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COMEDIANS IN MELBOURNE, REGIONAL VICTORIA AND AUSTRALIA |
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Comedians
Troy Kinne
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Troy Kinne is one of Australia’s biggest up and coming comedians. After finding a passion with comedy that he knew he would never tire of he entered Raw Comedy in January of 2004. It wasn't long before Troy was performing at the open mike venues around Melbourne and meeting new people. Since then, Troy has won the ‘Search For a Funny Bone’ competition, the ‘You Gotta Be Joking Competition’ the Comic's Lounge 'Rising Star' competition, the Melbourne final of ‘FHM’s Search For Australia’s Funniest Man’ competition, and most recently the 2006 National Greenfaces comedy competition. Troy and friend Tom Siegert were both featured in the FHM's Search for Australia's Funniest Man DVD, which was supplied with 2006's January issue.
Winning the ‘You Gotta Be Joking’ Competition at The Comic’s Lounge saw Troy received the prize of a trip to New York to attend the American Institute of Comedy. While in New York, Troy won a joke-off battle competition at Sal’s Comedy Hole and also received a gig through New York Entertainment supporting Loni Love at the Mohegan Sun Casino. The highlight of the trip for Troy was simply the opportunity to perform at world famous clubs such as Caroline's on Broadway, Stand up New York, Gotham Comedy Club, the Comedy Cellar and the Comic Strip.
Although performing in New York was a dream come True for Troy, the highlight of Troy's comedy career so far was performing stand-up on the 'Hughsie Kate and Dave show' on Nova 100 as part of their weekly 'Wacky Wednesday' segment.
The main reason Troy is so glad he started stand-up is that he has made some best friends that would not have come along if it weren't for comedy. Tom Siegert, Dave Thornton, Dan Carmody, and Monty Franklin, all began stand-up at roughly the same time and performed together in a show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival this year. They now market themselves as a stand-up show of three to four 'up and coming' acts. They are known as ‘Ear Candy’ and have performed for many football club's fundraising nights around Victoria.
Apart from being on stage, the biggest thrills for Troy in comedy is simply the opportunities to support headline comics that he admires such as Pommy Johnson, Jimeoin, Hung Lee, Peter Helliar, Dave Grant, Chris Franklin, Stevie Starr, Greg Fleet, Brad Oakes, Wayne Deakin, Bob Franklin, Chris Wainhouse, CJ Fortuna, Dave O’Neil and Dave Hughes.
Troy has recently been requested to open for top Australian acts Dave Hughes, Dave O’Neil and Peter Helliar.
Troy has recently started working with radio station Gold 104.3. He can be heard doing live crosses each day as ROCKETMAN.
Book Troy Kinne now!
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Dave Thornton
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This millennium has seen the rise of the information age. We are inundated with information from texting to emailing, Googling & Youtubing.
Text messaging happens everywhere from the man on the street to Shane Warne. Even primary school kids have mobile phones!! What are they texting? ‘C U @ SNDPIT :)’? A vowel will be an endangered species in decades to come..
Anyone said the line ‘I don’t have a pen- can you email that to me at whogivesacrap@imtoolazytowritethis.com?’
In the 80’s downloading was when you put a tape player up to the radio and pressed ‘play’ and ‘record’ and hoped the radio announcer didn’t talk over the top of it. ‘Youtube’ was just a description used by people who did their own plumbing!
Never in the history of this world has communication been easier to access or deliver. Then the question is what are we doing with it?
Dave Thornton is one of the best up-and-coming comedians in Australia today. He has performed nationally to rave reviews whilst also appearing on the 2007 series of Comedy Inc. The Late Shift (ch.9).
After being nominated for Best Newcomer at last year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Dave’s highly anticipated stand up shows are perfect for corporate and sporting functions with a mixed crowd.
“A quick and self deprecating wit.
”An engaging comic with a truly Australian take on life"
- The Age
“He’s razor sharp and very funny.”
- Inpress
Book Dave Thornton now!
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Monty Franklin
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Monty first performed stand-up in 2003 at the Gold Coast Arts Centre after an alcohol induced evening resulted in him thinking he could make someone laugh. After realising that he did in fact make someONE laugh in the crowd, he decided to further pursue this idea of being a stand up comedian, despite the fact that he had very little experience in public speaking and would even get nervous ordering a pizza on the telephone.
