DJs respond to Fabric closure
On September 7, iconic London nightclub Fabric had their business license permanently revoked at a heated six hour hearing at the Islington Town Hall. The subcommittee debated the effectiveness revocation would have on future drug-related deaths at the club, but ultimately ruled against the venue, stating in part: “There is a culture of drugs at Fabric which management cannot control.”
Club owners have already issued formal responses, but DJs and nightlife personalities around the world are still reeling from the events. Many are turning their anger directly towards the shady police procedures which contributed to the closing and the ineffectuality of the club’s close on curbing London’s drug culture.
Sad news ever today, Fabric London will remain closed. London nightlife will not be the same…
— Joseph Capriati (@josephcapriati) September 7, 2016
Nation’s Drug Problem Solved Now That Fabric Is Closed: https://t.co/4u8s15iMcw Wunderground always on point
— Coyu (@coyumusic) September 7, 2016
..Such an important night club for London and it’s culture. Another decision made by the powerful that affects the youth and not themselves
— Disclosure (@disclosure) September 7, 2016
As a resident of Islington, I feel incredibly disappointed and angry at the councils decision to close @fabriclondon permanently..
— Disclosure (@disclosure) 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
@amieroberts11 yeah, stupid twat. I want attention by affirming my position on the suckiness of Fabric being subject to review. Extra stupid
— dead mow cinco (@deadmau5) September 6, 2016
Closing @fabriclondon is a huge mistake. We are dismayed by the decision and its implications for London’s nightlife pic.twitter.com/PYGGaNGC8S
— BOILER ROOM (@boilerroomtv) September 7, 2016
Pure sadness about Fabric. London is being ruined right now.
— Four Tet (@FourTet) September 7, 2016
fabric’s closure is a depressing indication of how things are going culturally in London
— DJ Yoda (@DJYodaUK) 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
— Bonobo (@sibonobo) September 7, 2016
this sucks https://t.co/qHc6ccenfC
— Nina Las Vegas (@ninalasvegas) September 7, 2016
Respect and love to all the staff at fabric past and present, you created a legend. Thank you
— TEEDFEED (@TEEDinosaurs) September 7, 2016
r.i.p. #Fabric , had some amazing experiences there
— Hudson Mohawke (@HudMo) September 7, 2016
Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric
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Thank you, fabric
Thank you, fabric— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) 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
Big up Shaun, Tom, Andy, Judy, Scott, Craig, Terry and all of the Fabric crew past and present. I guarantee everyone they’ll be back.
— JACKMASTER (@jackmaster) September 7, 2016
Respect. Love. And Solidarity with all who made Fabric the legend that it will always be.
— The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) September 7, 2016
Even London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has weighed in against the council’s decision in a statement, saying:
“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.”
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