Smashing up the dancefloor - Network Rail take possession of Cable

[@GetDarker]

Well done Cable for capturing this. Good to see you rightly standing your ground. We hope you find a new venue asap!

[@dwallingor]

So 70 people earning minimum wage have lost their jobs but this development will make way for more safer and efficient services for 100,000's of commuters working in the city. I think the majority win here!

[@650FlyS]

one off the best clubs ever... so sad to see this happen. No clubs in london can compare to this one

[@jaMMerZzz764]

Tune used is Break - Love So True VIP A great soundtrack to an unfortunate event...good luck to all those affected by this. As he said, this will not be the end...

[@EmergencyFM]

6:40 "Disappearing like a rat in a tunnel" Summed it up nicely.

[@weswill2008]

Absolutely disgusting. As one of your global fans, (from the states), I eagerly await some better news. I, as well as all those on my side of the pond, send condolences.

[@spacejohannes]

I went there once in 2011 and it's still the best club I've ever been to. (I don't live in the uk.)

[@miacharlottepopplewell2856]

I am from Australia and lived in London for a period of time. Cable has an international reputation and contributes to the overall tourist and youth culture of the city. The club is iconic and it is a terrible what Network rail is doing.

[@liam2]

I can see both sides of this really. Network rail need the tunnel as they're trying to redevelop one of the most congested rail hubs in London. Cable on the other hand shouldn't have to move if they were previously told they wouldnt have to (they keep saying this but I can't find any evidence of it?). It's been known for years that this development would be happening so they cannot feign lack of prior knowledge but comes down to what they were told for me

[@JTTL1]

Brilliant club. was there from day 1 and loved it. so sad to c it go. but im sure there will b another venue.

[@miz2k]

About time Network Rails true colours were shown! I been trying to liaise with them for over a year on a clients arch in Tower Hamlets and they just TWATS towards to the tenants! They said he can move in on the condition he can have a snooker club only, but when he went to open it they said it breached planning as he didn't apply for planning permission. Now after several applications and a failed appeal the client can't do nothing with the arch! He's lost out on a year of rent and Network rail

[@RosieHollowayLondon]

Cable you have to find a new space and continue this fucking amazing brand, the people will follow you wherever you go, please do not give up!!

[@Undeadwolfy_]

Sorted. S'a right tune. Know of any others similar to that kind of style?

[@chidamole]

Had some great nights at cable. Real shame to see this happen. I feel for all the staff and owners. I hope you can relocate somewhere where you don't get pricks ruining what has been a great hub for music, and looking forward to seeing the documentary.

[@almoi101]

sure you guys will be back but so sad to see this happen to easily my favourite club in london. it will never be the same again. network rail have destroyed a world-renowned piece of music culture without so much as a second thought. i also feel really bad for all the staff who are now without jobs - you were all great and helped make this venue the legend it became :'( my biggest regret is not going to the last dub all or nothing! RIP cable

[@adamburgess90]

perfect location for a club that had a banging sound system

[@isaactimmins8959]

the risk of renting comes eviction, overall more benefit from the upgrades, though not ideal it was seen from afar, hopefully they've been able too find a venue they own outright since,

[@TomWallbank93]

They made soo much money of cable, but they invested millions in building relay right next to it and now they are both gone... it would be pretty hard to relocate

[@JimmyTheKiller]

Gonna miss that sound system :(

[@WillStreetwise]

Very sad day for the London club scene and Underground Music in general !!

[@JonDoesFlow]

This actually make me physically sick.

[@bigcheez2k5]

Not sure whether I 'thumbs up' because they've documented it and stood up for themselves or 'thumbs down' because we've lost Cable...

[@craighow2360]

No, but with Network Rail being their landlords, a warrant WOULD be issued if Cable were refusing to hand over the keys to their landlords upon eviction for ANY reason that the landlord may see fit. Cable were given notice to evict and by the looks of it told them to shove it (Good on them) hence warrant and show of force. The main issue here is they said the development WOULD NOT affect Cable, so they've poured money time and effort into building something only to have it taken away from them!

[@minsqueeno2]

this has straight up pissed me off, never even been to cable but was hoping to go as soon as i hit 18...shame its now been unceremoniously smashed to bits without warning, thanks a lot network rail :D

[@bloc1music]

Truly, the end of a fucking era.

