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K-Music Festival 2024: SMTO No-Noise

Find yourself in the bustling centre of a town square with No-Noise’s energetic and distinctive blend of Korean and Western sounds and instruments.

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Performing with the outstanding musicians of the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Orchestra (SMTO), No-Noise is a dynamic ensemble led by Lee Il-woo, the visionary behind the post-rock sensation Jambina, and Sung Si Young, the artistic director and vocalist of the band.

No-Noise seamlessly blends traditional Korean instruments such saenghwang (mouth organ), gayagem (zither with 12 strings), piri (double reed bamboo flute) and jing (large gong) with Western sounds of guitar and synthesiser that amount to pure harmony.

No-Noise’s latest creation, ‘Gwang Gwang, Geong Geong,’ a spellbinding composition inspired by the vibrant energy of ‘Gwangjang’ (town square), a historically significant open space where the voices of the people would converge.

‘Gwang Gwang’ evokes the deep, resonant toll of a grand bell, symbolising the square’s enduring spirit. Then, ‘Geong Geong,’ a Korean onomatopoeia for a loud sound, explodes into a lively cacophony, showcasing No-Noise’s musical talent.

This programme is presented in partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival and the Sejong Center.

Need to know

Age guidance
Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult

For your visit

This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre

The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.

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Plan your visit

The Purcell Room is an auditorium located within our Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Getting here

Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.

The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues.  More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.

We’re cash-free

Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.

Access

We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.

All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.

All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.

Food & drink

From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.

Places to eat and drink whilst you’re here