One of the most legendary clubs in London will close its doors permanently – Metronome Magazine

Last August a couple of 18 year olds died in Fabric due to an overdose of psychoactive substances. Managers of this, one of the most legendary clubs in London, decided to close the doors of the venue voluntarily. Although his idea was to collaborate with investigations, this morning, after a hearing six hours, the Islington Council decidó revoke the license of the local permanently, since “in place there is a culture of drugs that can not be controlled . “

(Read here: Fabric will have to close temporarily after two deaths)

with regard to this determination, club owners said they close the place is not a solution to problems of drugs. “Clubs like ours are working to prevent, and this sets a worrying precedent for the future of nightlife and London’s economy.”

On the other hand, different artists disagreed with the decision Islington Council. Irvine Welsh , the author of books such as Trainspotting (1993) and Porno ( 2002), said that the closure of the club obeyed specific business model: “this is the development of properties. At a time when neoliberalism and corporate elites reign, entertainment is also provatizándose, and from now on will take place in closed communities, which are owned by large investors. “

Musicians like Chemical Brothers , Four Tet , DJ Hype , Jon Hopkins and the Black Madonna also they expressed nonconformity on Twitter. Even Disclosure said: “In the last eight years, London has lost 50% of its nightclubs and 40% of its spaces for live concerts.” In the end the British duo ask for help to the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.