The six-hour hearing concerning London’s Fabric Nightclub resulted in the worst: the club’s licence was revoked and the club will now close.
In a statement, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan had this to say:
London’s iconic clubs are an essential part of our cultural landscape. Clubbing needs to be safe but I’m disappointed that Fabric, Islington Council and the Metropolitan Police were unable to reach agreement on how to address concerns about public safety.
As a result of this decision, thousands of people who enjoyed going to Fabric as an essential part of London’s nightlife will lose out. The issues faced by Fabric point to a wider problem of how we protect London’s night-time economy, while ensuring it is safe and enjoyable for everyone. Over the past eight years, London has lost 50 percent of its nightclubs and 40 percent of its live music venues. This decline must stop if London is to retain its status as a 24-hour city with a world-class nightlife.
I am in the process of appointing a Night Czar who will bring together key stakeholders including club and venue owners, local authorities, the Metropolitan Police and members of the public. No single organization or public body can solve these problems alone – we all need to work together to ensure London thrives as a 24-hour city, in a way that is safe and enjoyable for everyone.”
In addition, a great many artists took to twitter to voice their reactions. Many reflected on the great times they had there:
Fabric changed my life. There are so many records I would never had made of it wasn’t for that club.
— SKRILLEX (@Skrillex) September 7, 2016
I got to Dj b2b with @caspaofficial at the legendary @DubPolice night back in 2011 while I was living in London . #fabriclondon
— SKRILLEX (@Skrillex) September 7, 2016
I’m sick to my stomach. As an American in Kentucky the Fabric mixes were my window to the world. This is inconceivable.
— The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) September 7, 2016
Gutted. So grateful that we got to play there and enjoy so many amazing nights #FabricReview
— Fred V & Grafix (@fredvgrafix) September 7, 2016
#fabric this isnt rly about drugs or door searches
Another step twrds a city full of extortionate, empty properties & all-privatised space😟😡— Bok (@bok_bok) September 7, 2016
Can’t believe we’ve lost @fabriclondon. Shame on you @IslingtonBC #FabricReview
— UKF (@UKF) September 7, 2016
The UK could’ve been like NL, where the government supports electronic music instead of launching war against it
— Jewish Cracker (@Mat_Zo) September 7, 2016
For 15 years i was priviliged to be part of greatest underground club in the world ,,i am lost for words right now ,,#FabricReview
— dj hype (@DJHYPE_PLAYAZ) September 7, 2016
I tried to think of a deep thing to say about the Fabric license being revoked but could only come up with “you Islington cunts”..
— El Hornet (@elhornet) September 7, 2016
Pure sadness about Fabric. London is being ruined right now.
— Four Tet (@FourTet) September 7, 2016
Sending love to the entire @fabriclondon family for all you’ve done over the years. I can’t put into words what it’s meant to all of us 🙏❤️
— Andy C (@ANDYC_ram) September 7, 2016
@TEEDinosaurs I’d love to know what the energy was like when you DJ’d in RM1 and RM2 in 2014. I’ll never get to experience that… : (
— Mark Dawson (@MarkDawson1997) September 7, 2016
RIP @FabricLondon 😢 Sad day for dance music. Was a dream to play there & over the years was lucky to play each room. Thx 4 the great times❤️
— AC Slater (@djacslater) September 7, 2016
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