Raw Comedy ACT Final

Part of Canberra Comedy Festival's Season

Think you’ve got what it takes to make a splash in the comedy scene? Dive into RAW Comedy – Australia’s largest and most prestigious open mic competition!

After two rounds of heats at The Civic Pub, this is the night to choose which fresh Canberran comedians will sink or swim on to the RAW Comedy National Grand Final in Melbourne, where they will battle to become this year's RAW Comedy Champion and jump into the fastlane to perform at Edinburgh Fringe.

Throw yourself into the RAW Comedy waters, where the nation’s best and boldest comedy athletes jump in head first and compete for a prized podium position. Whether it’s a perfect 10 or bellyflop, dipping your toes into the water and onto the stage is a rush like no other, so register for RAW Comedy 2017!

Previous comedy competitors making waves include Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Claire Hooper, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola and Luke McGregor, proving that RAW Comedy really is the springboard to success.

It’s time to take the plunge!

If you wish to register as a performer/contestant, please visit http://comedyfestival.com.au/raw/sign-up