Starmus

STARMUS Launches the Stephen Hawking Medal Junior at The Kennedy Center

·       Gitanjali Rao Honoured as the first of the Stephen Hawking Medal Junior
·       STARMUS cofounders, Garik Israelian and Brian May, introduce the Stephen Hawking Medal Junior Category to Inspire Young Innovators 
·  STARMUS Celebrates Its US Debut at The Kennedy Center with Panel Discussions, Performances, the Junior Medal Announcement, the Presentation of STARMUS La Palma, and the US Première of the STARMUS VI Film 

Starmus Returns to La Palma: Presentation of the Festival’s New Edition

The official presentation of Starmus La Palma took place in Santa Cruz de La Palma, outlining the festival’s program and significance.
Sergio Rodríguez, President of the Cabildo de La Palma, emphasized the festival’s role in promoting science, culture, and economic recovery.
Garik Israelian, Starmus co-founder and director, reflected on the festival’s origins in La Palma and its ongoing mission.
Javier Franco Hormiga, Director of ACIISI, reaffirmed the Canary Islands Government’s support for the initiative.
Assistants watched the Starmus VI documentary premiere
Efecto Pasillo’s acoustic showcase closed the event, previewing their participation in Sonic Universe and their role as ambassadors for the Interscholar educational project.

Starmus La Palma Announces First Round of Artist Lineup and Program Structure

The headliners include the STARMUS All Stars, a stellar gathering of rock legends with Glenn Hughes as Special Guest, the Oscar and 15 Grammy award-winning composer and singer Jorge Drexler and the prominent Spanish pop-rock band Efecto Pasillo
ESA astronaut Pablo Álvarez and acclaimed cybersecurity expert Chema Alonso join the stellar panel of speakers that will bring together scientific eminences and world-class icons such as Jane Goodall, Brian May, eight Nobel Laureates, and legendary astronauts in La Palma from April 25 to 28
STARMUS La Palma will be an unparalleled platform for raising awareness on the protection of the sky, fostering a unique debate on the current threats and challenges like space debris and sky pollution