Battle of the Brains
The ultimate showdown to crown the biggest brainiacs in the Darling Downs. Featuring Michael Balk, Sue Ray and more!
Presented by World Science Festival Queensland and the Empire Toowoomba
# unleash your inner genius as we crown the Sciencequiz Champions of Toowoomba.
Trivia fans and science nerds, assemble! Presented by World Science Festival Queensland and The Empire, Battle of the Brains is the geeky live game show in the tradition of Spicks and Specks and QI, where masterminds collide and useless facts reign supreme.
Hosted by Michael Balk (BrainBuzz, Dirtgirlworld), panellists include Ranger Stacey, ABC's award-winning Health and Science reporter Tegan Taylor, local musician Sue Ray and Queensland Museum experts Jeff Johnson and Marissa McNamara.
The show will also feature local guest quizmasters, including Councillor James O'Shea Toowoomba Regional Council Portfolio Chair for Environment and Community, as well as representatives from the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba Philharmonic Society, Toowoomba Dungeons and Dragons Club, Toowoomba Lapidary Club, Birdlife Southern Queensland, Amaroo Environmental Education Centre and Queensland Rail.
Join the fun and unleash your inner genius as we crown the Sciencequiz Champions of Toowoomba!
The following day on Saturday 18 May, don’t miss the free, family friendly World Science Festival Queensland Community Day at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co.
Age recommendation: 15+
Friday 17 May - 7:00pm
Other
110mins with 20mins interval
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Michael Balk - Host and presenter
Michael Balk is a presenter and host whose two-decade career spans TV, stage, radio, and film. As a science communicator, he starred in the TV show BrainBuzz as renowned comedic character Einstein! Widely acclaimed for his contributions to Australian children’s entertainment, Michael plays inventor and science whiz scrapboy from the Emmy Award-winning dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV. Passionate about wildlife, Michael spent years clad in khaki at Australia Zoo as their lead presenter. With over 1400 episodes of TV under his belt, he’s ready to wrangle the brilliant minds of the Battle of the Brains!
Sue Ray - Captain
Winner of the 2022 Blues’n’Roots QMusic award, Sue Ray is singer songwriter with her own authentic country/blues and roots sound. Sue is known for her charismatic performances, her passion and humor, and ability to connect with any crowd.
Sue has been recognised with three QMusic awards (for the categories of Folk, Indigenous, and Blues’n’Roots), and holds multiple nominations including Best Country Album at the AIR Independent Music awards, Female Artist of the year at the QLD Music Awards, and Most Promising New Talent at the Deadly Awards.
Currently Sue is working as the First Nations Music Officer at QMusic and is passionate about supporting, elevating and celebrating the vast array of incredible First Nations artists in Australia.
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