Past Deadly Funny Events

Cheeky and loud, black and proud, Deadly Funny is Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s national comedy competition unearthing the freshest and funniest First Nations talent from across the country.

Deadly Funny 2024

Deadly Funny 2024 national finalists: Ben Moodie, Elliot Rovedi, Tyson Walker (joint winner), Kalah Lovegrove (joint winner), Kirsten Lynch and Zane Harlem.

2023 DEADLY FUNNY NATIONAL GRAND FINAL

The 2023 Deadly Funny title was awarded to Shahnee Hunter from Djabugay, Ewamian, Mbabaram & Butchulla, QLD. With special mentions to national finalists Nathan Wright and Tarsh Jago

2022 DEADLY FUNNY NATIONAL GRAND FINAL

The 2022 Deadly Funny title was awarded to Janty Blair from Butchulla QLD, with special mentions given to David Human and Dora Smith.

2021 DEADLY FUNNY NATIONAL GRAND FINAL

Congratulations to Jahmarley Dawson (Wanyii/Gamilaroi, Queensland) the 2021 Deady Funny winner. Special mentions to Cy Fahey, Ben Moodie and Kasey Johnson.

2019 DEADLY FUNNY NATIONAL GRAND FINAL

Congratulations to the 2019 Deadly Funny winner Fabian Woods from Western Australia!

The 2019 Deadly Funny National Final & Showcase was aired NITV on Tuesday 3 December 2019, you can watch clips from the 2019 event on YouTube.

2019 Deadly Funny National Final Front row: Kylan Ambrum, Cy Fahey, Fabian Woods, Tyler Saunders (guest artist), Luca Saunders (guest artist), Leon Filewood (guest artist), Kevin Kropinyeri (judge), Allara Briggs-Pattison (Dhungala Baarka, guest artist). Back row: Dave Human, Micah Kickett, Maryanne Johns, Trent Wilson, Steph Tisdell, Ian Bennell, Kasey Johnson, Yvette Holt, Sam Simmons (judge), Maggie Walsh, Celia Pacquola (judge), Jay Wymarra, Nancy Bates (Dhungala Baarka, guest artist), Caroline Martin (judge)