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.

For more info visit rawcomedy.com.au

Gather your funniest jokes and step into the spotlight for the ultimate quest to discover the nation’s leading emerging comedians. Australia’s premier and most celebrated open mic comedy showdown, RAW Comedy, is back in action!

Your path to the grand prize involves a five-minute act of original humour and the desire to win. Keep your sights set on comedy stardom, survive the preliminary rounds and finals, and you might just be crowned the next Comedy Champion!

RAW Comedy has showcased illustrious participants including Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola, Matt Okine, Becky Lucas and Aaron Chen (just to name a few), establishing it as the premier platform for budding comedians to ascend to new comedic heights, one punchline at a time.

Advance past the regional competitions, and you’ll earn a spot to perform at the RAW Comedy National Grand Final during the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Feeling up to the challenge? Don’t delay! Register today for RAW Comedy 2025. For more info and to sign up visit rawcomedy.com.au

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