Top image: from https://www.fabriclondon.com

Owners of London nightclub Fabric have confirmed that they have won the fight to reopen after successfully appealing the decision to revoke the nightclub’s licence.

The Farringdon nightclub had its license revoked in Septhember after the drug-related deaths of two teenagers earlier this year. Its closure sparked protests and a campaign to save the venue raised £323,652, while becoming a symbol of the capital’s diminishing nightlife.

JUST ANNOUNCED: @fabriclondon will reopen. Thanks to all who helped find a solution that protects the club’s future & keeps clubbers safe.

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 21, 2016

A statement on the Fabric website reads:

“We are hugely thankful to be able to confirm the news that we have won our licence back. We owe everything to our supporters. We really would not be here today without your unparalleled support and generosity. So many different people stepped up to put their voices to our cause, artists from all corners of the music community, fellow promoters who have put on huge events from us and clubbers from around the world who all united behind us. We’ve even seen people sporting their #savefabric T Shirts on the other side of this planet showing just how big this thing is.

So, thank you to all of you. Without the strength of your backing this would not have happened.
You saved fabric.

We’ll be back with some news about #saveourculture and our next steps when we can.”

The deal was made at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court earlier today after lawyers for Fabric and the Town Hall agreed a new set of licensing conditions under which the club will operate, as reported by the Islington Tribune. This new stipulations include: a ban on anyone under 19 entering from 8pm Friday to 8am on Monday; ID scanners on the doors; a CCTV operator will watch live footage to ensure no ‘criminality’ is taking place, specialist roles will be created to prevent drugs getting inside, and to help anyone showing signs of illness, and anyone found with drugs will face a lifetime ban.