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How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'

Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…

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Wellbeing tips for surviving a gruelling festival season Part 2: Melbourne International Comedy Festival

How do comedians, clowns, cabaret artists and festival directors juggle self-care with the rigours of MICF?

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Making the jump from RAW Comedy

What do comedy competitions like RAW give comedians and what’s the next stage in their career after competing?

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Damian Callinan, comedian

There’s more to comedy than just making people laugh, Damian Callinan explains.

Career Advice

Fringe benefits: does playing Edinburgh really help your career?

Four Australian artists reflect on their trip to the world’s biggest arts festival and consider whether the benefits of attending…

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Cruise Entertainer

As cruising returns, we talk with entertainer Neven Connelly about opportunities for this unique travelling gig.

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How to make the most of a Fringe festival

Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.

Career Advice

Building a career in comedy

Four comedians talk to ArtsHub about the challenges and triumphs of building a career in this competitive industry.