[@daizeeduke78]

Had some great times at cable, blueprint nights were awesome!!! you'll come up with something better I'm sure, and we'll continue to support, just let us know where and when ;-)

[@Resonatick]

for the record, the dislikers are probably just disliking the fact that cable is closed

[@dondiablo1697]

Such heavy viewing! ... Please tell me Crucifix Lane isn't next!!

[@eagle-eagle66]

real shame to see this club go. hope u find a new venue very soon but unfotunatly the old cable is gunna be irreplaceable

[@TomWallbank93]

whats that tune called used in the video? its madnesss

[@TDLProductionsUK]

I know its a pain in the arse, but cant you move to another venue? and continue cable?

[@karldevries8549]

can't really argue with Network Rail. they're the cold light of day here...*iconic global brand* *world famous dj's* *and underground music*. slightly cringey, it's just a commercial events space in some arches ultimately. the 'journalist/reporters' look like they've had one too many late nights lol

[@RunBabyRun2nite]

What did Cable think, NR was always going to use Cable to pay rent and then when they needed the property take it back. MOS will be next when Boris gives the ok for the flats, one more shooting/stabbing and MOS gone. SE1 property is to valuable now to care about nightclubs.

[@DAiLEEDUBSTEP]

cant fucking believe this. Cable was incredible

[@alexrossdaniels4227]

When they ripped the Cable Logo off from behind the booth, my heart actually sank. Great venue, great people, bare vibes. We're gonna come back with the force of an atomic bomb.

[@CentrebreakDnb]

Oh god the suits! No one warned me of the suits!

[@HeatWolves]

lol i drank beers with host dude in Bow E3. did chris film this?

[@trevzzdadevz]

whatever people say, this is very sad. nobody should be able to decide how hurt an individual should be by any situation, it's personal, you weren't a part of their experiences at the club. brilliant club shut down, jobs being lost and, worst of all, they were "reassured... that there wouldn't be any effect to them by [network rail] developments", so network rail broke their promise. This is entirely NR's fault because of that broken promise and it's the principle behind this that is annoying.

[@duckpk10]

so wait who owned the space did network rail own it and were renting it out or somthing or did the owners of cable have ownership of that land i'm confused?

[@thalilkid95]

What's the song being used in the video?

[@onemorechris]

We need to start voting. Theres enough under 25/30 year olds in the UK that we can hand pick who we want to be in control. We need to stop trying to get some old man in a suit to understand and take his bosses job(a government one) for ourselves.

[@fat600]

I love how everyone comments on here like there experts....

[@RootsGuidance]

Wheres the petition and protest and march?

[@TheSlove21]

Is there anywhere else in London even close to what Cable used to be? Me and a friend really need a new place to rave now Cable is gone :(

[@christopherkotsopoulos701]

Egg?

[@Kaikara05]

A RAT IN THE TUNNEL. Damn straight and a damn SHAME, I've had some of my best club nights ever at Cable. Big up to everyone who was ever involved and RIP.

[@Undeadwolfy_]

Anyone know what the first song was?

[@StupeflixDnBMusic]

What's the track being played? :)

[@skitzisonfire]

3:24 "mind your step john" hahahahhahaha

[@amar1989]

heart broken over cable shutting down. What a venue! Network Rail are complete and utter bastards for misleading cable. Hope they open up at a new venue soon!

[@BludgeonedTheory]

you wouldnt be saying this if you had passion for this scene. which network railway have just gone and destroyed, to make way for another access into a city that is already over populated

[@PRISMS_Music]

Cable theft is illegal last I checked

[@TehCwest]

Gotta love eminent domain.

[@somniumdnb]

"Who've just had a bigmac" LOL

[@arials101]

The top bods at network rail are probably paid more than the prime minister..

[@freerunification]

When's the protest!!

[@cpsedmonds]

We should flash mob the entire tunnel with a silent rave dressed in black tie/funeral clothes. Only nightclub that was worth going to in my opinion. Such a shame.

[@alexhawes6690]

If the fate of my club was left in the hands of Network Rail i would just auto-assume that they would completely fuck everything up...sad times

[@kanji_nakamoto]

Any news ?

