One of Britain’s most iconic nightclubs – Fabric – has been shut down after its licence was revoked amid concerns over drug use.
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On Tuesday night representatives of Fabric gathered at the council to make their case for the popular venue to remain open, while a petition to save it had received nearly 150,000 signatures.
Speaking at an earlier date about the council’s review, Mr Leslie said: “We completely reject the allegation made by the police that Fabric is in any way tolerant of drugs on the premises”. Following the decision by Islington Council not to renew its license, Mumdance, The Black Madonna and more have expressed their anger and sadness.
While DJ Hype added: “For 15 years I was privileged to be part of greatest underground club in the world. It sets a precedent”. As well as this, the petition to save fabric has garnered over 140,000 signatures, with statements given by London mayor Sadiq Khan and Islington South council member Emily Thornberry in support of the club.
Instead, Mr Khan urged those involved to “find a common-sense solution that ensures the club remains open while protecting the safety of those who want to enjoy London’s clubbing scene”.
Representatives from the club and the police put their case before Islington council’s licensing committee at a lengthy meeting tonight (September 6th), with Fabric building what seemed – to many observers – to be an eloquent, authoritative case.
Some very small good news to take out of this, Alan Miller, the Chair of the Nightlife Industries Association, has said that the NTIA will start the Fund For Fabric to fight the decision in hopes of changing the fate of the club.
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“London has a world-renowned night-time economy and people should be able to enjoy it safely, without concerns of serious crime”.
