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

Baz McAlister, Journalist

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Dan Rath & Corey White: Diagnosed
"It’s a double-header show, a half-hour each, but with more laughs and killer material than I’ve seen in many solo hours."
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The Comedy Confessional
"With a guaranteed different line-up every night, it’s well worth returning."
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Geoff Boyz: Inventions From A Scotsman
"Boyz saves the best for last, pulling out a simply exceptional Robert De Niro impersonation that’s strong enough to be the focus of an entire show rather than just an epic closer."
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Dan Willis: The Walking Dead
"By the time Willis’ hour of effortless comedy is done, even non-fans who don’t know the difference between Dale and Hershel will have a warm glow."
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Bane Trilogy: II
"The storyline – with the second episode involving Bane’s one-time friend who’s turned into a monster by radioactive sludge – is tight and peppered with gags. Make sure you catch all three instalments."
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Rose Callaghan And Mates
"Callaghan is a fantastic MC, driving home laugh after laugh as she energetically rolls through yarns about her hipster-infested share house and her dating disasters, with a splash of twerking for effect."
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Best Of British
"Melbourne resident and Brit expat Dan Willis puts together a different bill of visiting UK comics every day of the festival to do a solid ten or 15 minutes of material, which equals some of the best value at MICF."
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Sara Pascoe Vs The Truth
"If you’re in the mood for some clever comedy that veers through the realms of philosophy and science, this is a hot ticket."
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Jason Byrne In You Name The Show
"There’s not as much hauling people on stage to do mad shit as there’s been in the past – but it’s not necessary. Byrne’s at his best when focused, in the zone, and in full comedy flow."
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Eastend Cabaret: Dirty Talk
Their hilarious interplay fused with songs about danger wanks and tiny sex robots makes the sexy, racy Dirty Talk a great night out.
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Kyle Kinane
"He’s not afraid to lose most of us to win a few of us hard."
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Gillian Cosgriff: This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
"Gillian Cosgriff’s easy charm lies in the fact she’s clearly a polished musical performer with one hell of a set of pipes."