[@JeremyJuno]

Such a shame. I really enjoyed Cable.

[@beanyboii]

Did they take possession of everything in the club or just the land? i mean what happens to all the speakers and all the alcohol...am i the only one that immediately thinks of this!?

[@KindredPhantom]

What a shame.

[@bas5050]

track id please?

[@pepula]

maaaaan i loved cable

[@chrisiona1]

Sad to watch :(

[@stefsville]

very sad... The corporation takes over

[@DJFreakShooteR]

Even the URL of the video is like "-_-"

[@onemorechris]

Any way of getting organised to take some control over this type of thing? The government are doing a good job of removing benefits for young people, now they are removing the culture too. What can we do?

[@patrickcc360]

If this was in 2023 man like Mick Lynch would be there bussing a gun finger to network rail. RIP cable.

[@Daviroque]

mais um club que nunca conhecerei.

[@nullinf]

I think so, I know it is here in america, idk about the uk, probably the same

[@jbee9713]

^^^the only comparison I can think of is the financial crisis slowly coming then with the collapse of L.Brothers it accelerated, I DON'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO THE LONDON MUSIC SCENE!!! Now the only big clubs left cater for the masses......I wana cry

[@onemorechris]

Young people, take this seriously. The people in control of the country are not interested in what you think because most of us who are under 30 dont bother voting. Theres enough of us that, if we all voted one way, could take make some seriously high level government power for ourselves, then we get to make the rules and they would have to dance. Why protest? Why not get organised and take their job for yourself? #MakeTrouble

[@NaUgHtYdoG691]

S'all good it's the people and the music that made cable what it was so wherever cable moves there's no need to worry :)

[@davecatalyst]

Massive shame as cable is a club full of character, quality system and always good vibes. London bridge is gonna be turned into a shiny corporate shit hole

[@LrtenaL]

what a shame

[@MrChemicalCaseuk]

PROTEST TIME

[@no_ego_tv]

They'll be back.

[@ProductionTips]

Get your hiney down to crucifix lane for Idiosynphonic tonight then! I heard it's getting brought down there for the night.

[@MrChemicalCaseuk]

someone post his address

[@TomWallbank93]

Break- love so true ... took me sooo long to find it lol

[@RiggidyRock]

So sad :(

[@acrawley533]

I think Uk trains are rather nice actually

[@FalconPunch139]

Break - Love so True mate

[@DjDerik17]

fuck venues and all that bs... FREE PARTIES!!!

[@AlexGashentrepreneur]

Shazam it?

[@HILLYBILLY2010]

LONG LIVE CABLE!

[@KINGSHAX10]

Cable will b back

[@MrMazisgodly]

YES THIS IS EXACTLY IT NEED A NEW PLACE NOW

[@daveyhugscactus]

whatever they build, it'll constantly be plastered in Graffiti from angry ravers.

[@bas5050]

thank :)

[@TJCmartin]

Another disgusting case of the rich driving profits over the importance of livelihoods and community spirit. Lets hope another cable rises from the ashes sol,

[@marcusss27]

Protest rave in london bridge station?

[@karldevries8549]

You're the mug for thinking Cable was anything other than a money-making corporate events space for BBC sponsored dj's. And what the hell does any of this have to do Mistabishi anyway?

[@kronenbourg16641664]

All this does is prove that if your a big cat in a suit earning millions of pounds working towards a government initiative, then you can step on any little company or business whenever you please and really show how little a shit anyone gives in the 1% about the 99% that provide their lifestyle

[@storm3698]

Very unfair.men in suits always want to spoil then for others especially the bloody health and safety do gooder brigade.

[@Redbridgedon]

Sad as fuck

[@xken02]

Ear to the ground boss. Big things planned!

[@danecobain]

Fight the power!

[@SleazeCity]

Another fine example of the powers that be underestimating the power of the people. RISE UP THE PEOPLE... and pop by to Dedmans for a half price cocktail followed by Fat Feeders for Sleaze City's finest baklava. For more fun times search for "Sleaze City Trailer" on youtube...

[@cj1401]

3:07 = New headphones and underwear time