The London club remains under threat.
In November, FOLD announced that it had been ordered to close down immediately by Newham Council. An allegation of fraudulent behaviour resulted in two arrests and the venue’s 24-hour license was suspended. Later, in the same week, the suspension was lifted, and FOLD confirmed that its programme was to continue until a full license hearing could be arranged. Now, in a new statement posted today (5 December), the venue reveals that its license was revoked yesterday (4 December) at a hearing.
The statement reads: “Whilst this is hugely frustrating, we can and will stay open whilst we appeal this decision. So this weekend and for the foreseeable future, it will be business as usual.”
“All the support we have received throughout this difficult period, not only from our community but from the diverse members of the creative world, will not go in vain whilst we continue to fight our corner. We are confident that our appeal will be successful and continue to defend ourselves.” Read the full statement below.
