Sadiq Khan has pledged to help keep iconic nightclub Fabric open after a host of London DJs called on him to step in and secure its future amid safety fears.
The popular Farringdon venue closed its doors indefinitely this week as police investigate the drug-related deaths of two teenagers within weeks of one another.
Islington Council said its licence had been suspended for the foreseeable future.
The announcement triggered pleas from a wave of London DJs who called on Mr Khan to help the nightclub to reopen.
And tonight Mr Khan responded to the appeal to say he was working with police, the council and the nightclub to protect the club’s future.
He tweeted: “I'm urging #Fabric, the Met & Islington to find an approach that protects clubbers' safety & the future of the club.”
His intervention came following pressure from artists for Mr Khan to make good on his promise to protect under threat clubs and pubs and protect London’s cultural life.
Daniel Avery tweeted: “Dear @SadiqKhan, if ever there was an opportunity to make a mark, here it is. @fabriclondon needs your help, man.”
While another artist, known as Celebrity DJ Artwork, posted: “Dearest @SadiqKhan I voted for you for your views on London club life. Now please do something about @fabriclondon.”
Croydon-based DJ Plastician wrote: "Sadiq Khan it's time to start doing the job you promised to us."
The calls were echoed by dance music giants Chase & Status who also called on Mr Khan to act.
Fabric’s long-term fate will be decided at a review held within 28 days after bosses agreed not to contest the suspension.
Scotland Yard requested the temporary suspension of the iconic venue’s licence after two young men died.
An 18-year-old collapsed outside the 2,500-capacity club in Farringdon on Saturday, August 6, at 8.20am. He was taken to hospital where he died 40 minutes later.
Another 18-year-old died in hospital after falling ill at the club at 2am on June 25.
