Deadly Funny is coming back to Newcastle! Cheeky, loud, black, and proud! Join us for an exciting night of comedy as the most incredible comedians and storytellers of the future take the stage. For 18 years this deadly competition has unearthed the freshest, fiercest, funniest comedians and yarn-spinners from the oldest culture on earth. Open to First Nations comedians and storytellers, Deadly Funny and has seen the likes Steph Tisdell, Kevin Kropinyeri, Andy Saunders, Shiralee Hood, Dane Simpson, Elaine Crombie and Sean Choolburra as both participants and mentors. Grab tickets for you and your mates – a night full of laughs awaits! Want to get behind the mic? For more info or to register, head to deadlyfunny.com.au
Club Macquarie
For the past 28 years, emerging comedians have gathered for a showdown of wits in this nation’s most extensive and esteemed open-mic comedy competition. This year is no different! Get ready to witness the rise of the next wave of comedy legends as they take the stage in the quest to find the ultimate 'hidden gem' of the comedy world. Don’t miss out on experiencing our talented competitors in peak condition as they engage in hilarious battle at RAW Comedy 2025! RAW Comedy Alumni include: Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Matt Okine, Becky Lucas, Aaron Chen, Sarah Kendall, Sam Simmons, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Rhys Nicholson, Tom Ballard, Sam Campbell, Georgie Carroll, David Woodhead, Cassie Workman and more.
Max Watt's