Burial Kode9
News / 30.06.23

New split single from Kode9 and Burial announced for fabric Originals

Officially confirmed by the label today (30 June) following billboard teaser earlier this month, the two-track project is slated for release on 21 July

Listen to a new playlist “focused on rhythm, drums and percussion” from Tama Sumo and Lakuti

Featuring tracks by Ron Trent, DJ Qu, Sabu Martinez and more

News / 01.06.23

New Burial and Kode9 collaboration teased via London billboard

A new billboard appeared in east London this week, hinting at an imminent collaboration between the Hyperdub boss and the storied affiliate for the fabric Originals label

Anz
News / 28.02.23

Djrum, Anz and UNIIQU3 to play first edition of fabric’s Exodus Festival

The two day party lands at Kelvedon Hall on 8 and 9 July

News / 22.08.22

fabric announces first names for 23rd birthday events

The London club will celebrate the milestone anniversary with a series of nights running from 14-17 October

News / 17.03.22

Leon Vynehall shares exclusive Skee Mask, Ehua and Or:la tracks from his fabric mix

Ahead of the full mix compilation dropping on 25 March, Leon Vynehall shares club cuts from Skee Mask, Ehua, Or:la, Avon Blume and Gaunt

News / 25.01.22

Leon Vynehall next up for fabric presents mix series

The ‘Rare, Forever’ artist is behind the next ‘fabric presents’ compilation

fabric © Sarah Ginn
News / 28.10.21

fabric announces fundraiser for former promoter Shaun Roberts

The likes of Annie Mac, Daniel Avery and Andy C will DJ at the event, with proceeds going towards Roberts’ cancer treatment in Europe

fabric © Sarah Ginn
News / 27.09.21

fabric launches new 24-hour-plus party series, Continuum

The extended event series commences this November with Anastasia Kristensen, Blawan, Dave Clarke and more

News / 30.06.21

fabric announces “strict” no-photo policy

“Stay in the moment and put away your phone, enjoy the night”

Overmono
News / 12.05.21

Overmono helm next fabric presents mix, share new single If U Ever

fabric presents Overmono is out in July

Coronavirus
News / 17.01.19

Fabric announces 20th anniversary celebrations following social media blackout

The London venue will celebrate the milestone with 20 special parties

Coronavirus
News / 14.01.19

Social media blackout raises concerns that Fabric is under threat

The London venue has deleted its Facebook account and boarded up its entrance

Ricardo Villalobos
Events / 30.11.18

Ricardo Villalobos, Ben UFO, Meat Free and Danielle booked for Fabric’s spring 2019 programme

The London venue has announced its artist line-ups for January through to March

© Turbo Island

A Love Letter to… Fabric Mixes

As the iconic mix series comes to an end, Thomas Frost recalls the musical pathways Fabric mixes can lead you down

fabric100
News / 04.10.18

Fabric to end mix series with Craig Richards, Terry Francis and Keith Reilly

Fabric 100 will close with three mixes on 26 October

fabric © Sarah Ginn
Events / 13.09.18

Fabric revamps Sunday programme with LGBTQ+ parties

The full Sunday listings for the London club have been announced

Helena Hauff
Events / 07.09.18

Helena Hauff, Ricardo Villalobos, Joy Orbison, Saoirse and more confirmed for fabric’s 19th birthday

The 30-hour party starts in Farringdon on 20 October

Fabric compilation

In praise of Fabric’s mix series: an unassuming archive of 21st century dancefloor history

Every month for the last 17 years, Fabric has captured the fluctuations of dance music history in a little metal box, from microhouse to brostep. It’s time to pay tribute

News / 08.08.18

Steffi, Prosumer and Craig Richards join fabric’s autumn and winter programme

The London venue has revealed their Saturday night line-ups for the rest of the year

fabric © Sarah Ginn
News / 24.07.18

fabric to celebrate 19th birthday with 30-hour party

Featuring Craig Richards, Sonja Moonear, Joy Orbison and more on the line-up

Ricardo Villalobos and Craig Richards’ all-nighter proves why fabric remains vital

Villalobos, Richards and the Main Room at fabric promised a crowd-pleasing formula. We weren’t disappointed

fabric © Sarah Ginn
News / 29.11.17

fabric to launch new events series Forms

The fortnightly event will rotate with FabricLive on Fridays

fabric © Sarah Ginn

The history of fabric in 18 photos as told by resident photographers

For fabric’s 18th birthday, we trace their shaping influence on the dance landscape through 18 images

Ben UFO
Events / 11.09.17

fabric announce second wave of names for birthday weekend

Ben UFO, Donato Dozzy and more have been added to the line-up

News / 31.08.17

Roman Flügel announced to deliver ‘fabric 95’ for fabric’s mix series

Roman Flügel will deliver the 95th instalment of fabric’s mix series. The German selector and…

News / 11.08.17

fabric announces 30-hour birthday weekend

Ricardo Villalobos, Craig Richards, Terry Francis and more will be performing at the venue’s 18th birthday party

Daphni – FabricLive 93

The tracklist may be made up exclusively of Dan Snaith productions but FabricLive 93 flows like a cohesive dance mix

