Safer Spaces
If it's unwanted, it's harassment.
At fabric we are continuously striving to create a safer and more open space for club goers and employees as well as to further the platforming of minority and under-represented artists.
We operate a zero tolerance policy to racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ageism and any form of discrimination whatsoever, and all of our events operate under our Safer Space Policy. Our staff are trained to help create an LGBTQ+, NB, POC & Disabled friendly environment and we are continuously striving to improve our efforts and policies in this direction. fabric is not a place to come to if you are ‘on the pull’. If you do come in and you are approaching multiple people, you are going to attract the attention of our security, who have been instructed to stop this kind of behaviour.
fabric is London's home for underground music, and it is our aim to create a feeling of freedom and self-expression on the dance floor. Stop Harassment. Speak up. See something? Say something.We are asking for all of our community to help improve our space. Harassment is unwanted attention. If you experience something that makes you feel uncomfortable, please report this. You can also help by keeping an eye out for fellow ravers, asking them if they are ok & need help or by reporting something you see to our welfare team.
Our welfare team is wearing a glowing red armband, and a welfare t-shirt and is always here to help.You can find the team around the club and in the welfare centre next to the smoking area. You can also message them on WhatsApp on +44 (0)7453554961 throughout the event. If you see behaviour that has no place on the dance floor, please tell us. We will deal with it and remove the offending individuals from our club. We adopt a policy of “always believe the report” in cases of harassment and feeling unsafe.
This means that should we receive any report of behaviour that has made someone feel uncomfortable, the reported individual will be asked to leave.
We do this to make everyone feel comfortable in our venue and to ensure people feel comfortable approaching staff if anything has made them uncomfortable.
We ask everyone who attends fabric to:
- Be respectful
- Enjoy the moment
- Look after your friends
- Do not disturb people on the dance floor (or elsewhere at the club); don’t stare or follow
- If anyone is making you feel uncomfortable, or if you see anyone making other people feel uncomfortable, let us know and we will deal with it
- and, no cameras on the dance floor
fabric will take action to protect people. Examples of Red Flag behaviour that will lead to refusal of entry or ejection are:
- Following someone around the venue or trying to intercept them repeatedly throughout the night- If someone is busy dancing, leave them be, do not touch or disturb them
- Trapping or cornering someone physically and/or invading their personal space
- Exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviours, including verbal threats, physical intimidation or displaying anger in a way that makes others feel threatened
- Non-consensual photography / filming
- Persistent staring or following someone with one's gaze in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. This includes staring from afar or trying to make eye contact repeatedly when not reciprocated
- Any form of unwanted touching, including grabbing, pinching, or grinding against someone without consent and/or not reciprocated, this includes on the dancefloor
- Verbal Harassment / Unsolicited Explicit Comments: Making unwelcome sexual comments, jokes, or propositions. This includes comments about someone’s body or appearance, or persistent attempts to engage someone in sexual or romantic conversation after they have expressed disinterest, Using slurs or derogatory language based on gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender reassignment
- Engaging in persistent negative behaviour
- Excessive intoxication and loss of control: Becoming overly intoxicated and behaving inappropriately or aggressively towards others.
- Repeatedly badgering people to drink with them or accept drinks after refusal
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Your feedback and support are always welcome.
Please reach out to us at safer-spaces@fabriclondon.com or get in touch with our Welfare team on WhatsApp at +44 (0)7453 554961
For further info, here is a list of organisations that helped in shaping our policy:
Me too - https://www.metoo-music.com/
Good night out - https://www.goodnightoutcampaign.org/
White Ribbon - whiteribbon.org.uk
The Loop - https://wearetheloop.orgThank you for helping us keep fabric a Safer Space.