Book High Profile Comedians | Australia's Biggest Celebrity Comedians
When your event calls for more than great comedy — when it calls for a name your guests will recognise before they’ve said a word — Australian Network Entertainment’s high profile comedian roster delivers Australia’s biggest and most celebrated comedy talent, all available for corporate events and private functions nationwide.
Every comedian on this page is a genuine Australian celebrity. They are faces your guests see on television, voices they hear on radio and names they recognise from sold-out comedy festivals. Booking one of these acts for your event is not just an entertainment decision — it’s a statement about the calibre of your event and the value you place on your guests’ experience.
Why Book a High Profile Comedian?
The difference between booking a “big name” celebrity comedian and a lesser-known act is not just about talent — it’s about what happens in the room the moment the MC announces who is about to perform.
When a household name walks on stage, the anticipation is immediate and palpable. Your guests sit up straighter. Conversations stop. Phones go away. The room is engaged before a single joke has been told — and that engagement pays dividends throughout the entire performance.
For major awards nights, high-value client functions, significant milestone events and occasions where the entertainment needs to reflect the prestige of the evening, a high profile Australian comedian is an investment that consistently delivers returns in the reaction, the memory and the conversation the next day.
Australia’s Biggest Celebrity Comedians — Available Through ANE
Dave Hughes
One of Australia’s most recognisable and consistently popular comedians. With decades of experience across stand-up, radio and television, Hughesy’s warm, observational comedy about everyday Australian life resonates across every demographic. A name everyone knows, a performance that always delivers. Read More
Peter Helliar
Best known to Australian audiences through his long-running role on The Project, Peter Helliar brings genuine television star power to any event combined with real comedic craft. Warm, versatile and universally appealing, Peter is equally effective as a headline comedian or event MC. Read More
Tommy Little
One of Australia’s fastest-rising comedy stars, Tommy Little has built a national profile through television appearances including The Project and a string of successful live tours. Sharp, energetic and with a natural ability to connect with any audience, Tommy is one of the most exciting corporate comedy bookings available today. Read More
Jimeoin
Few comedians in Australia can claim the sustained career and universal appeal of Jimeoin. His deceptively simple observational style draws audiences in and then hits them with perfectly timed punchlines they never saw coming. A rare act where the 20-somethings and the 60-somethings are laughing equally hard — and one of the safest, most reliable choices for any corporate event. Read More
Kitty Flanagan
One of Australia’s most celebrated and awarded comedians. With a profile built through Utopia, The Yearly and Have You Been Paying Attention?, Kitty brings name recognition and impeccable comic timing to live performance. Particularly effective for events with a strong female audience and progressive company cultures. Read More
Arj Barker
American-born but long adopted by Australian audiences, Arj Barker is one of the sharpest and most intelligent comedians performing today. His layered, carefully crafted material rewards attentive audiences and his international profile adds a unique flavour to any corporate event. Read More
Lawrence Mooney
Acclaimed stand-up comedian and broadcaster with a razor-sharp wit and commanding stage presence born of years hosting major radio programs. Lawrence is equally outstanding as a headline comedian or event MC, bringing intelligence, energy and professionalism to every engagement. Read More
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Booking a Comedian FAQs
Call ANE on (02) 9918-2022 or use our online enquiry form. All of the high profile and celebrity comedians on this page are bookable through ANE. Tell us your event date, location, audience size and budget and we will confirm availability and provide a quotation.
A high profile comedian brings immediate name recognition — your guests know who they are before they’ve said a word. This creates anticipation and a sense of occasion that elevates the entire event. For major awards nights, high-value client functions and prestige events, a celebrity comedian is an investment that consistently delivers.
For Australia’s most in-demand celebrity comedians, we recommend booking 3 to 6 months in advance — and even earlier for October to December bookings when corporate event season peaks. Contact ANE as early as possible to secure your preferred act.
Yes. Several of the celebrity comedians on this page — including Dave Hughes, Peter Helliar, Tommy Little and Lawrence Mooney — are also outstanding MCs who can host your entire event. Let ANE know if you need an MC function and we will advise on the best fit.
Fees on high quality professional comedians can range from approximately $1500-$15,000 + GST with high profile or “celebrity” comedians generally starting at around $5000 + GST. Australian Network Entertainment has comedians Australia Wide to suit most budgets.
Book Early — These Acts Fill Fast
Australia’s most in-demand celebrity comedians have busy schedules —
and corporate event season from October to December is particularly competitive.
ANE strongly recommends enquiring 3 to 6 months in advance to secure your preferred act for your preferred date.
Call ANE on (02) 9918-2022 or use our online enquiry form.
All of the comedians on this page are available for corporate and select private events.
Tell us your event date, location and budget and we’ll confirm availability and provide a quotation fast.
Also check out our Top 10 corporate comedians and how to book them blog