Up-and-coming comedienne At just 19 years old, Ruby undeniably holds her own amongst the more experienced in the comedy scene. Having won RAW Quest 2017 after just a few months of stand up, Ruby went on to perform in her first Comedy Festival show, and take out the award for Best Debut in 2018. She has performed in The Best Comedy Show On Earth at Sky City, opened for Urzila Carlson, is booked to open for Greg Fleet, currently works as a writer for 7 Days, and shows no signs of slowing down. With a mix of perfect comedic timing, musical elements, and fresh and original observations on the world, Ruby brings a unique and exciting new voice to comedy. 

"Possibly the most naturally talented young comedian in NZ." - Brendhan Lovegrove

"I can already see her making huge comedy waves over the next few years." - The Spinoff

Pax is regarded as one of the most exciting young acts in the country by his peers and audiences alike.

Pax was nominated for the Billy T Award in 2013 with only 2 two years of comedy under his belt. He has gone on to appear on a number of local television shows Including TV One's panel show Word Up, TV 3s 7 Days, Maori TVs Crack Up and a regular on the critically acclaimed Brown Eye.

Born and raised in the New Zealand and the son of immigrant parents, Pax brings a unique perspective that resonates with people of every background.  His hectic blend of personal stories and insightful observations will have you pondering the big questions of life whilst simultaneously doubled over with laughter.

Raw Comedy Quest finalist & Billy T Comedy Award nominee.

 “A genuine talent with a natural gift for stand up” - INGRID GRENAR

Nick Rado is an international multi award winning presenter, producer, writer, MC and stand-up comedian. He has written for, and featured in, TV shows such as TV3's 7 Days, TVNZ's 'Short Poppies' (Rhys Darby's sitcom) as recurring character Jeff Mason, TVNZ’s ‘AotearoHA’s Next Big Thing’ and ‘A Night At The Classic”. He performs regularly at the NZ International Comedy Festival with shows such as 'How did we survive the 90's?' and other winners. Nick has performed Stand-up comedy to critical acclaim in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Netherlands, the United States, China, Australia and NZ at comedy festivals from Edinburgh, Leicester, Brighton, Bath, and New Zealand to Hong Kong. He is also a regular performer on the UK comedy circuit for Avalon, Comedy Cafe, Off the Curb, Mirth Control, Jongleurs and Highlight and in Los Angeles you’ll find him at the Akbar, The Ice House and the world famous LA Comedy Store

Star of TV3's current series '1000 Apologies' and The Millen Baird Show A previous Billy T Award nominee, Winner of Raw Comedy Quest in 1998 and Winner of 'BEST SHOW' - 2004 NZ International Comedy Festival Tarun has been on the local pro circuit for over ten years.
Having performed in Australia, North America, Asia, South Africa and the UK. In recent times he has dabbled in the thespian world and has chalked up 3 theatre pieces, D'arranged Marriage, From India with love and Cornershop Confessions.

Having won the Billy T Award and the NZ Comedy Guild Best Female Comedian, Justine has established herself as one of the best bloody stand ups we have here in New Zealand. Justine does not suffer fools. No she doesn’t. Those who know Justine will readily testify to the fact she is one of the most honest and confronting comics you’re likely to meet. This combined with her razor sharp wit and biting commentary, makes Justine one of the funniest people you’re likely to meet. Yeah she's been on the TV with appearances on The Comedy Gala, AotearoHA, 7Days, A Night at the Classic, hosted TV3’s Divas and has been a writer for both The Jono Project and Rhys Darby’s show which screened on both TVNZ and Netflix, Short Poppies. A leading light of New Zealand Comedy, Justine is just as comfortable in a theatre or a local bar in the country. Simply - one of our best.

Hailing from Cripple Creek Colorado, country music legend, Wilson Dixon's melodic philosophies on life have seen him become one of the most loved characters on the Aust, UK and NZ circuit.

