Corsica Studios

Corsica Studios
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LocationElephant and Castle, London, England
Coordinates51°29′37″N 0°05′56″W / 51.49349°N 0.09877°W / 51.49349; -0.09877
TypeNightclub
Capacity500[1]
Opened2002
Website
corsicastudios.com

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

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 based at the venue include Trouble Vision[8] and Jaded.[9] Many UK and international artists have also played live at the venue, including Sunn O))) and Four Tet,[10] Underground and experimental gig promoter Baba Yaga's Hut also has a long-term base at Corsica Studios.[11]

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]

Circle live at Corsica Studios, 2009
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,[12] and the Hyperdub label has hosted many events, including its tenth anniversary in 2014[13] 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.[14]

Awards

The venue won DJ Mag's Best Of British: Best Small Club of the Year award in 2009[15] and 2019.[16]

It was also included in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs between 2010–2015[17][18][19][20][21][10] and again in 2022.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "Corsica Studios". Charting The Elephant. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b "Corsica Studios, London · Upcoming Events & Tickets". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  8. ^ Troup, Wil (5 May 2011). "10 of the best clubs in London". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  9. ^ Embley, Jochan (15 October 2018). "The GO Clubbing guide to Corsica Studios". Evening Standard. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2015". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  11. ^ Eede, Christian (10 March 2017). "The Quietus | News | Charity Compilation For Corsica Studios Co-Founder". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  12. ^ Hutchinson, Kate (18 April 2011). "Welcome to the Boiler Room". Time Out. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  13. ^ Eede, Christian (12 September 2014). "The Quietus | Features | Live Reviews | Vital Gateway: Hyperdub 10 At Corsica Studios Reviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  14. ^ Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (22 September 2021). "Hyperdub celebrates Ø events at Corsica Studios with new book". DJ Mag. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  15. ^ Koukos, Panagiotis (10 December 2009). "Best Of British: Best Small Club - Corsica Studios, London". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Here are all the DJ Mag Best Of British Awards 2019 winners". DJMag.com. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  17. ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2010". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2011 | DJMag.com". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2012 | DJMag.com". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2013". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2014". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.

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