With previous competitors including Chris Lilley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Gadsby, Peter Helliar, Claire Hooper, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola and Luke McGregor, applicants are in excellent company for a competition that is often considered an integral springboard in comedy careers across the country.
Heats will take place across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and Australian Capital Territory before culminating in a live national grand final during the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
