality exercises, followed by a 90-minute conscious dance journey spanning classical, electronic, tribal, techno and disco music.
No dance experience is required – just a willingness to explore movement in a judgment-free environment.
“I watched myself dancing in the mirror and I felt more gay than ever and I loved it!”
Participant in preview session
“I’m in recovery from chem-sex addiction and this is the medicine I needed but never knew existed”
Participant in preview session
What participants can expect
- A warm, welcoming atmosphere where kindness replaces competition
- Guided practices that foster deep connection to the self and others
- An immersive music journey led and DJ’d by an experienced facilitator passionate about supporting GBTQ men to unlock their confidence, pleasure and joy
- Opportunities to meet like-minded men seeking real connection whether it’s for friendship, creative collaboration, romance or sensual connections
- A space to move freely without judgment or performance pressure
Gary told QX, “I didn’t realise until my 40s how sensitive I am to the overwhelming pressures placed on me as a gay man; the need to act more masculine, femme shaming, body image issues, the fear of rejection and not knowing how to deal with the energy of overwhelming booze and drug fuelled clubs. I needed something softer, kinder and more accessible – a place to truly discover and be myself. Pleasure Medicine is my answer… and I think it’s going to grow really big, really quick!”
Pleasure Medicine is on 4 April, 2025, 7pm-9:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 PM) at Green Place Studios, 127A Elderfield Road, London E5 0AY, United Kingdom.
Tickets are limited to ensure an intimate and connected experience.
About Gary Albert
Gary has supported hundreds of clients over the last decade as a therapist and coach, helping them embody their gifts and express more of their true selves.
As a classical musician, composer and performer, he creates music for consciousness and embodiment on flute, piano, voice and synthesizers, and also serves as a conscious DJ for his events.
Social: Instagram @_garyalbert_ and Facebook is Gary Albert.
