What do I have to do?

Can people come and watch?

What do I have to do?

Present a scientific, engineering or mathematical topic in 3 minutes, in a dynamic, engaging and accurate way. Your presentation should be pitched to a lay adult audience. We accept the use of props (only what you can carry on stage, no set up time allowed) but not PowerPoint. Remember this is a live performance and props should represent this. If you are chosen to compete in the FameLab Hong Kong final competition, then you must present a DIFFERENT talk but can be on the same topic.

You can audition live in person at the Hong Kong Science Museum on Thursday 21 February 2013 or submit a clear and audible video of your presentation by Monday 18 February 2013. Once you register, we will contact you individually regarding details.

Can people come and watch?

Yes, we encourage it! Please bring a few friends or family members to lend you support in your live audition. It's also better for the contestants to deliver their presentations to an audience, even if it's a small one.

However, we ask that no flash photography be taken during the auditions to avoid distracting the contestants. Also, any photos or videos that observers take of contestants cannot be copyrighted for their own use so as to prevent the British Council from using its own footage of the contestants for its own purposes.

For the FameLab Hong Kong Final competition, there will be free seating (e.g. first come, first seated). The Final competition is open to the general public but best suited to secondary students and older.