NoiseFloor 2024 will be hosted by the Lisbon School of Music, (Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa), ESML. See below for travel details and photos of the 15 channel dome speaker system.

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Lisbon School of Music

ESML – Lisbon School of Music

Lisbon School of Music, known as ESML, was created in 1983 and two years later was integrated on the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL). ESML ’s core mission is to develop students in many ways such as artistically,, technologically and scientifically at a higher level, in order to produce professionals within the world of Music. ESML is located in the Benfica Campus and its buildings are renowned internationally due to its opening to innovation and contemporaneity.

How to get there:

Note — Google Maps can take you to the incorrect location (GPS co-ordinates 38.745350, -9.196766)

Correct entrance to ESML

You can travel by Train and get of at the stop Benfica and then take a 5 minutes walking journey to ESML.

If you prefer travelling by Bus you have a lot of options at three different stops.

Bus – (stop: Calhariz de Benfica), no. 3, 16, 58, 64, 729, 746, 750, 767
Bus – (stop: Estrada de Benfica), no. 703, 716, 758, 729, 746, 750, 767
Bus – (stop:Estação de Benfica), no. 703, 724, 754, 764, 729, 750, 799

Go to carris.pt and check the schedules and stops of your Bus.

If you want to travel by Metro you can catch the Blue Line and get off at the stop Colégio Militar, and walk to ESML for 19 minutes or take a Bus (see information above) about 10 minutes. Pay attention to the map information.

If you prefer more comfortable way of transportation you can catch an Uber, Cabify or Taxify (see information below “Transportation”) or Taxi (it will be the most expensive way of travelling).

Transportation

– At your arrival you can easily catch the Metro (Red Line) from the Airtport and reach the city center, conference venues and a large number of (one-way ticket 1.45).

-Uber, Cabify and Taxify are active in Portugal and are the best alternative to public transportation for your comfort.

– Taxis are not usually cheap, be sure the driver activates taximeter .

Important: The public bus services CARRIS operates with the the following measurements limits for baggage: 50x40x20cm. For baggage larger than these measurements we suggest you use the Aerobus (public airport shuttle, see below). In the metro (underground train), larger baggage can be transported with no restriction.

Travelling Cards

The most convenient way to travel with public transport is using a rechargeable card called “7colinas / Viva Viagem”, on which you can upload different types of tickets.

These cards were specially designed for less frequent customers, allowing the charging best that suits your needs.

Where to get and charge/recharge

Colinas and Viva Viagem cards cost €0.50 and you may get them, charge or recharge your card card on Carris or other transport operators’ points of sale.

Which charging options are available

Colinas and Lisboa Viva cards can be charged with the following types of transport tickets:

• Valid for Carris and Metro: 1 day ticket (24h) Carris/Metro Network
• Valid for Carris, Metro and CP: 1 day ticket (24h) Carris/Metro/CP

We recommend to the charge the Viva Viagem-card with the Zapping option: With this option, upload a specific amount of money, allowing you to use all types of transports (bus, tram, urban train, ferries). When starting a new journey, you validate your card at the entrance of the type of transport, and the fare for one journey will subtracted.

Dome Studio

ESML’s 15 loudspeakers dome shaped system consists of one ring of 8 loudspeakers at ear level; a second ring of 6 loudspeakers at 2 meters; one top loudspeaker at 4 meters. There is also 1 subwoofer.