DJs and musicians call on London mayor Sadiq Khan to save Fabric (Updated)
“Sadiq Khan it’s time to start doing the job you promised to us.”
DJs and musicians are calling on London mayor Sadiq Khan to stand up for Fabric.
Yesterday (August 15), it was reported that the London club is to remain closed after its licence was temporarily suspended by Islington Council, following the suspected drug-related deaths of two 18-year-old men.
Daniel Avery and Leftfield are among the artists urging Khan – who has vowed to save London’s declining nightlife, which includes appointing a “night czar” – to take action. See a selection of the tweets below.
Please @SadiqKhan keep @fabriclondon open for business. One of London's most important musical landmarks.
— George FitzGerald (@georgefitzmusic) August 16, 2016
Let's show support for @fabriclondon. We can't loose this venue. It's flown the flag for electronic music in London. https://t.co/WLzup89BlU
— Leftfield (@Leftfield) August 16, 2016
Dear @SadiqKhan, if ever there was an opportunity to make a mark, here it is. @fabriclondon needs your help, man
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) August 16, 2016
Without @fabriclondon I wouldn't be doing this now
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) August 16, 2016
On a personal level they gave me the opportunity to make a CD for their mix series when no fucker knew who I was.
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) August 16, 2016
The club has supported underground music on a large scale every single weekend for over fifteen years
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) August 16, 2016
The cultural significance of institutions like @fabriclondon should never be underestimated
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) August 16, 2016
Dearest @SadiqKhan I voted for you for your views on London club life. Now please do something about @fabriclondon
Lots of love
Art
— Celebrity DJ Artwork (@artworkmagnetic) August 15, 2016
I couldn't agree more with @djplastician here @SadiqKhan – we need @fabriclondon open for business. https://t.co/dfvX3hg1xl
— Chase & Status (@chaseandstatus) August 15, 2016
Sadiq Khan it's time to start doing the job you promised to us:https://t.co/6kRP1lOIAy@SadiqKhan we cannot lose this one
— Plastician (@djplastician) August 15, 2016
Hey @SadiqKhan, if you're serious about supporting London nightlife we need your help to keep @fabriclondon open. Time to act.
— Scuba (@ScubaOfficial) August 16, 2016
https://t.co/Q3dbJ0NSaQ@SadiqKhan if there's anytime to help save londons night life it's now!
— Oliver Jones (@I_Skream) August 16, 2016
First test @SadiqKhan … What you going to do about fabric?
— Elijah (@Eli1ah) August 15, 2016
Crazy that @SadiqKhan is promoting a campaign called #londonisopen when so many Londoners are having things closed on them.
— Elijah (@Eli1ah) August 15, 2016
The UK has lost almost half of its nightclubs in the past 10 years, with noise complaints and licensing rules contributing to the decline.
Fabric’s closure would deliver one of the heaviest blows to the capital’s nightlife yet, which has in recent weeks seen east London venue Dance Tunnel shut its doors and Greenwich club Studio 338 destroyed by fire.
Update: The mayor has taken to Twitter to urge Fabric and Islington Council to find a solution together.
I’m urging #Fabric, the Met & Islington to find an approach that protects clubbers’ safety & the future of the club. https://t.co/g9X5bZm02e
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) August 16, 2016
