What type of things does Jon do? Choose from shows and science busking performance, hands-on workshops, talks, and training sessions related to science communication and public engagement with research.
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‘Ghosts in the Machines’ is the current show. What happens when we turn out the lights? A (not too scary) look at how ghost hunters use technology to find spooks, and how it really works. What is the paranormal? Can we even examine it with a scientific mind? How do ghost hunters claim technology provides evidence of ghosts and what are they actually measuring? How can normal things can appear scary? If the camera never lies, how are we AND technology bamboozled by natural things? Enjoy our adventure, then you can decide for yourselves. Some chemistry, physics, psychology and a little live coding await you. This IS a family show, so don’t panic. We will not be invoking demons to join us. There are no chances of us encountering a real ghost… hopefully.
Shows are typically one hour, demo-based and suitable for large audiences. Two versions of Ghosts in the Machines exist for either primary, or adult/12+ audiences. If you want more information, it can be found in the Key Information Pack for this show (If Windows refuses to download the zip file, right-click on the erroneous warning and select ‘Keep’, then ‘Keep anyway’.)
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Typical day rates are £600 a day for up to four shows, bearing in mind time to reset between each show. Additional charges for travel and/or accommodation may be required depending on location and length of day required. Audiences can be large as video projection can be used to ensure everyone gets close to the action.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jon has a lot going on at the moment, so please be patient with his intermittent responses. He is currently developing new things, delivering some training, scoring a science show for the STEM Response Team, assisting the Centre for Formulation Engineering prepare for the Royal Society Summer Exhibition, filming and editing footage for medical research with Imperial College, and preparing to create films for Discover Materials and the National Trust. Oh, and he wants to go to Marrakech for some sun; he doesn’t want much.
5th JUNE 2026 – CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Oh yes! Back in Cheltenham with the amazing Sarah Bearchell. I mean, what’s not to love. See you all there.
9th – 11th JUNE 2026 – BIG BANG FAIR, NEC
Reprising my role as stage manager for the Martin and Heather from the STEM Response Team. As they perform a demo-based show of the science and history of flight and space, I’ll be performing the music live. Very brave of them, considering they know I’m a Swiftie. What could go wrong?
30th JUNE – 5th JULY 2026 – SUMMER SCIENCE EXHIBITION, ROYAL SOCIETY, LONDON
Production assistant to the Centre of Formulation Engineering at the University of Birmingham as they celebrate their silver jubilee by presenting a hands-on, workshop exhibit at the Summer Science Exhibition.