Corsica Studios has confirmed that it will likely be closing in 2026, and introduced particulars of its remaining occasions, in addition to hopes for a brand new venue.
The way forward for the unbiased nightclub and music venue, situated in Elephant and Fort, Southwark, was thrown into query earlier this week, when experiences emerged that it could be completely closing its doorways subsequent 12 months.
On the time it was unclear as to why the house was stated to be closing, though some sources advised The Londoner that the house owners have confronted noise complaints from newbuild residential neighbours amid developments and gentrification within the space. Different components rumoured have been rising prices.
The five hundred-capacity institution is located inside the railway arches close to Elephant and Fort station. It was based by Amanda Moss and Adrian Jones, and first opened its doorways in 2002.
Now, rumours of closure have been confirmed on Instagram, with a press release being shared yesterday (Wednesday October 1).
In it, the crew stated that they’d “arrived at one of the best end result potential for the house,” however added that so as to obtain it, “sure issues in regards to the constructing and its present format should change.”
“This can in time, be a refurbished, soundproofed venue with a strong, long-term lease and a variety of authorized measures that may give the venue safety from any potential noise complaints from surrounding neighbours,” the assertion added. “There may be nonetheless a lot work to be finished – and we’re nonetheless unsure what our subsequent steps will likely be – however for now, no less than, we’ve determined to finish on a excessive and exit in model.”
Doorways will shut “on the finish of March 2026”, and the house owners have prompt that numerous closing events will likely be held on the venue between December 31 2025, up till the top of March 2026.
Proprietor Adrian Jones has additionally shared that, regardless of rumours of the venue being compelled to shut, Corsica has not been ordered to shut its doorways by the Delancey Elephant and Fort developer venture.
That being stated, he did say that numerous new properties, which again onto the venue’s smoking space, have led to fears of noise complaints.
He advised The Guardian that the venue has been allowed to “keep so long as it needs” however won’t be allowed to “make any noise” previous April 1, when the primary residents are anticipated to maneuver in.
To deal with this, they are going to be refurbishing the venue beneath the Part 106 settlement at Delancey’s price, earlier than being “handed again” in 2027.
DJ Mala shared phrases of help following the venue house owners asserting information of their closure. “Countless gratitude to Adrian & all of the crew at Corsica Studios for the whole lot you’ve given to London’s underground music communities. You supplied a house and a playground for us to create and experiment,” he shared. “The house has given numerous unforgettable nights & reminiscences for thus many people.”
Midland Sound added: “Largest love, the primary place I performed information in London and so many blissful reminiscences within the membership,” whereas Toddla T merely added, “Thanks for the whole lot.” Fred Once more.. commented on the Instagram submit with a collection of hearts, whereas Jessie Ware wrote: “Thanks for the unimaginable nights x”.
Corsica Studios has welcomed many digital acts through the years, together with large names like Fred Once more.., 4 Tet and Bicep. Different previous performers embrace Jamie xx and Shygirl.
London-based membership promoter Boiler Room used the venue as an early base from 2010, whereas the file label Hyperdub has hosted many occasions there.
