Fabric will reopen its doors to the pubic in January. The London club will host a series of events during the first full weekend of the new year, from 6 to 8 January.
The venue was threatened with permanent closure in September after Islington council revoked its licensing, claiming that “a culture of drugs” existed at the club that its management was unable to control. After an appeal – and much petitioning from those opposing Fabric’s closure – the council went on to agree to strict new licensing conditions, including an over-19s policy and ID scanners at entry to the venue.
“It’s pretty much impossible for us to put a measure on just how much gratitude we are feeling right now to be able to announce our reopening proper,” said a statement on Fabric’s website.
“The credit for this is shared among hundreds of thousands of petition signers, letter writers, donors, T-shirt bearers, artists and party promoters. A community of people from the world over who came together and continued the principal of unity that was central to the foundation of our culture – to save us.”
The statement says Fabric’s return will feature new sound-systems, including “our new Pioneer Pro Audio Room Two setup, pushing out mesmeric high-level sound”
and will be kicked off with a weekend of events “with family very much at its core”.
Friday is cited as a “FABRICLIVE” event, while Saturday will star tech-house DJs Craig Richards and Terry Francis. The weekend closes with WetYourSelf! restarting their weekly residency.
The move to revoke Fabric’s licence came after 18-year-olds Ryan Browne and Jack Crossley died after taking ecstasy at the club in June and August respectively.
The decision to close the world-renowned venue, which opened its doors in 1999, met strong criticism from fans, artists and politicians including local MP Emily Thornberry. London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, announced the reopening last month, saying: “Fabric will reopen. Thanks to all who helped find a solution that protects the club’s future and keeps clubbers safe.”
