The Islington Council has decided to revoke Fabric's license and has since drawn quite the response from the dance music community. “A culture of drugs exists at the club which the existing management and security appear incapable of controlling,” said the council's subcommittee.
Aside from the dance music community and Fabric's owners, even London's mayor is saddened by the news. Sadiq Khan said that London has lost 50% of its nightclubs and 40% of its live music venues over the course of the past 8 years. “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,” he said.
Take a look at how the dance music community has been responding to the News:
Pure sadness about Fabric. London is being ruined right now.
— Four Tet (@FourTet) September 7, 2016
So sad about Fabric closing. Earliest clubbing memories and such an important club for london. #fabricreview ?
— Jessie Ware (@JessieWare) September 7, 2016
Fabric's closure is a sideshow that will not stop a drug taking culture & ppl dying. Prohibition has never succeeded https://t.co/I9aXR9Bz03
— Simon Dunmore (@SimonDunmore) September 7, 2016
fabric's closure is a depressing indication of how things are going culturally in London
— DJ Yoda (@DJYodaUK) September 7, 2016
can imagine those property developers wanking over their 'on the site of the world-famous fabric nightclub' sentences now
— Josey Rebelle (@JoseyRebelle) September 7, 2016
Thank you @fabriclondon for supporting my career 100% love to the whole team Shaun Leo Rob all u dons ??? pic.twitter.com/2reXaxwN3v
— ONEMAN (@djoneman) September 7, 2016
I had some drugs I was going to take on Sat at Fabric, but now it is closed so I will throw them down the toilet and never take drugs again
— Jon Hopkins (@Jon_Hopkins_) September 7, 2016
The more I read and attempt to learn about this situation, the more it feels like a pre-meditated attempt to close Fabric by the @metpolice
— Friction (@friction) September 6, 2016
Fabric ?.
— Novelist (@Novelist) September 7, 2016
That's bad and sad news about Fabric being closed down. Just constant this impingement on the young
— ed simons (@eddychemical) September 7, 2016
Thoughts go out to all the family at @fabriclondon this morning..Closure of Fabric adds to 2016 being one of the worst years I can remember
— Oliver Jones (@I_Skream) September 7, 2016
Room 1 Fabric one of the best sound systems in the world. Contribution to UK and international club culture immeasurable. Respect forever.
— Benji B (@TheRealBenjiB) September 7, 2016
Closing Fabric because of an overdose is as ineffective as pulling Twinkies off the shelves to stop obesity
— Austin Gebbia (@DearMorni) September 8, 2016
Closing Fabric is seen as a symbol of a city that lost its way, a city that understands the price of property but not the value of culture.
— Groove Armada (@GrooveArmada) September 8, 2016
2016.
No Bowie
No Prince
No EU
No Fabric
No Harambe
No headphone jack?
— Jono Yates (@jonoBLITZ) September 8, 2016
Sad news ever today, Fabric London will remain closed. London nightlife will not be the same…
— Joseph Capriati (@josephcapriati) September 7, 2016
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) September 7, 2016
