Summary

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Hosted by comedian Mark Humphries, Night of the Nerds is the Festival’s very own, very nerdy- variety game show! Two all-star teams of scientists, tech heads and funny people will battle through a series of challenges in the ultimate nerd showdown.

The irrepressible Dr Karl, perched on the Throne of Knowledge, will keep everyone on their toes, while Clare Bowditch and the house superband keep things rocking along. Our terrific teams will face off to tackle the important questions: what is the 10th decimal place of Pi? Who was the best captain on the Starship Enterprise? And how long is a piece of string?

Prepare to embrace your inner nerd and geek out!

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Mark Humphries

Speaker

Mark Humphries

Writer and performer, Mark Humphries, is best known as a resident satirist on ABC-TV’s 730 and for his regular appearances on SBS’s The Feed, ABC’s The Roast , ‘Talking Pictures’...

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Karl Kruszelnicki

Speaker

Karl Kruszelnicki

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki just loves science to pieces, and has been spreading the word in print, on TV and radio, and online via social media for more than thirty years....

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Dan Ilic

Speaker

Dan Ilic

‘Investigative Humourist’ Dan Ilic is one of Australia's most prolific comedy voices, known for his work across TV, film, radio and stage – both at home and abroad. Host of...

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Angharad Yeo

Speaker

Angharad Yeo

Angharad Yeo is an award-winning television presenter, podcaster, video game critic, musician, and entertainer. She is the host of ABC ME's Good Game Spawn Point, ABC Science's Elevator Pitch and...

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Clare Bowditch

Performer

Clare Bowditch

Clare Bowditch is a musician, broadcaster, sometimes actor, speaker, entrepreneur, and just recently became a top-ten, best-selling author. Somewhat of a slashie you might say. She has won the coveted ARIA...

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Marty Brown

Performer

Marty Brown

Despite never having graced a magazine cover, Marty Brown is a true slashie. In addition to managing the careers of artists Clare Bowditch, Lisa Mitchell and Harry James Angus (The...

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Seja Vogel

Performer

Seja Vogel

Seja Vogel started playing music in Brisbane synth-punk trio Sekiden and has since lent her synth and singing skills to touring buddies such as Regurgitator, SPOD, Dave McCormack (Custard) and...

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Dana Gehrman

Performer

Dana Gehrman

Brisbane based guitar-slinger and singer Dana Gehrman delivers a vintage sound that evokes rich nostalgia. Taking influence from the halcyon days of 70’s ‘west coast’ music, Gehrman offers a mix...

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