Oasis prepare for a gig at Earls Court, 1995
London’s Earls Court has been earmarked for demolition as part of a redevelopment scheme now approved by mayor Boris Johnson – despite strong local opposition.
The venue has a rich rock history having played host to countless bands over the decades which include Led Zeppelin, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and many others.
However, as the result of a joint planning application by the Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea councils Earls Court, as well as two local estates, will be raised to the ground to make way for a 5-acre public park.
A petition and website has already been launched in a bid to save the doomed venue, with the Earl’s Court Area Action Group stating:
“Ignoring wide-scale opposition from local residents and businesses, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham has approved the demolition of the world famous iconic, art deco Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre.”
“The Earl’s Court Area Action Group believes that decision is wrong. It is now campaigning to save an asset that is of vital importance to the capital’s economy. Together, Earl’s Court’s twin exhibition halls provide West London’s largest exhibition/ conference space and concert venue. Despite assurances, it transpires no tangible replacement facilities will replace a loss, which economically and culturally defines the area.”