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“THE GLASTONBURY OF THE NATURAL WORLD”
“THE GLASTONBURY OF THE NATURAL WORLD”
PESTIVAL 2018
With the thrill of a theme park, the buzz of a festival and the rigour of a science fair, Pestival is creating a major touring experience for 2018.
The touring festival will create an exhilarating, immersive environment; a physical space leading to a transformation in people’s perception of, and relationship with, insects. As visitors enter the barely-imaginable insect world, they will instantly sense the critical interdependence of insects, animals, humans and the planet itself.
At the heart of the experience will be Pestival’s giant immersive touring pods, inside which family members of all ages will discover – and rediscover – a sense of wonder, with the expert contribution of world-renowned scientists, chefs, thinkers, technologists, designers, artists and musicians.
THE TERMITE PAVILION - SOUTHBANK 2009
Designed by Softroom architects, and based on the studies of Namibian termite mounds by Dr Rupert Soar.
Showcasing a new type of science/art interpretation demonstrating what we can learn from termites.
BEE CAB - 2009
With a micro cinema and live bees on board, the Bee cab was a moving tool for teaching
about colony collapse and the importance of urban beekeeping.
AM I ATTRACTIVE? - SOUTHBANK 2009
A collaborative science/design project between Rothamsted Research and artist and designer
Susana Soares, to demonstrate research into malaria and pheromones.
ZSL LONDON ZOO - SOUTHBANK 2009
London Zoo's highly popular live insect show at the Royal 'Pestival' Hall
BEE’s - SOUTHBANK 2009
Susana Soares created BEE’s to demonstrate that bees can be trained to target
a specific odour and detect certain diseases in a person’s breath
Exploring the deliciousness of Insects - The chimp stick was part of the experimental insect cuisine
developed by The Nordic Food Lab for the Who's The Pest? show
ACHIEVEMENTS FROM PREVIOUS FESTIVALS
ACHIEVEMENTS FROM PREVIOUS FESTIVALS
WINNER
WINNER
of the Observer Ethical Award for Conservation in 2010
of the Observer Ethical Award for Conservation in 2010
Pestival Launch Night
OUR MISSION
Pestival helps us understand our relationship with insects by placing them at the heart of our lives and culture. In so doing, Pestival aims to inspire a new generation of ambassadors to a new way of thinking – and acting – in the greater interest of our shared environment.
99% of insects are not ‘pests’
80% of plants rely on insects for pollination
80% of human diet relies on insects
45% of insects have disappeared since 1980
98% of people changed their view of the importance of insects to the health of the planet after visiting Pestival
Pestival is a global movement to enable every human in the world to respect every insect.
Without insects we wouldn’t be here.
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
“Pestival was the best festival of pests ever! Hopefully this new Pestival will best the last Pestival Festival.”
“Putting on the ‘Who’s the Pest?’ events with Pestival was an extraordinary experience …. The topic took us in exciting new directions, surprising those who already knew us and delighting others who hadn’t come across us before.”
“You HAVE to know about Pestival”
“Since I moved to the country, I’ve really learnt to appreciate how many insects live alongside us. I think Pestival is a wonderful idea, especially now with our bees, those vital pollinators, in such peril. The timing couldn’t be better!”
“I’m very excited about Pestival – it has a charismatic leader, it’s drawn a whole bunch of really cool people together and it’s a real opportunity to get everyone across the country excited and interested in insects role in a way that’s previously never been possible.”
“Pestival is incredibly important because insects are incredibly important.”
“A three day insect festival has spread enthusiasm for this much-maligned section of the animal kingdom like crumbs of bread through an ant colony.”
“Pestival’s striking and original approach … will encourage young people to learn more about the importance of insects in supporting and sustaining our environment. The event will help inspire them to study and learn the science, technology, engineering and maths skills that will be required to overcome such challenges.”
Royal Albert Hall’s founding mission is to promote the arts and sciences, and we are delighted to collaborate with Pestival, a thrilling touring festival that introduces people to the big science and environment problems of our time through the prism of the arts and entertainment. It is an exciting and important project to be involved with and we look forward to being part of the Pestival movement. The natural world is filled with music and this is a great chance to give it a voice and a stage.
Pestival is a pollinator of ideas; ideas spreading messages between art and science. There is a thirst to re engage the curiosity common to both the arts and sciences. Pestival, operating in the forum of the natural world is one of the most generative, innovative and engaging of these efforts.
“Pestival is a fantastic collaboration between science and the arts. Not only has the natural world been shaped by these small creatures, but the design world has also taken a lot of inspiration from insects. I encourage all Londoners to take a walk on the wild side and make the most of this unique festival.”
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