Bris Funny Fest
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| Bris Funny Fest | |
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 Bris Funny Fest 2016 Logo | |
| Genre | Arts festival |
| Dates | 2018: 1-26 August 2017: 2-20 August |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Brisbane |
| Country | Australia |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Inaugurated | 2016 |
| Website | BrisFunnyFest.com Note: Sometimes the website is too old to display; this will take any user to a nonexistent domain. |
The Bris Funny Fest is a fringe comedy festival held annually in Brisbane, Australia since its inception in September 2016.[1]
Founded by Kath Marvelley, the festival emerged as an alternative event after the Brisbane Fringe Festival did not occur in 2016. Notable performers at the festival include Matt Okine, contributing to its claim as the largest comedy festival in Queensland. The festival offers a diverse range of comedic genres, including stand-up comedy, improvisational theater, sketch comedy, and musical theater.[2]
Operating under an open-access model akin to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Bris Funny Fest charges no participation fees and relies on a volunteer-based organizational structure, with Steven Morgan leading the team in 2017.[3][4] Adam O'Sullivan took over as festival director in 2018. Events during the festival take place across various venues throughout Brisbane, primarily centred around the Heya Bar in Fortitude Valley, Queensland.
Performers have the flexibility to approach any venue for hosting their events, with organizers guiding both performers and venues.[5]
Previous Brisbane Fringe Festival[edit]
The previous Brisbane Fringe Festival ran from 2012 to 2015, co-directed by Kylie Southwell[6] with comedy curation by Scott Black[7] who now works as an advisor on Bris Funny Fest.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Bris Funny Fest". 11 April 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Bris Funny Fest". brisfunnyfest.com. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Bris Funny Fest Team". brisfunnyfest.com. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Comedy & Acting". Steven Morgan. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Who needs a Fringe Festival anyway?". www.artshub.com.au. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Lessons from Brisbane Fringe 2013". The Creative Issue - News for Creatives. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Brisbane Fringe Comedy Festival". www.abc.net.au. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Bris Funny Fest Team". brisfunnyfest.com. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
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