Corsica Studios is a mid-size multi-function music and arts venue located in Elephant and Castle, London.[2][3]
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| Location | Elephant and Castle, London, England |
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| Coordinates | 51°29′37″N 0°05′56″W / 51.49349°N 0.09877°W |
| Type | Nightclub |
| Capacity | 500[1] |
| Opened | 2002 |
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| corsicastudios | |
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
editCorsica 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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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 there, 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2022". DJMag.com. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Iqbal, Nosheen (8 June 2009). "Elephant and Castle: The UK's coolest music scene?". the Guardian. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Rossi, Catharine (24 November 2016). "The underappreciated art of nightclub design, and why clubs are worth fighting for". The Independent. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "Corsica Studios". Charting The Elephant. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ a b c Snapes, Laura (26 January 2016). "Living Rooms: Exploring London's Corsica Studios". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Corsica Studios co-founder Amanda Moss has died - The Wire". The Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Corsica Studios, London · Upcoming Events & Tickets". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Troup, Wil (5 May 2011). "10 of the best clubs in London". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ Embley, Jochan (15 October 2018). "The GO Clubbing guide to Corsica Studios". Evening Standard. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2015". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Eede, Christian (10 March 2017). "The Quietus | News | Charity Compilation For Corsica Studios Co-Founder". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Hutchinson, Kate (18 April 2011). "Welcome to the Boiler Room". Time Out. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Eede, Christian (12 September 2014). "The Quietus | Features | Live Reviews | Vital Gateway: Hyperdub 10 At Corsica Studios Reviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (22 September 2021). "Hyperdub celebrates Ø events at Corsica Studios with new book". DJ Mag. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Koukos, Panagiotis (10 December 2009). "Best Of British: Best Small Club - Corsica Studios, London". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Here are all the DJ Mag Best Of British Awards 2019 winners". DJMag.com. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2010". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2011 | DJMag.com". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2012 | DJMag.com". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2013". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Corsica Studios | Top 100 Clubs 2014". DJMag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
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