The founder of one of London’s most respected nightclubs, who has died from cancer, was today described by her boyfriend as a “one in a million soulmate”.
Amanda Moss, 53, opened Corsica Studios 15 years ago with Adrian Jones under a railway arch in Elephant and Castle.
She was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer after she began feeling unwell in April last year and died on Sunday at the home she shared with Mr Jones in Camden.
The club established a worldwide reputation for underground electronic music as well as hosting performances by stars including Björk, Florence Welch, Thom Yorke and Paloma Faith.
It also doubled up as an arts space which allowed students from the University of the Arts London and Goldsmiths to display their work.
Ms Moss was celebrated as a key figure in helping support young musicians and artists in London. The couple had been together for 25 years and were planning the club’s 15-year anniversary celebrations.
Mr Jones told the Standard: “Amanda was a very beautiful, kind, gentle and caring soul who was creative in every aspect of her life. She was witty, wise and always had a smile and a twinkle in her eye.
"She had a heart of gold and a will of steel and was completely focused and determined in her work.
“She was a lovely, lovely woman who cared deeply about art and music and the positive effect it could have in people’s lives and on society as a whole. She was small in stature but she had the biggest heart and soul.”
A statement from Fabric nightclub in Farringdon said: “We’re incredibly sad to hear about the passing of Amanda Moss. As a founder of Corsica Studios she created one of the most important venues in London.”
Brixton’s Phonox tweeted: “Saddened to hear of the passing of Corsica Studios co-founder Amanda Moss. Always championing creative talent coming from South London. RIP”.
A Go FundMe page she launched in February to raise £100,000 to fund treatment has reached more than £50,000.
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Mr Jones said it would remain open and he would like the money to go towards research and raising awareness of ovarian cancer.
He said: “She found out about her cancer too late. Hopefully we can help others in the future fighting the disease.”
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