He has had sold out season's at The New International Comedy Festival and has won awards for "Best Show" and in 2010 he won the supreme Festival Award "The Fred" for outstanding artistic achievement.

Before sweeping the New Zealand International Comedy Festival his show "Wilson Dixon's American Dream" played to rave reviews at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe and 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Directly after the Edinburgh Fringe Wilson went on to appear in his own 4 part radio series for the BBC - "The Wilson Dixon Line" which received a second transmission in 2010.  "The Wilson Dixon Line" was also broadcast on Australia's ABC Radio in January 2011.

Wilson has performed at almost every UK comedy venue and Festival including the Edinburgh Fringe, Glasgow Comedy Festival and the Leicester Comedy Festival to name but a few. Wilson has also appeared on the NZ Zealand International Comedy Festival's " Comedy Gala" 4 years in a row, and in 2009 he appeared in the "TV2 Christmas Gala" and the ABC's "Spicks and Specks" in Australia and Paramount UK's "The World Stands Up". Wilson has also supported live tours with UK greats Stewart Lee and David O'Doherty. In July 2010 Wilson completed a successful tour of the UK with "Wilson Dixon's American Dream". Wilson was the headline act in TV2's "Comedy Christmas Cracker - The Work Do" 2010 and was invited to appear in TV3's "7 Days" 2010 season finale  and also featured as a headliner in TV2′s "Comedy Jam - A Night of Musical Comedy".

7 Days regular and star of “What We Do In The Shadows”, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer has been performing his unique brand of self-deprecating, observational and deadpan comedy since 2003. In that time he's won the Billy T James Award, appeared on film and television, and performed in Australia, America, England, Scotland, Singapore and as far as the Middle East and South America.

Since becoming a father recently, Cori's truly happy for the first time ever, but that doesn't mean he’s stopped disliking a lot of stuff. From NZ ‘Socialites’, to people who post inspirational quotes, to reality TV "stars", there's a lot of annoying people on this earth. Join him as he dissects the people he desperately hopes his daughter doesn't turn into.

 "… keep an eye out for future works by the man with exponential potential, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer." - Concrete Playground

Ben Hurley has conquered the toughest of crowds and reviewers alike and is adept at tailoring his material and persona to what the event requires. He consistently sells out shows at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, in 2012 and 2013 joined up with Steve Wrigley for Live & Unleashed which was subsequently made into World Famous with Ben & Steve for TV3. Ben is widely recognized from his regular appearances on TV3’s 7Days, for which he is also Head Writer. He’s had numerous other TV appearances with several Comedy Galas, AotearoHA, After Hours, Funny Roots, @Seven and hosting the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards. 2015 saw Ben host his late night panel show Ben Defend New Zealand at the NZICF and touring the country with both the Fresh-Up Comedy Tour and 7Days Live

Lana Walters

NZ International Comedy Festival;

·  2018 Nominated for 'Best Newcomer' for 'Faking It'

·  2017 Nominated for 'Best Newcomer' for 'Jokes B4 Blokes'

·  2017 & 2018 Performed in ‘The Best Comedy Show on Earth’ showcase at Sky City

·  2016 RAW Comedy Quest Finalist

NZ Comedy Guild Awards;

·  2017 Nominated for 'Breakthrough Performer of the Year'

·  2016 Nominated for 'Best Newcomer'

Other Major performances and achievements;

·  Performed hundreds of Comedy gigs around Auckland, also in Wellington, Tauranga, Rotorua and Gisborne

·  Feminists are Funny Fundraiser Comedy Night for Auckland Women’s Centre held at Q Theatre 2016, 2017, 2018  

·  Giggle and Vines Comedy at Rhythm & Vines 2017

·  Comedy Writer for TV3 shows; Funny Girls, Jono & Ben, 7 Days and The Project

·  Actress in 'Only in Aotearoa' Maori TV & Jono&Ben

·  Regular Improviser in 'Snort' and 'Mackenzie's Daughters' (Winner best Comedy Ensemble AKL Fringe 2018)