Good Clean Fun is an alcohol and substance-free party put on by a small group of sober pals who initially wanted to provide a quality clubbing space for people in recovery, or for those who are trying to cut down.
The party also attracts people beyond the recovery community. This is welcomed; we are portraying substance-free partying as not merely a consolation prize for people who cannot go to standard club nights or who cannot drink, but rather as a desirable and positive alternative.
Good Clean Fun is a totally clean space, but anyone who is curious about the party and about developing a healthier relationship to alcohol and drugs is very welcome.
Our parties are attended by folk of all genders, sexualities, religions and ethnicities etc. It’s an open invitation event but has the feel of a house party.
We currently put on intimate monthly parties at our spiritual home Garnethill Community Centre (capacity 100 – 150).
So far, we have had a couple of summer rooftop parties in the Refuweegee Headquarters and NYE was a massive party at Strange Field on French Street (200+ capacity).
Going forward this year we’ve got some exciting pop-up events in different locations and plan to expand outside Glasgow and even further afield!
The music is open-minded. Our resident DJ and guests will play anything that is good to move to but tends to go for a groovier, spiritual, jazz and melodic sound with lots of percussion.
We have tailored the rest of the party around this sound to create an upbeat yet calm and spiritual atmosphere. The spaces we use are open and airy, with lots of space to dance, relax, socialise and eat. We’re not trying to over-stimulate. We have vintage floor lamps, festoon lights and candles throughout the party for an ambient, house party feel. We have bean bags and floor cushions to rest the dancing legs and other seating options.
Good Clean Fun is a Community Interest Company. The team have 25+ years sobriety between them and are all involved in the recovery community in Glasgow.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
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Amy Rodgers is a multidisciplinary artist who has been working across art, law, music and academia for the last 10 years. Amy was Arts Editor for the Glasgow Guardian between 2017 and 2019. In 2018 they founded Queer History of Dance Music whilst studying an L.L.M. Research Masters in transgender legal theory and rights at the University of Glasgow. In 2019 the show was headhunted for a residency on Clyde Built Radio by station founder, Andrew Thomson. In 2020, Amy founded Good Clean Fun. Amy holds a residency at this night, as well as playing around Glasgow including; Berkeley Suite, Melting Pot, La Cheetah, I Love Your Energy!, Rum Shack, Hot Mess, the CCA and Basquiat Bar. They were invited by Optimo (Espacio) to open for their party at the re-opening of Paisley's Town Hall in November 2023 and also warmed up for them at their 2024 New Year's Day party at the Berkeley Suite. Amy has been in recovery for several years and is interested in supporting those who struggle with substance misuse, as well as the families and friends of those affected.
Gary Lawson has been on the Glasgow underground music scene for a number of decades: he has been on the dance floor since the acid house revolution of the late 80's and is label owner at Made In Glasgow Recordings and curator of Electronic Glasgow. Gary has played vinyl sets since '96 in and around Glasgow with guest slots around the UK and further afield (including the legendary Macarena Club in Barcelona. Gary stepped back from promotion and other underground roles due to the prevalence of drugs and alcohol on the scene. He lives a sober life today and is available to help anyone in the music scene looking for guidance on navigating this.
Gemma first got into the music scene in Glasgow back in 2008, and moved to London to study at Point Blank music college in 2009. She fell into the hospitality industry down there, working her way up to management within Young's Brewery. When she moved back up to Glasgow in 2014, she continued in the hospitality industry but within the marketing sector and then went on to start Calfrey Creative, a Digital Marketing & Web Design agency in 2016.
Gemma has been musical from a young age, playing piano and flute, and also teaching piano. It wasn't until she got into recovery that she rediscovered the love for music and DJing. Getting involved with Good Clean Fun had a big part to play in seeing that it was possible to go out just for the love of the tunes!
Fiach O’Broin Molloy Fiach is beekeeper and suburban crofter. He is in recovery. He has 20 years of public and international policy experience in the areas of governance, law and social development. He holds degrees in Law, Anthropology and Human Resource Management.
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