A fundraiser to save Fabric nightclub has passed the £250,000 mark in two weeks.
The iconic Farringdon nightclub had its licence revoked earlier this month following the death of two teenagers caused by drugs.
Islington council staff found that Fabric had a “culture of drug use” which staff were “incapable of controlling”.
In an effort to save the iconic nightclub, Fabric’s owners launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund a legal appeal against the decision.
Their fundraiser has now passed the £250,000 mark and Fabric managing director Gary Kilbey revealed the club has now been given a court date for their appeal.
In a statement published on Facebook Mr Kilbey revealed the club had hired industry experts in their bid to save Fabric.
He wrote: “Words cannot express how humbled we all are at the overwhelming support.”
Mr Kilbey added that as well as appealing against the revocation of Fabric’s licence, they were also appealing to change the guidance under the Licensing Act.
He wrote: “We have put this to a number of trade and music industry organisations and associations to seek their opinion, advice and support.
“We want to ensure this is something the industry as whole are able to get behind.”
Musicians and DJs have rallied round the Fabric cause, with the Warehouse Project hosting a night headlined by Wiley, with all proceeds going to the Fabric appeal.
Fabric’s appeal will be heard at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on November 28.
