Didjeridu - A Triumph of Mind Over Matter

A National Science Week Event

The 90 minute show is presented by Assoc. Professor Lloyd Hollenberg, from the University of Melbourne. A particle physicist, Assoc. Prof. Hollenberg will highlight the musical and acoustic complexity of the didjeridu.

More than a physics lecture, Lloyd plays the piano and didjeridu accompanied by didj player and teacher, Geoff Shores and Dean Frenkel, who demonstrates the harmonic singing of Tibetan monks and Mongolian peoples.

The presentation also includes a mix of graphic acoustic demonstrations and didj playing by the audience, creating a unique experience.

Date: Sun 14 Aug
Time: 4pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Darwin Entertainment Centre, Studio Theatre
Contact: Trish Grimshaw, ph 8946 9545 b/h
Price: FREE!

This initiative is supported by the Australian Government through the Departments of Education, Science & Training and Industry, Tourism & Resources, the Australian Institute of Physics Einstein Year 2005 grants and the National Science Week 2005 coordinating committees of Victoria and the Northern Territory.