News / 12.07.17

Midland steps up for latest FabricLive mix

FabricLive94 will be out on 22 September

Caribou
News / 12.07.17

Daphni shares new track Hey Drum from FabricLive mix

The third track from the mix has been released

Steffi – fabric94

The Ostgut Ton affiliate draws from an inner circle of friends and collaborators, dropping some surprises along the way in her usual low-key fashion

Caribou
News / 24.05.17

Dan Snaith steps up for FabricLive 93 with a set of new Daphni productions

23 original Daphni tracks and four new Daphni edits, to be precise

Events / 22.05.17

fabric Saturdays and Room Three to return this summer

Room Three will be reopened in June and they’ve locked in Steffi for the launch party

News / 04.05.17

Steffi will deliver the next instalment of Fabric’s mix series

The Dutch-born DJ called upon her inner circle to contribute tracks to Fabric 94

News / 17.03.17

Fabric are selling their Room Two speaker system on eBay

One careful owner.

Call Super – fabric 92

Moving from apprehension to elation, complexity and clarity, Berlin’s JR Seaton provides a glimpse into his late night sets.

The Hydra Fabric Lineup
News / 14.02.17

Fabric opens its doors to Blueprint Records this April

James Ruskin, Octave One and Underground Resistance are among the techno grandees taking over the London club on Thursday 13 April

News / 11.01.17

Vivienne Westwood is hosting a night at Fabric

A club night is taking place at the newly reopened Fabric in February organised by…

News / 02.12.16

fabric will officially reopen on 6 January

The club, which recently regained its license, is set to open its doors for a…

News / 22.11.16

fabric share Transparency Statement

Following the news that they will be reopening, fabric have shared an extensive Transparency statement…

News / 21.11.16

The music world reacts to fabric reopening

It’s official. Iconic London club fabric is reopening following public support and a legal campaign funded…

News / 08.11.16

fabric reveal evidence submitted to court ahead of appeal

The club have submitted a new 155-page document detailing their own suggested security, welfare and…

Nina Kraviz Crack Magazine
News / 08.11.16

Nina Kraviz has announced a 41-track fabric mix

The Russian DJ and producer will take the reins for the 91st edition of fabric’s…

News / 04.11.16

Comedian Amy Lamé announced as London’s first Night Czar

Sadiq Khan has appointed US-born comedian Amy Lamé will as London’s first ever night czar,…

News / 03.11.16

Listen to five tracks from fabric’s 111-track compilation

We’re streaming tracks by µ-Ziq, Addison Groove, Mumdance & Logos, Paleman and Pinch from the…

News / 26.10.16

Fabric to release 111 track compilation: #savefabric

The enormous list of tracks showcase the sheer breadth of support the club has from…

Kahn & Neek
News / 18.10.16

Kahn & Neek step up for for the next edition of fabriclive

Bristolian duo Kahn & Neek provide a 74-minute mix for FABRICLIVE 90 featuring a horde…

Long Reads / 04.10.16

Perspective: What Happened to the ’24-Hour City’?

Dance music academic Luis-Manuel Garcia explores how Europe has been moving towards recognising the significance of club culture

News / 04.10.16

Court date set for fabric’s appeal hearing

London club fabric will begin their appeal against closure on 28 November at Highbury Magistrates…

News / 29.09.16

British promoters collaborate for #saveourculture party series to support fabric

A group of key promoters in British promoters have come together to present three parties…

News / 21.09.16

Manchester’s Warehouse Project host event in support of fabric

On 11 November FABRICLIVE x WHP will present Danny Brown, Wiley, Section Boyz, Oneman, Preditah…

News / 20.09.16

Fabric release transparency statement

The embattled London club have outlined how they will report bi-weekly statements of how the…

News / 19.09.16

Scuba to mix fabric 90 in wake of the club’s closure

The Berlin-based producer has mixed the latest edition of fabric’s long-running mix series in spit…

News / 16.09.16

fabric launch official fundraising campaign

Following the revocation of their licence, fabric have officially launched their financial campaign to keep the…

News / 13.09.16

Boiler Room will host a panel on the future of UK nightlife inside Fabric

Titled ‘Can Nightlife Be Saved’, the talk will be broadcast live from within the recently…

News / 08.09.16

fabric to appeal licensing decision

Sources confirm that fabric will appeal against Islington council’s decision to revoke their license fabric and…

News / 08.09.16

Goldie says he will melt his MBE to protest fabric’s closure

The pioneering DJ and producer told Channel 4 news that he is considering melting down…

News / 07.09.16

Read Cameron Leslie’s speech to Islington Council in full

The director and co-founder of fabric gave the speech at during last night’s licence review…

News / 07.09.16

The Independent claims Fabric’s closure was premeditated

The newspaper cite council statement, police report and spending review to suggest budget cuts had…

News / 07.09.16

Fabric release statement following the decision to revoke license

The club warns of the “troubling precedent for the future” set by Islington Council’s decision…

News / 07.09.16

Sadiq Khan posts statement about fabric closure

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has posted a statement about the closure of fabric. “Clubbing needs…

