GENE TREE PROJECT – MUSIC ON THE EVOLUTION OF SPECIES

A special commemorative event

in partnership with The Royal Society of Victoria.

Gene Tree Project Ensemble: Gideon Brazil, Adam Simmons, Elliott Folvig, Tamara Murphy, Elissa Goodrich.

Scientist panellists: Prof, Andrew Pask, Dr Amy Coetsee, Dr Renee Beale

Thursday November 21st, 7pm - 9pm

The Royal Society of Victoria

8 La Trobe St - Melbourne

Tickets: (includes tea, coffee and light supper) $44 general admission, $25 concession

What genetic tools are available to enable species to evolve? Which species are most at risk? How can we avoid a collapse in biodiversity, and what can humans do to help?

This one-off event showcases the important research conducted by Melbourne scientists, along with cutting edge musicians and new music of artists drawing their inspiration and musical vocabulary from climate science.