NEWS
Example joins Ministry of Sound to present 'Save our Club' petition
16 September 2011
The UK Album Chart's No.1 artist Example will be joining forces with Lohan Presencer, CEO of Ministry of Sound and staff from the club at midday tomorrow to present a 25,000 strong petition to Southwark Council.
The petition, signed by thousands of Southwark residents, local businesses and traders, and fans of Ministry of Sound from around the world calls on the Council to protect the club from the threat of closure posed by two planning applications for luxury flats nearby.
Ministry's 'Save Our Club' campaign was launched when property developers submitted plans for two high-rise luxury flat developments close to the club's Gaunt Street home. If permission for these developments is granted, future residents would be able to submit noise nuisance claims which would ultimately force the club's closure, despite the fact that Ministry has been operating there for 20 years.
The 'Save Our Club' campaign has generated a massive groundswell of support for Ministry of Sound. In addition to the 25,000 signatories to the petition, recording artists Example and Wretch 32 have lent their support along with global dance music heavyweights such as Armin van Buuren, Judge Jules, Above & Beyond and Zero 7.
After presenting the petition, Example will be heading over to meet the proprietor of a local business, Elephant and Castle Food and Wine. Example and the local trader will be photographed together as part of a poster campaign to be displayed around Southwark (also featuring Wretch 32 and Judge Jules), demonstrating how the club is a vital part of the economic fabric of the local area.
The 'Save Our Club' campaign has already secured significant media exposure with coverage in The Guardian, Daily Mail, London Evening Standard and on BBC London Radio, plus a wealth of music industry features.
The petition, signed by thousands of Southwark residents, local businesses and traders, and fans of Ministry of Sound from around the world calls on the Council to protect the club from the threat of closure posed by two planning applications for luxury flats nearby.
The 'Save Our Club' campaign has generated a massive groundswell of support for Ministry of Sound. In addition to the 25,000 signatories to the petition, recording artists Example and Wretch 32 have lent their support along with global dance music heavyweights such as Armin van Buuren, Judge Jules, Above & Beyond and Zero 7.
The 'Save Our Club' campaign has already secured significant media exposure with coverage in The Guardian, Daily Mail, London Evening Standard and on BBC London Radio, plus a wealth of music industry features.
