Mackay musician Tate Obst finished off the Shine Bright evening with his own rendition of a Sticky Fingers classic. Mr Obst said he had only recently begun performing again and appreciated the opportunities events like Shine Bright gave to artists. I ve been trying to hit as many gigs as I can, and that was really good, he said. Mackay musician Tate Obst after his performance at the Shine Bright Festival on the Labour Day long weekend. Picture: Lillian Watkins Other Mackay locals flocked to the hall of the MECC to get their hit of giggles at the comedy festival. Attendees were dressed to impress, with many saying they were just excited to be out and about again after COVID.
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells
After the year we’ve had, we could all do with a laugh.
Stand-up comedian Daniel Connell has certainly seen a thirst for live humour with sellout crowds flocking to this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
“Everybody is rapt that it’s happening. There’s a spring in our steps.
“All the crowds are just happy to be out. They’re all excited and into it – they’re keen from the get-go.”
Connell is MC for the festival’s roadshow which is stopping in Dandenong on Friday 23 April.
The roadshow features a line-up including Connell, musical humorist Jude Perl, headline act Dilruk Jayasinha and other stand-ups from the festival.
Melbourne Comedy Show to hit Pilbeam Theatre Kirsty Weback, Dane Simpson, Matt Ford, Mel Buttle and Carl Donnell are in the line up for the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow at the Pilbeam Theatre later this month.
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The Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow is about to hit the road and Rockhampton is on the schedule, pinned for April.
The stellar lineup features Australian and international acts.
More than any year before, the comedians are champing at the bit to break out from the barriers, shake off the seclusion and roll out the laughs.
With an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers, buckle in for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song to satisfy all your comedy cravings.
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The Drum Theatre is welcoming back audiences as part of launching its 2021 season.
The headline acts include Carmen by Opera Australia, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow and Tell Me Why by Archie Roach.
Bukjeh is one of first shows of the season, with Palestinian artist Aseel Tayah collaborating with Australian and international artists to share the experience of migration and the refugee experience.
Set in a disaster relief tent, Bukjeh is a series of interactive installations and performances.
It invites the audience into the suitcases, sacks and pockets of those who have had to leave home, exploring their feelings, emotions and experiences.