The key facts

  • The tenth Starmus festival is taking place in Tenerife and lasts a week
  • The theme of the anniversary festival is 'The Search for Truth'
  • Participants include Nobel laureates, astronauts, Brian May and Rick Wakeman

Anniversary Starmus in Tenerife

Some of the world's leading scientific minds have gathered in Tenerife to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Starmus festival, dedicated to science and music. The week-long event is held under the theme 'The Search for Truth'.

Participants and format

The festival brings together Nobel laureates, astronauts, conservation specialists and artists, including Queen guitarist Brian May and keyboardist Rick Wakeman. Participants discuss and share their thoughts on the value of doing science.

Science through pop culture

The organisers also seek to include key figures of pop culture in the programme — those who have successfully conveyed scientific ideas through their work.