Next Gen Comedy is a competition based on audience vote, meaning we’re leaving it up to the people to decide which WA comedians’ career is going to the next level.

“Winning Next Gen was a surreal experience. Being so new to the Perth comedy scene, it amazes me how friendly and supportive the whole scene is here. Winning this has made me feel like I’ve established myself as an act here in Perth, and I can’t wait to see what doors it’ll open for me.” – Ian Burke (2024 winner)

HEAT1: 📅 Sat June 14 6.30pm at Stirling Community Centres – Karrinyup
Hosted by Simone Springer and featuring:
Adam Hymers, Chris Sheilds, Tahlia Baker, Ant Meczes, Lachlan Skinner, Gareth Knight, Idmah Lia, Alex Fleay, Dean Misdale

HEAT 2: 📅 Sat June 14 8.30pm at Stirling Community Centres – Karrinyup
Hosted by Simone Springer and featuring:
Nikolai Blazeski, Nic Meehan, Jamie Salt, David John Robinson, Jim Brent, Alex Lennox, Jared Herft, Fabian Stewart, Michal domanski

HEAT 3: 📅 Sat June 21 6.30pm at Osborne Park Bowling Club
Hosted by Matt Storer and featuring:
Tahar Boughalmi, Tom Leeming, Robert Ferguson, Courtney Morton, Jack Smith, Maxime Labrosse, Wyatt Nixon, Aaron Smyth, George Evans

HEAT 4: Sat June 21 8.30pm at Osborne Park Bowling Club
Hosted by Matt Storer and featuring:
Bee Wilde, Kristine Mallozzi, Michael Munsie, Brad Hayden, Nola Bliss, Roz Evans, Nikos Reuter, Courtney Maldo, Ross Geare, David Doyle.

GRAND FINAL: 📅 Sat June 28 7pm (pop-up bar with food options from 6pm) at Stirling Leisure Centres – Hamersley

Hosted by Matt Dyktynski
Featuring Mickey J from Suns of Fred performing during the voting break.
Grand Finalists: To be confirmed.

THE PRIZE?
• $1500 inc GST Prize money on behalf of the City of Stirling to assist with career and professional development
• A $150 inc GST 5-minute showcase spot at a future WA Comedy All-Stars show alongside Western Australia’s finest Stand-up Comedians.
• Professional mentoring by WA Comedy
• $500 inc GST Prize money for 2nd place and $250 inc GST for 3rd place

WHERE AND WHEN?

Next Gen Comedy is staged exclusively within the City of Stirling at community focused venues.

Two comedians from each heat will be voted by the audience to go through to the Grand Final. Wildcards will also be issued for the Grand Final.

The Grand Final will be held at Stirling Leisure Centres – Hamersley on Saturday June 28 at 7pm. Pop-up bar with food and drinks options from 6pm.
*All venues are fully licensed. 18 + only

WHAT MAKES NEXT GEN COMEDY UNIQUE?

It’s based on audience voting and not by industry judges.
All Next Gen participants receive a $50 inc GST performance fee for heats and Grand Final (if they are selected). Similar events do not pay participants a performance fee.

HOW TO ENTER AS A COMEDIAN?

Visit www.nextgencomedy.com and check your eligibility (18+ only)
Complete the online entry form (Entries close 5pm May 9 2025).
TICKETS

Early Bird Tickets to the Heats and Grand Final are now on sale until 9pm May 26 2025