Ben Osborne: Noise of Art

He was an early pioneer of late-night music events in London galleries, beginning with the National Theatre in 2002, followed by venues such as Tate, the BFI, the National Maritime Museum, and more recently the National Portrait Gallery.

Through Noise of Art, Ben played a key role in introducing music and film experiences, as well as immersive cinema and club events from 2005 onwards. He has curated and programmed for a wide range of platforms, including Latitude, Big Chill Festival, BFI Southbank, Social Club Paris, Sketch, and Queen Elizabeth Hall, among others.

Working at the cutting edge of digital music, Ben has also written extensively for major publications including Music Week, The Guardian, DJ Mag, i-D, The Times, and The Independent on Sunday. He is the author of two books: a biography of Arctic Monkeys and a study of the evolution of electronic music and club culture, described by Gilles Peterson as “essential.” Over the years, he has programmed music across leading venues, galleries, festivals, and unconventional spaces.