He has now taken the idea of being a comedian too far and is a regular at all of the best Melbourne comedy clubs, as well as a regular MC/host and has also performed at a number of the best interstate venues including Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide. Despite his relatively short career, he has already been fortunate enough to support some of the biggest names in the country, including Dave Hughes, Greg Fleet, Chris Bennett, Dave Grant and Pommy Johnson and was fortunate enough to host the Pilbara Comedy Muster across Western Australia with headline act Hung Lee.
Monty has appeared on T.V. a number of times performing stand up, as well as being interviewed before the 2006 Melbourne Comedy Festival. Performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2005,2006 and 2007, he had great success having a number of sold out shows.
Monty has also been involved in performing at a number of sporting clubs across the country with a group of his comedian mates, having very positive responses.
Live Performances
2007 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Monty McFly
2006 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Eyecandy Show
2005 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Comics Lounge
2003 – 2007 Countless appearances at comedy venues throughout the country
Book Monty Franklin now!
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Ear Candy
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Troy Kinne, Tom Siegert and Dave Thornton make up the comedy team 'Ear Candy' who have been named three of Melbourne’s best up and coming comedians. They have performed for Football clubs, Cricket clubs, Basketball Clubs, Netball Clubs, Hockey Clubs, Universities, Christmas parties and other Corporate functions around Victoria.
Collectively, the members of ‘Ear Candy’ have supported headline acts such as Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Pommy Johnson, Chris Bennett, Hung Lee, Stevie Starr, Bob Franklin, Greg Fleet, Brad Oaks, Dave O’Neil, Big Col, Wayne Deakin, Elliot Goblet, Gabriel Rossi, CJ Fortuna, Darren Casey, Loni Love and Chris Franklin.
For a copy of ‘Ear Candy’s’ DVD and for bookings please contact Chase Entertainment & Promotions.
Book Ear Candy now!
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Brad Oakes
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Bradford Oakes (Oaxy) has performed stand-up comedy around Australia for the past 17 years. In that time he has played to over half a million people. That’s a lot of laughs. Brad is in high demand as one of Melbourne’s most experienced head-line acts and versatile MC’s, both on the live circuit and for corporate entertainment. As well he has written for a number of television and radio shows.
Highlights of Brad’s career include:
· ‘Cheap Seats’ show, Gold FM Melb with Chris Bennett (and 2000 Xmas Show)
· Lecturing on Comedy Writing, Victoria University. “COMEDY WORKSHOPS” RMIT
· Freelance contributor - ‘The Age’ and ‘The Herald-Sun’
· Multiple TV Stand-Up spots on ‘Hey Hey’, ‘GMA’, ‘Tonight Live’, ABC
· ‘Labour Pains’ - a one-man show on ABC-TV series ‘Smallest Room in the House’
· TV writer for ‘Comedy Company’, ‘Jimeoin’, ‘Full-Frontal’, ‘Hey Hey It’s Saturday’
· House Director and Scriptwriter for ‘Medieval Madness’ - Theatre Restaurant
· Performer “Who’s that Guy with the Axe? - Bob Franklin & Glenn Robbins
· 6 Festival Shows. Director for Damian Clark “Bandit” Com Fest 2004 & “Lays it on Thick 2005”
· Mentor - Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Comedy Zone show, 2005
· The Comedy Laugh Boat. 2004 Comedy Festival. Monthly Series 2003
· Rove Live, September, 2003. “Stand-Up” ABC 2004. GMA – guest Sept 2004
· Comedy Trainer, St Michaels Collegiate School, Hobart – Jan 2005 and 2006
· Director of MICF 2006 shows of Corinne Grant, Lehmo, Geraldine Hickey and Harley Breen.
Brad is well experienced on the Stand-Up circuit around the country. He has also toured New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He is a prolific writer and one of Melbourne’s most “in demand “MC’s; as well as a headliner. He runs regular “stand-up” Workshops for new comedians and can see the funny side of most things. Having had a number of careers and heaps of jobs prior to settling in the comedy world he has a robust and natural ability to deal with people from all walks of life.
