Memorial recording unveiled by Kasra in honor of Shaun Roberts
In memory of Shaun Roberts, a beloved UK club promoter who played a pivotal role in shaping London's iconic fabric nightclub, a special tape is being released as part of the NS Charity Tape series.
Recorded at Fabric during Kasra and his Critical crew's 15th birthday party, the tape features a set recording from the night, with MCs GQ and Mantmast adding to the energy. The recording is a testament to Roberts's lasting impact on the club and the UK electronic music scene.
Shaun Roberts, who passed away on Christmas Eve 2020 after a three-year battle with cancer, was a key figure in the UK electronic music and club scene. He co-founded the club night "Wax on Wax Off" and was closely associated with the early nights at Fabric, helping to develop its reputation as a leading venue for underground dance music.
Roberts's contributions to Fabric were significant and long-lasting. He was initially involved in promoting the club's launch and became an essential member of the fabric team. He worked his way up to become the club's promotions manager, a role he held from 2006 to 2016. During this time, he played a key role in programming fabric's acclaimed FABRICLIVE compilation series, launched in 2001.
The FABRICLIVE series, under Roberts's guidance, became a hallmark of excellence in the electronic music world. His efforts made it a platform for various labels, collectives, and DJs from the bass music and drum & bass scenes. In fact, London became the home for Kasra and his label due to the help and support of Shaun Roberts.
The proceeds from the tape will be donated to Bowel Cancer UK, a cause close to Roberts's heart. The special launch for the tape will be hosted at Phonica Records on November 3.
Roberts's legacy in UK club culture is forever marked by his contributions to Fabric. His influence extended beyond the club, helping to nurture the UK club scene's ethos and pushing forward electronic music’s cultural impact. For those interested in learning more about Shaun Roberts’ contributions, especially his direct role at Fabric, I would recommend consulting credible music history archives or in-depth interviews and articles dedicated to the history of Fabric and UK club culture.
The tape is now available for purchase on Bandcamp, a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to music and the club scene. This release serves as a reminder of Shaun Roberts's enduring impact and the lasting impression he left on the UK club culture and electronic music scene.
The tape, a commemoration of Shaun Roberts, captures an electrifying music set from Kasra and his crew's 15th birthday party at Fabric, contributing to the nostalgic remembrance of Roberts's significant influence in the UK's electronic music scene.
Shaun Roberts's resounding impact on the electronic music world is most vividly showcased through the FABRICLIVE series, a platform he curated that showcased bass music and drum & bass scene's eminent labels, collectives, and DJs, including London becoming the home for Kasra and his label.
