Let’s Talk about Chemsex Listening Party is the public launch of a new 12-inch double A-side single called Anticipation = Anxiety and A Warm Hug. Collectively produced by participants of a series of workshops, it explores experiences of sex on chems and broader themes of desire, intimacy, consent and respect in the LGBTQ+ community.
Led by Harold Offeh and supported by artist Jak Skot, participants used writing, drawing and performance to identify key issues. All those contributing to the two singles demonstrated extraordinary honesty, bravery, candour and intimacy about experiences that can be clouded in silence or shame.
Harold Offeh’s lyric generator will allow guests to write and formulate own lyrics based on the key themes emerging from the day. The event will also include a discussion with key contributors including project participant Bradley and music producer Niall O’Conghaile aka The Niallist, as well as guests including Cheddar Gorgeous and Professor Rob Ralphs.