Melbourne’s comedy calendar is about to add a new kind of headline. Not a gala. Not a late night showcase. But a serious industry gathering for the people who make comedy happen. The Business of Comedy Conference will run from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 April 2026 at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, timed to coincide with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. …
If you’re a lover of all things comedy, then you’re very likely to enjoy ‘This Week in Comedy‘. Or not. You do you. This brand new podcast, hosted by comedy tragics Lily Geddes and Morry Morgan, looks at the then, now, and future of all things comedy. Think films, TV and theatre to stand-up, improv and animation. The podcast also …
Are you thinking to enter Raw Comedy 2026? Registrations are now open, so click here. Got no idea what Raw Comedy is? Well, what you should know is that Raw Comedy is Australia’s largest amateur comedy competition for, well, raw comedians. And by ‘raw’ the competition’s organisers mean you’ve not earned more than $500 total from comedy – ever. In …
Adelaide-born Kosta came to Melbourne to fill a gay quota. Don’t believe us? Watch his set below. This was Kosta’s very first stand-up comedy set, and as you will see, both the audience AND he are having a great time. Kosta is now past of the Hard Knock Knocks alumni, and so his stand-up set will continue to evolve and …
Photo: Eddie PerfectPhoto Credit: Melbourne International Comedy Festival / Jim Lee Photo So how do you get to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) in 2026? Is it invite only? Do you need to know the mayor? Is a bribe required? The good news for Australians and New Zealanders is that anyone can perform – without a bribe. …
The Blak Holes duo Isaac Compton and Dane Simpson pull in rapid fire laughs at their hit Melbourne International Comedy Festival performance. Their super nova status as comedians confirmed with their look into dating, fame, family, life, love, money and the world of entertainment & social media for men in Australia, especially Indigenous men. Compton’s guitar-backed rendition of Jolene, about …
(Photo above: Morry Morgan, Bradford Oakes and Punter Konrad) What started as satirical video posts on social media has turned into packed shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF). And in the process, Punter’s Politics’ founder, Konrad, has done what few in MICF history have ever done – sold out their debut performance. The four shows, titled ‘Punter’s Politics’, …
Back in 2022 we reported that seven graduates of the Hard Knock Knocks were performing their own comedy shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This year, in 2025, that number has BOOMED to an astonishing 30! Here’s who to look out for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025, and remember if you liked what you saw, you can …
Konrad from ‘Punter’s Politics’ brings his sharp political insights and irreverent humour to Melbourne International Comedy Festival in a show that promises to dissect the absurdity of Australian politics like never before. Known for his no-nonsense takes and relatable style, Konrad combines wit, satire and laugh-out-loud moments as he tackles the big issues – from Canberra chaos to the quirks of Aussie life. Whether …
