Corsica Studios

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Corsica Studios
Corsica Studios
Interactive map of Corsica Studios
Location Elephant and Castle, London, England
Coordinates 51°29′37″N0°05′56″W / 51.49349°N 0.09877°W / 51.49349; -0.09877
Type Nightclub
Capacity500 [1]
Construction
Opened2002
Website
corsicastudios.com

Corsica Studios is a mid-size multi-function music and arts venue located in Elephant and Castle, London. [2] [3]

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It was founded in 2002 to provide a space for underground music events, exhibitions, performances and other creative projects and now focuses on DJ and club nights. [4] It consists of two rooms situated within railway arches near Elephant & Castle station [5] [6] and is known for its stripped-back interior, intimate atmosphere and high-quality sound system. [7]

Long-running club nights which have been based at the venue include Trance Party, [8] Jaded, [9] Rupture, [10] and Low Life. [11] Many UK and international artists have also played live at the venue, including Sunn O))) and Four Tet, [12] Underground and experimental gig promoter Baba Yaga's Hut also has a long-term base at Corsica Studios. [13]

History

Corsica Studios was founded by Amanda Moss and Adrian Jones who started hosting events in London in 1999 in a series of short-term spaces. One of the first of these was located in Corsica Street, Highbury, which gave the project and the current venue its name. [5]

It moved to its current location in Elephant and Castle in 2002 and was initially known as Corsica Arts Club. [4] [7]

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Circle live at Corsica Studios, 2009

In 2007 a new Funktion-One soundsystem was installed, a high-quality system which was rare for a smaller London club at that time, [5] and the venue became more focused on hosting DJ and club nights. [4] From 2010 Boiler Room used the venue as an early base, [14] and the Hyperdub label has hosted many events there, including its tenth anniversary in 2014 [15] and its Ø series (2017–2020) which billed label artists with guests including Björk and Laurel Halo, with installations and art pieces in the second room. [16]

In September 2025, it was revealed that the venue in its current form would be closing in 2026. [17] [18]

Awards

The venue won DJ Mag's Best Of British: Best Small Club of the Year award in 2009 [19] and 2019. [20]

It was also included in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs between 2010–2015 [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [12] and again in 2022. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2022". DJMag.com. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  2. ↑ Iqbal, Nosheen (8 June 2009). "Elephant and Castle: The UK's coolest music scene?". the Guardian. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  3. ↑ Rossi, Catharine (24 November 2016). "The underappreciated art of nightclub design, and why clubs are worth fighting for". The Independent. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 "Corsica Studios". Charting The Elephant. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Snapes, Laura (26 January 2016). "Living Rooms: Exploring London's Corsica Studios". Pitchfork . Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  6. ↑ "Corsica Studios co-founder Amanda Moss has died - The Wire". The Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Corsica Studios, London · Upcoming Events & Tickets". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  8. ↑ Eede, Christian (1 October 2025). ""Nothing lasts forever": Corsica Studios shares update on future, announces closing parties". DJ Mag. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  9. ↑ Troup, Wil (5 May 2011). "10 of the best clubs in London". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "The return of jungle". DJ Mag. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  11. ↑ Embley, Jochan (15 October 2018). "The GO Clubbing guide to Corsica Studios". Evening Standard. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  12. 1 2 "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2015". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  13. ↑ Eede, Christian (10 March 2017). "The Quietus | News | Charity Compilation For Corsica Studios Co-Founder". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  14. ↑ Hutchinson, Kate (18 April 2011). "Welcome to the Boiler Room". Time Out . Archived from the original on 1 June 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  15. ↑ Eede, Christian (12 September 2014). "The Quietus | Features | Live Reviews | Vital Gateway: Hyperdub 10 At Corsica Studios Reviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  16. ↑ Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (22 September 2021). "Hyperdub celebrates Ø events at Corsica Studios with new book". DJ Mag. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  17. ↑ "London club Corsica Studios to close in 2026 · News ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  18. ↑ Gillett, Ed (1 October 2025). "'We can leave knowing we left a mark': how Corsica Studios transformed London nightlife – and why it's closing". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  19. ↑ Koukos, Panagiotis (10 December 2009). "Best Of British: Best Small Club - Corsica Studios, London". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  20. ↑ "Here are all the DJ Mag Best Of British Awards 2019 winners". DJMag.com. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  21. ↑ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2010". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  22. ↑ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2011 | DJMag.com". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  23. ↑ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2012 | DJMag.com". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  24. ↑ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2013". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  25. ↑ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2014". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
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