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GIAGO awards $15K in new grants to support emerging comedy artists

GIAGO awards $15K in new grants to support emerging comedy artists

Fifteen Festival artists have been awarded cash grants, helping them to reach new audiences in 2024, thanks to Festival Partner, GIAGO.

Mar 25, 2024

Comedy Cocktails at The Westin

Not only are there a stack of awesome shows to catch at The Westin Melbourne this year, they are once again serving up delicious Comedy Cocktails! To celebrate our 2024 Westin Comedy Cocktails we asked Claire Hooper and Nath Valvo to have a go at making up some for themselves (don’t worry, we promise The Westin are far better at it).

Mar 24, 2024

Comedy Cocktails at The Westin

101.9 The Fox and 105.1 Triple M Melbourne named Official Radio Partners of the 2024 Festival

In an epic combination of radio waves and comedic folly, SCA’s 101.9 The Fox and 105.1 Triple M Melbourne today proudly announced their shared official partnership with the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Feb 12, 2024

101.9 The Fox and 105.1 Triple M Melbourne named Official Radio Partners of the 2024 Festival

The Gala and Opening Night host announcement

Lizzy Hoo and Guy Montgomery announced as The Gala and Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow hosts.

Feb 21, 2024

The Gala and Opening Night host announcement

Funny Tonne Applications now open

Think you’ve got what it takes to write the best comedy reviews? Melbourne International Comedy Festival is looking for budding reviewers and arts critics to throw their hat in the ring for Funny Tonne, proudly supported by ArtsHub.

Feb 22, 2024

Funny Tonne Applications now open

2024 Stand Up! Grant recipients announced

This year’s recipients include Melbourne comedians Nat Harris and Bridget Hassed, as well as the comedy collective Breast of the Fest.

Feb 13, 2024

2024 Stand Up! Grant recipients announced

Announcing the cast of Comedy Zone 2024

We're delighted to announce the brilliant cast for the 2024 Comedy Zone – Frankie Rowsthorn (WA), Henry Yan (VIC), Meg Jäger (QLD), Rapha Manajem (VIC) and William Wang (VIC)

Dec 20, 2023

Announcing the cast of Comedy Zone 2024

RAW Comedy 2023 on SBS Viceland

They’re some of the best new talent in Australian comedy and you can catch them on SBS VICELAND on Saturday 22 July at 9.25pm. Pop it in your calendar, set a reminder, get your mates around and tune in to the 2023 RAW Comedy National Grand Final!

Jul 11, 2023

RAW Comedy 2023 on SBS Viceland

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 - Nominees

The 2023 nominees have been announced for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, an eagerly anticipated event in the world of comedy, recognising outstanding comedic talent emerging from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Aug 25, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 - Nominees

Aussies at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023

Edinburgh Fringe approaches, bringing forth a delightful array of Australian comedians! If you're journeying north for the month or know anyone in that part of town, be sure to encourage them to show their support and attend these fantastic performances by our exceptional local talents.

Aussies at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023

Light The Way Home Fundraiser

Mid-way through the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we joined forces with cult Melbourne Comedy Room Hairbrush Comedy for one night only to present a stellar line-up of women, non-binary and queer comics, to raise money for Light The Way Home.

Jun 22, 2023

Light The Way Home Fundraiser

On the road to win!

Go into the draw to win one of three getaway packages to the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, including 5-star accommodation, tickets to the Festival and dining!

On the road to win!