Fabric to become first ‘in residence’ nightclub in museum

London dance music venue fabric will become the world’s first nightclub-in-residence at a museum, it has been announced.

The establishment, which has been running for more than 20 years, is partnering with the Museum of London as part of the museum's move from its current London Wall site to the General Market in West Smithfield, across the road from the Farringdon nightclub.

The partnership will kick off next Tuesday (25 October) with a performance commissioned by artist Ta Shani titled My Bodily Remains, which includes a live score by Maxwell Sterling as well as Richard Fearless – also known as Death in Vegas.

The one-night-only performance will take the form of a chamber play and celebrate the Museum of London’s impending relocation. The museum is closing its doors at its main site at London Wall on 4 December ahead of its relocation to West Smithfield.

The museum will collaborate with Fabric to mark the nightclub's 25th anniversary in 2024. Fabric will then be involved in the museum’s opening in 2026, where it will formally undertake its position as nightclub in residence.

Sharon Ament, Director at the Museum of London, said: “From DJ EZ to Jossy Mitsu, fabric has been at the forefront of the international electronic music scene for decades. As we embark on our exciting new journey, we are thrilled to join forces with fabric – our soon-to-be neighbours and one of London’s most iconic cultural spaces. Our collaboration will create special moments and memories for Londoners and visitors to the city. The first of many collaborations to offer new perspectives on London’s story.”