News / 07.09.16

Artists react to fabric closing

Despite nearly 150,000 signatures for a petition to save it, fabric has had its license…

Flava D

Turning Points:
Flava D

Grime has always been a fiercely independent music scene, from Wiley selling white labels out…

News / 31.08.16

fabric’s founder wants to pioneer a new era of safe clubbing

“Our aim is to set a new industry gold standard for safe clubbing.” co-founder Cameron…

News / 30.08.16

Sadiq Khan responds to save fabric petition

“I am committed to using the influence of my office to overcome the numerous challenges…

News / 16.08.16

Sadiq Khan has made a statement on the future of fabric

The London Mayor says he is “Urging fabric, the Met & Islington to find an…

News / 16.08.16

DJs are calling on Sadiq Khan to stand up for fabric

Daniel Avery, Elijah, and Plastician are among the first to ask London’s new mayor to…

News / 15.08.16

fabric to remain closed until further notice

The Farringdon club have had their license suspended following the deaths of two visitors, Islington…

News / 11.08.16

fabric to close this weekend following two drug-related deaths

“In order to understand how this has happened we have agreed with the police and…

Reconstructing the club:
fabric at Lovebox

This weekend fabric’s room 1 is being reconstructed in a London park for Lovebox. We spoke to the club’s founders, residents and more to find out how

Events / 04.07.16

fabric announce August listings

Guy Gerber, Daniel Avery, Ron Morelli and more join fabric’s residents for their August line-ups…

Gerd Janson Crack Magazine
News / 28.06.16

Gerd Janson to mix fabric 89

The Running Back head honcho has stepped up to record the latest edition in fabric’s…

Events / 05.05.16

Fabric announce seasonal club listings

London’s fabric have announced the line-ups for their summer season Looks like fabric are set…

Events / 27.04.16

fabric announce full line-up for fabriclive with Deep Medi

Mala’s Deep Medi label takes over fabric’s room one on 20 May fabric have just…

News / 07.04.16

Craig Richards announces new 7″ label, Tuppence

Tuppence’s first release comes courtesy of Radioactive Man Revered Fabric resident Craig Richards has just…

Stormzy
Events / 16.02.16

Fabric to host stage at Lovebox, more names announced

East London’s Lovebox have announced more names for their 2016 weekender Having already announced two…

Events / 10.02.16

fabric announce Easter weekend programme

fabric welcome a host of names to their Farringdon home to celebrate Easter from 24…

Roberto Rosolin: disorder and restraint

fabric London’s art director and graphic designer Roberto Rosolin speaks to us about the ideas and processes behind his eclectic output

Events / 07.01.16

Fabric announce first Saturday line-ups for 2016

The London club have announced their Saturday night line-ups for the first part of 2016…

Mixes / 07.01.16

Slimzee

Slimzee flits through a rapidly-mixed selection of sinister dubs and frosty instrumentals to devastating effect

News / 11.12.15

Fabric win appeal against sniffer dogs and ID scans

Farringdon club fabric have won their appeal against Islington Council Earlier this year it was…

News / 26.11.15

fabric have shared a drum ‘n’ bass photo archive

fabric just dropped a retrospective of incredible, lo-fi photos from drum ‘n’ bass parties in…

18.11.15

Shift Work – SBFM

You may already be aware of Shift Work but in case you’re not, let us introduce you

News / 10.11.15

Baby Ford to mix fabric 85

Acid house frontrunner Baby Ford has taken the reins on fabric’s latest mix They started…

Events / 28.10.15

fabric announces NYE

Nina Kraviz, Eats Everything and George FitzGerald will help to ring in the year Don’t…

Fabric 16th Birthday

The fabric Birthday has become something of an annual pilgrimage for certain bodies in the…

Logan Sama – FabricLive 83

‘FabricLive 83’ is a warts and all collation of glossed up verses and 16 bar whomps that exploits Sama’s bloating black book of MC contacts

News / 07.10.15

fabric to auction off Seth Troxler’s dress for charity

He wore the long, flowing red frock at their 14th birthday If you can cast your…

time warp
Events / 16.09.15

Ricardo Villalobos announced for fabric birthday

London’s fabric is celebrating its 16th birthday this year across three days fabric’s 16th is…

Events / 03.09.15

fabric announces FABRICLIVE leg of sixteenth birthday line-up

Kurupt FM will take on hosting duties on the FABRICLIVE leg of fabric’s sweet sixteenth…

News / 13.04.15

Monki to mix fabriclive 81

Lucy Monkman is next up in the prestigious mix series. London DJ Monki has mixed…

Ghost Culture: from studio hand to Phantasy land

Talking love, lust and ephemerality with James Greenwood

Ben UFO

Ben UFO makes the experimental accessible

Contextualising the thrill of the underground for the global dance diaspora, Ben UFO’s curatorial vision makes the experimental accessible

Fabric 15th Birthday

As one of Crack’s cohorts analysed the 12 hours just spent in London’s best nightclub,…

Raresh

Fabric loves Romania and they aren’t afraid to show it. This is their third mix…