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Nightlife communities: Sustaining grassroots scenes

London-wide — Talk

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    A panel talk and Q&A on London's grassroots nightlife.

6.30pm – 9pm

15 Apr 2026

Join us at Fabric for an evening dedicated to celebrating and sharing ideas for sustaining grassroots nightlife across London.

A panel talk hosted by London Museum in partnership with Kindred, a local community radio station, book and record shop based in Clerkenwell.

Conversations will explore both the challenges and opportunities facing the sector during increasingly precarious times.

Our speakers – DIY and community-run venues, promoters and artists – will share oral histories and explore strategies for sustaining London's grassroots scenes.

The panel will also examine the role that accessibility plays in building a future-proof nightlife ecosystem. There will be space for Q&A and the audience is invited to contribute.

The panel discussion will be live streamed and archived on Kindred Radio’s website.

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For:
Adults only
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
Please note that this event is being held at Fabric, 77a Charterhouse Street, London, EC1 6HJ. Please check entry & ticketing information for this event.
Duration:
150 mins

Confirmed speakers

Ed Gillett

Host

A London‑based author and journalist known for his in‑depth reporting on music, culture and the political forces shaping the UK’s nightlife landscape.

Nadine Noor

A creative producer, activist, and co‑founder of Pxssy Palace, a nightlife collective centring QTBIPOC communities and pushing for safer, more inclusive club spaces.

Lenny Watson

One of the founders of Sister Midnight, who are leading the campaign for Lewisham’s first community‑owned venue.

Mike Levitt

Founder of Ormside Projects, a DIY arts and nightlife space supporting experimental music and grassroots creative communities.

Anjali‬‭ Prashar-Savoie‬‭

A writer,‬‭ DJ‬‭ and‬‭ party‬‭ organiser‬‭.‬‬‭ She released her first book Club Commons: Moving Bodies to Grow Movements in Queer Nightlife and Beyond in 2026 with Velocity Press.

Need to know

Please note that this event is being held at Fabric, 77a Charterhouse Street, London, EC1 6HJ

Please note this event is for over 18s only. ID may be required upon entry.

Please note places are limited. If you can no longer attend, let us know so we can offer your space to someone else.

This is a free event with unreserved seating. Please arrive promptly. Once the event has started latecomers are not guaranteed entry. Please get in touch in advance if you require reserved seating for access reasons.

Fabric has step-free access but please send access information or questions in advance to [email protected]

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Talk London-wide Adults only