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RAW Comedy 2023 on SBS Viceland

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

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!

40th Annual Green Room Awards recipients

A massive congratulations to Geraldine Quinn & Cameron Thomas, Samantha Andrew & Mel O'Brien and Game Boys Comedy, who were announced as winners in their categories at the 2023 Green Room Awards – for their Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows.

May 30, 2023

40th Annual Green Room Awards recipients

2023 Festival Award winners announced

Congratulations to our 2023 Award winners Gillian Cosgriff, Aiden Willcox & Isaac Haigh, Hannah Camilleri, Takashi Wakasugi, Dan Rath and Urzila Carlson.

Apr 22, 2023

2023 Festival Award winners announced

RAW Comedy 2023 winner crowned

Henry Yan from Victoria has been named the best new talent in the country at RAW Comedy 2023. Congratulations also go to Jacquelyn Richards (ACT), Meg Jager (QLD) and Rapha Manajem (VIC) who were named runner-ups.

Apr 16, 2023

RAW Comedy 2023 winner crowned

2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award Nominees Announced!

Today, Wednesday 19 April, on the steps of the Melbourne Town Hall the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominees for Most Outstanding Show and Best Newcomer were announced.

Apr 19, 2023

2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award Nominees Announced!

The most Deadly Funny for 2023 has been named!

The 2023 Deadly Funny title was today awarded to Shahnee Hunter, from Djabugay, Ewamian, Mbabaram & Butchulla, Queensland. Hosted by First Nations comedy legend Sean Choolburra, the lineup of nine finalists, was a celebration of the best new First Nations talent from around the country.

Apr 15, 2023

The most Deadly Funny for 2023 has been named!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival gets the Godfrey Hirst Treatment!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival have partnered with Godfrey Hirst (GH) Commercial in 2023 as the exclusive carpet and flooring partner!

 Melbourne International Comedy Festival gets the Godfrey Hirst Treatment!

The Funniest Teen Has Been Crowned At The 2023 Class Clowns National Grand Final

16-year-old Kate Kindleysides (QLD) from Northside Christian College has been awarded the winner of the 27th annual Class Clowns National Grand Final, held as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Apr 5, 2023

The Funniest Teen Has Been Crowned At The 2023 Class Clowns National Grand Final