St Paul’s Cathedral Faces Backlash After Partnering with Fabric, Iconic London Nightclub
St Paul’s Cathedral in London has faced criticism after announcing a four-year partnership with Fabric, a well-known London nightclub, to present events intended to attract new audiences. Members of the Nelson Society, linked to naval commander Horatio Nelson—who is buried at St Paul’s—objected, with press officer Andy Smith calling the partnership a “profound insult,” and society president Peregrine Hood telling the Daily Telegraph, “Is nothing sacred any more?” The cathedral has previously hosted rare live performances, including RY X in 2024 and Patti Smith in 2025, and it houses artworks such as a copy of William Holman Hunt’s The Light of the World (1853) and Henry Moore’s Madonna and Child (1943). St Paul’s said the collaboration aims to “showcase world-class talent” and create new ways for visitors to engage with the historic building.
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