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What is RAW Comedy?

For over 20 years RAW Comedy has seen some of the nation’s finest funny-makers cannonball into comedy acclaim, find out more about Australia's largest open mic comedy competition. Find out more

2023 RAW Comedy National Grand FInal

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Why try comedy?

We asked some of Australia’s funniest folk for tips and tricks to get you started on your comedy journey – sign up to participate in RAW Comedy to access exclusive videos with tips from those comedians who’ve “been there, done that”! More info

Introducing the 2023 RAW Comedy National Winner!

Congratulations to 2023 national winner Henry Yan from Victoria, and runner-ups Jacquelyn Richards (VIC), Meg Jager (QLD) and Rapha Manajem (VIC) Read more

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Australia’s biggest open mic comedy competition!

Gather your funniest jokes and step into the spotlight for the ultimate quest to discover the nation's top emerging comedians.

With past competitors including Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola, Matt Okine, Becky Lucas, and Aaron Chen (just to name a few), RAW Comedy is the premier platform for budding comedians to ascend to new comedic heights, one punchline at a time.

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