About Funny Guys

Run by a comedian, not a call centre.

At Funnyguys we want you to have the best experience possible, from the moment you book your act to the final cheers, applause and laughter. When you call us, you are talking to someone who has actually shared a green room with the talent. We have been matching comedians to corporate and social events for more than two and a half decades.

25+

Years in the business

3,000+

Gigs delivered

30+

Comedians on our books

Des Dowling

Founder, Funny Guys

Ready to talk to a human?

Send a quick enquiry and Des or one of the crew will get straight back to you.

Our story

It all started in the late 1990s.

A group of top line comedians decided to pool their experience and knowledge of corporate and social events to set up a one stop shop for booking a comedy act. The idea was simple. Make it easy for clients to book the right comedian, and make sure that recommendation came from people who actually knew the talent.

From the top end of town gala dinners to the footy club awards night. Whether you wanted an MC for a three day conference in Cairns, or someone to give Dad a gentle roasting at his 60th, we figured out how to find the perfect comedy performer.

Twenty five years and more than 3,000 gigs later, the business still runs on the same principle. We answer the phone ourselves, we know every comedian on our books personally, and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit for what you have planned. If we are not, we will tell you that too.

By the numbers

You name a gig, we have done it.

Corporate giants and small family businesses. Cities and country towns. They all recognise the power of laughter. So do we.

25+

Years matching comedians to events

3,000+

Gigs delivered across Australia and internationally

30+

Comedians on our books, personally vetted

24h

Average response time to a booking enquiry

How we work

Three principles, set on day one.

None of this is rocket science. We just made the decision early on that we would do these three things, and we have stuck to them ever since.

Respond promptly

Whether it is a phone call or an email, we get back to you. No call trees, no waiting list, no week long silence. You will hear from us within 24 hours, usually much sooner.

Ask the right questions

Who is the audience. What kind of event. When and where. Why are you booking comedy in the first place. And of course the big one. What is your budget.

Find the right fit

Then we recommend. Not the most expensive comedian on our books. The right one for your crowd, your event, and your budget. Honest matchmaking is the whole job.

A word on pricing

Let us be honest with you about cost.

It is a fairly simple equation. The more high profile a comedian is, the greater their fee is likely to be. There are no industry secrets here. The big names cost the big money.

What is less well known is that there are many, many great comedians you might not recognise immediately who have built brilliant careers, killed at thousands of events, and would suit your event and your budget perfectly.

We make a point of championing them just as much as the household names. Sometimes the right comedian for your event is not the one you have heard of.

"Feel free to read their bios, watch their videos, and then reach out. Or just ring us. We will be straight with you about what you can get for your budget."

Looking for a conference MC?

The MCs is our sister site, dedicated to corporate hosts and conference MCs. Same people behind it, same standards, just focused on the MC side of things.

Visit The MCs →

Not sure where to start?

No dramas. Give us a ring and we'll talk you through your options. We've been doing this for over 25 years.

(03) 9696 0202 or Send an enquiry