Filming at fabric Nightclub: With Phoebe Fuller.

Introducing THE fabric, London. After setting up our owner’s house as a shoot location, fabric just had to be next in line. 

The iconic, multi-functional space is primarily used as a nightclub, although it doesn’t end there. The location is a network of independent levels, rooms and areas that can be configured in a number of ways. Not only does this make it an excellent venue regardless of brief, it’s extremely versatile and a perfect shoot location for your next film or production. 

Hello, it’s great to be interviewed by the Location Creation team so thank you for reaching out to us.

I joined fabric nearly a year ago now, and it has certainly flown by! I came on as the Brand and Corporate Events Director having had lots of experience working in the events world both in and outside of venues. I essentially look after anything happening outside of the nightclub, which mostly takes place Monday-Friday.

My role is very much 360 in that I sell, deliver and market the space for private events. Since joining, I have worked with a multitude of clients such as, Deloitte, ROLI, Autex Acoustics and many more. We are a super flexible space with infinite possibilities and can host a variety of events from gala dinners, awards ceremonies, afterparties, conferences, film or photography shoots, product launches and much more!

I love the versatility of my role.

Some weeks it’s producing a 900 people-strong architecture industry wrap party with Groove Armada playing… the next, it’s a week-long feature film starring Jason Statham… and the week after, it’s team meetings for marketing and general updates, followed by back to back site visits with prospective clients.

fabric opened on October 22, 1999, by Keith Reilly and Cameron Leslie. It was established in a renovated Victorian warehouse in Smithfield, adjacent to the historic Smithfield Market. The space was used as the underground cold store for the Meat Market when founded.

Keith and Cameron aimed to use the space to become a nightclub that prioritised music and atmosphere over commercial trends, offering a space for authentic clubbing experiences.

The club’s design features three rooms with independent sound systems, including the notable “bodysonic” dancefloor in Room One, which allows guests and dancers to feel the bass through vibrating floors.

The first event kicked off with a drum and bass party, setting a precedent for Friday nights featuring bass-heavy sounds. fabric quickly became known for its independent sound systems, vibrating “bodysonic” dancefloor, and live music.

Over the past twenty five years we have seen the space grow and evolve while hosting a massive variety of events. We’ve had some huge names perform such as Carl Cox, Iggy Azalea and The Chemical Brothers. We’ve also had some iconic brands in, such as Nike, Vivienne Westwood, Timberland and Red Bull.

Some more recent film and events work to mention, like that feature film starring Jason Statham, Netflix’s Gangs of London, we also had Paramount +s The Agency, and the Autex Acoustics wrap party for Clerkenwell Design Week.

The space is renowned for its unique architectural layout, with multiple rooms, vaulted ceilings, and raw industrial aesthetics. We offer a visually compelling and atmospheric backdrop, ideal for filming and immersive events.
Many DOP’s who have visited for a recce are immediately drawn to the interesting angles and lighting available to create bespoke looks.

We have a very dedicated team on hand who will look after you from start to end. Between us, we ensure that location managers are responded to within 24 hours and we have a flexible calendar for urgent recces.

With state of the art lighting and sound system, and a very carefully curated team of specialists, we can give you the best light and sound. Our power available in house is extensive and allows you unlimited access to create.

I would love to see the venue used for something outside of being a nightclub such as a period drama or a huge banquet dinner which can be filmed in Room 1 and would look really beautiful. One of our main strengths is that we are a blank canvas space and can be brought to life in any way shape or form.

Incredible! Thank you for your time Phoebe, I am sure location managers cannot wait to get their hands on this venue for their next filming brief. 

A reminder to readers-

• fabric is available for filming Monday to Sunday (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights) 
• It can accommodate up to 2,000 people in the newly refurbished 25,000 sqft industrial space
• Potential productions include; filming, brand experiences, corporate parties, PR/product launches, conferences, fashion shows, formal dinners, award ceremonies, and countless more.