Some past corporate clients include:
Association of Social Clubs, Austereo, Australasian Society of Engineers, Australian Wool Board, Bridgestone, Brighton Mazda, Clipsal, Collingwood Football Club, Crown Casino, CUB, Darebin City Council, Department of Mapping, Department of Health, Emirates, Essendon Football Club, Ford Australia, Hawthorn Football Club, Honda Australia, Mars Confectionery, McDonalds, Melbourne City Council, Moomba, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Qantas, Quit Foundation, SIDS Foundation, Slater & Gordon, TAC, Telstra, ‘The Logies After Party’, The St Kilda Film Festival, Variety Club, Victoria Police
Book Brad Oakes now!
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The "Bizarre Gazzard"
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"As seen at the Saints Football Club, SEN Radio and in the Herald Sun." Book Now To Avoid Disappointment!
Australia’s Funniest Hypnotist
To witness the Bizarre Gazzard is an experience you will never forget. You will be amazed and dumbfounded by the power of the mind then laugh yourself hoarse at the antics of your friends. You’ve seen other stage hypnotists on TV, now imagine this combined with a true blue Aussie larrikin, the Bizarre Gazzard!(Rohan Gazzard)
The Bizarre Gazzard is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist who received his degree from Deakin University and has over 10 years of stage experience as has his partner in crime, brilliantly funny stand up comedian and musician, Adam ‘Chicken’ Palmer. Everyone loves a superb Chicken Palmer!
Combining music, costumes, comedy and props this is a must see show where the only people having a better time than the audience are the volunteers themselves. These are the real stars of the night! Perfect for corporate functions and sporting groups, every show is unique, unforgettable and can be tailored to your needs. Not only will you laugh, gasp and roar; the Bizarre Gazzard promises, ‘You Will Believe’!
**Please note that The Bizarre Gazzard creed is “The show is based purely on fun and enjoyment for the volunteers whilst fully entertaining the audience at the same time. No moral boundaries are ever compromised.
SHOW OPTION 1 -- Full 3 hour show with The Bizarre Gazzard and Adam Chicken Palmer, consisting of Adam providing a 30 minute musician/comedy set. Then short break followed by Hypnotism show with Adam appearing in different roles and costumes for two sets, as The Bizarre Gazzard puts his hypnotised subjects through a variety of hilarious skits and situations.
SHOW OPTION 2 -- 60 or 90 minute show with The Bizarre Gazzard Hypnotist appearing alone.
Book The "Bizarre Gazzard" now!
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Puppetry of
the Penis
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Due to an overwhelming demand Puppetry of the Penis has expanded its business. The world famous stage show that has been seen live by over 1,000,000 people across the globe, is now proud to announce Puppetry of the Penis – “Private Parties”.
You can see this hilarious show in the comfort of your own home, hotel rooms, restaurants or almost any other venue. Now available for parties, hen’s nights, corporate events, fundraisers, sports nights, end of season events, staff bonding and morale boosting sessions!
There are two packages available at great prices that everyone can afford.
Be warned, this show contains full frontal nudity, and lots of laughs!
"Funny, very funny! You have to see it" Jimeoin, Comedian.
"Wildly, unbelievably, exhilaratingly funny … head shakingly, mind bendingly, inhibition shatteringly outrageous" Toronto Star, Canada
Book Puppetry of the Penis now!
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Elliot Goblet
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A now warmer and less bearded Elliot Goblet is one of Australia's
most original and best known comedians.
His accomplishments include umpteen live public shows and over 900
corporate event performances in Australia and overseas. Also, he's
done over 50 appearences as a guest stand up comedian on TV shows
and popped up on shows like Burke's Backyard, Neighbours, The Footy
Show, Pizza and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
These days most of Elliot's work is as a performer at corporate events
either doing a routine or as an M.C. And every single time that this
quirky guy wtih the little round glasses gets up in front of a corporate
audience he delivers a sizeable quantity of specifically tailored material.
He loves to get inside the world of the organisation that hires him.
Book Elliot Goblet now!
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Matt Hollywood
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Matt Hollywood is widely acknowledged as one of Australia’s incredible Magic talents. His brilliant sense of humour has set a new standard for entertainment and guarantees unforgettable performances. Whether you’ve seen him live or simply heard about the show, one thing's for sure - his dazzling stage presence will hold you mystified.
