Songs from the Cosmos: Sound and Vision Using Muons David Mahon & Lomond Campbell
Published: 27 April 2026
Performance by nuclear physicist David Mahon and BAFTA-winning artist and musician Lomond Campbell, Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre, Fri 12 June, 7pm to 8pm, Booking required, Free
Deep in the Cosmos, powerful explosions, or supernovae, create vast numbers of highly energetic subatomic particles. These ‘cosmic rays’ travel through the expanse of space at close to light speed until they collide with a celestial object… such as Earth. When this impact occurs, they interact with atoms in the upper atmosphere sparking a shower of other particles that cascade towards sea level. One of these is the hero of our story… the muon.
Join University of Glasgow nuclear physicist David Mahon and BAFTA-winning artist and musician Lomond Campbell, fresh from his sold out 5* Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, MŮO, as they take you on a captivating journey that celebrates the science and sounds of the muon. From their superhero-like ability to look deep inside and 3D image some of the most enigmatic structures on the planet to the sonic wizardry of Lomond’s musical instrument masterpiece, the muonophone, you’ll see and hear the power of the Universe through its humble messenger, the muon.
Venue: Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre, 1445 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AW
Date: Fri 12 June
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Booking: Booking required through this GSF Eventbrite link
Cost: Free
First published: 27 April 2026
