Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Chris Komorek, Journalist

Reviews / Arts
Nazeem Hussain: Hussain In The Membrane
"It's a fast-paced, fun hour that could use tightening, but still proves why Hussain is one of Australia's leading comedians."
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Alexis Dubus Versus The World
"The charismatic Dubus is comfortable on stage and he captivates the audience the minute he appears."
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Nicholas Huntley's The Great Diptator
"He had the audience captivated, he just needed the confidence to take us on that journey into his brain."
Reviews / Arts
Evan Desmarais: Bad Things, Right Reasons
"He even, at one point, took an audience member's phone to check for dick pics."
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Brendon Burns: Trying To Look Supercool While Effectively Dropping My Trousers
"It's brash and it's fun."
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Aerial
"Their talent is undeniable, but there isn't a point in the entire show that truly takes the audience's breath away."
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Tom Ballard: The World Keeps Happening
"It's comedy you desperately want to retell to your friends, but you know you'll end up sounding like a lunatic."
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Damien Vosk: Your Average Guy
"It's worth checking out this year, so you can say that you saw him when he started, because he has potential."
Features / Music
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Reviews / Arts
Dylan Moran: Off The Hook
"Moran is truly Off The Hook as he speaks frankly about taboo topics such as growing old, death and depression."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Alpine
"Alpine’s entrance was met with rapturous applause and whistling, with many hardly able to contain the smiles on their faces."
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Justin Hamilton: Snacks!
"Hamilton owns the stage and the audience in an hour of quick-witted humour."