Writing on Instagram, the team behind the venue confirmed that it will close its doors in March 2026, and will cease operations "as we currently know it" from that period onwards. The venue operators' statement added that they "had wanted to be the ones to tell you first", referencing recent media reports that had appeared about the impending closure in the past days. The club statement continued: "We truly appreciate all of the interest in our current situation and the numerous heartfelt messages of support. However, it's important that we first address a few inaccurate comments and assumptions that have appeared recently in the media. "As Southwark Council will attest, we are a well-run, considerate venue operator and we are not on the receiving end of any noise complaints from local residents. We are also not being forced out by the developers or the council – we are in fact engaged in constructive dialogue with both parties about any potential future." Offering further details on the circumstances surrounding the closure, an article published by The Guardian said the space housing the club will be soundproofed at the expense of nearby property developers Delancey after its March closure. It will then be handed back as a completely empty space in 2027 to be refitted for use as a cultural and creative venue once again. Corsica Studios co-founder Adrian Jones and the club's current team will be given first refusal on the space after that, but whether or not they take that offer up – and what form a new venue would take – is currently up in the air. The club's statement added: "It's no secret that operating a late-night venue such as ours has become increasingly difficult – especially in the midst of a huge new development – but for the last few years we've worked closely with Southwark Council, the Greater London Authority and the Music Venue Trust, as well as our team of consultants and the developers themselves, to try and secure a future for Corsica in the area. The challenge has been to see whether Corsica Studios could continue to operate in the same way and in the same spirit.
The club also issued a statement seeking to address "a few inaccurate comments and assumptions that have appeared recently in the media
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