Matt has gained an enviable reputation in the corporate world as a corporate entertainer - creating personalised magic shows to suit clients’ individual requirements. He has won multiple major National and International awards within the entertainment industry including the gold award for 'Australian Magic Champion'.
Matt has supported some of Australia’s biggest names including Eddie Maguire, Rove and Bert Newton just to name a few. Matt has made numerous television appearances including Fox’s Footy Channel, Today Tonight, Good Morning Australia and also starred as a contestant on Channel 10's reality TV series - The Hothouse.
Whether it's his famous grand illusion spectacular, customised business show, dynamic results driven trade show or his hilarious stand-up comedy magic after-dinner show, the results are the same… a delectable serving of side-splitting comedy magic you'll want to sample again and again!
Book Matt Hollywood now!
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Ben Chisholm
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Award winning/Competitions
· 2001 - Raw Comedy Victorian Finalist
· 2001 - Green Faces Comedy Competition Victorian Heat Winner.
Venues Performed
Victoria
· Star and Garter
· The Comics Lounge
· The Armadale Hotel
· Club Odeon
· Club Evolution
· Sunset Strip
· Toorak Lion
· Corner Hotel
· Kilmore Football Club Sportsmans/Comedy Night
· Young and Jacksons Hotel
· Ringwood RS&L
· The Comedy Club
· Elephant and Wheelbarrow
· Freeza – Bellyflop 05 Youth Festival
· Camp Quality Comedy Tour
· Donvale Sports Club
South Australia
· The Comic Comedy Cellar
· P.J. O’Briens
· Australian Army – Kewswick Barracks Christmas Function
Comical Achievements
· Master of Ceremonies
· Headliner
· Monthly Ringwood RS&L Mega Raffle Host
· Solo Show “Don’t Tell Mum!’ – Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2006
Book Ben Chisholm now!
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Wendy Little
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Wendy Little is a comedian, actor, writer and composer. Her penchant for
funny songs, most likely stems from her parents. They performed in
Gilbert and Sullivan productions and left six-month old Wendy backstage
in a bassinet. She was either destined to be a musical comic or the very
model of a modern major general.
Wendy is the founding member of musical comedy trio The Sheryls - rock queens
who were infamous for their irreverent mix of live songs and
improvisation, dazzling audiences in festivals round the world.
Wendy has performed at many stand-up comedy venues in Melbourne,
Adelaide, Sydney and Edinburgh as well as the Melbourne International
Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festivals, and Edinburgh and Adelaide
Fringe Festivals.
Wendy has a B.A. in drama from LaTrobe University, a M.O.M. (Masters of Management – she thought it was a parenting course) from Monash University and has been seen and heard on the telly and the radio.
Book Wendy Little now!
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Robert Michael Pearson
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Robert Michael Pearson has performed in the US, Canada & Japan and is
being hailed as one of the finest visual comic/cabaret performers in the
business today. While co-writing a lot of comedy routines for his former
comedy/singing group, Robert started writing his own style of comedy for
stage. Inspired by such great comedians as 'CHARLIE CHAPLIN' & 'BUSTER
KEATON' of the silent movie era, he created his own off-the-wall act.
Not only using classic & classical pieces of music for his comedy routines he also plays the
fiddle, sings opera & performs a piece from Riverdance. All this combined
he takes the audience on a wonderful journey, & with each routine he
brings to the stage, what ever the audience is expecting him to do he's
as likely to do the complete opposite, a master of misdirection, people
even think he's a ventriloquist but he's not, it's all part of the magic,
you will find out why......he is being hailed as one of the finest visual
comic/cabaret performers at present.
Demo visual footage available.
Book Robert Michael Pearson now!
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Phil Andrews
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Growing up and residing in Frankston, Phil has a unique outlook on life
through the eyes of a born again Christian. Taking humour from the strange
things Christians do and the interesting questions his friends ask,
Phil has been heard as “Theological Phil”, religious correspondent for
Triple J’s now debunked Today Today program.
Making a mark on the
Melbourne Comedy scene Phil can work either as a performer or
MC using a variety of clean material to suit any corporate event.
After making a start in standup comedy in 2005's RAW comedy Phil can
now be seen as a regular in many Melbourne comedy venues and has also
appeared in the RAW comedy competition in 2006.
Book Phil Andrews now!
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