Step into The Awe Experiment, an immersive art experience that invites you to explore the elusive sensation of awe. From the team that brought Pigeon Fool to the World Science Festival last year, join Brisbane-based techno-troublemakers Counterpilot as they merge neuroscience, bespoke software and captivating art to provoke curiosity, spark conversations and explore the mysteries of awe in the brain and body.

As visitors enter this space merging art with reactive light, sound and tech design, they will become either a participant* or a viewer of this interactive experiment as we ask – how do we experience the feeling of awe?

Through sensors measuring biometric input, participants become a part of the dynamic space around them as they engage with bespoke sound design, mental visualisations, and sensory inputs. Each participant’s experiences will change the soundscapes, lights and live video that respond to their biometric data in real time. Viewers watch the space around them change as our participants become a part of the experience, witnessing firsthand how awe can affect the spaces around us.

This is not a traditional scientific study; it’s a playful, thought-provoking journey that celebrates awe’s wonder and complexity. Join us for a truly unique experience, where you can participate or simply observe—free for all ages!