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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?

Turning dark days into comedy
Three comedians explore how they tackle difficult autobiographical material in their festival shows.

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…

How to make the most of a Fringe festival
Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.

How to run an indie record label that endures
Eclectic indie label Chapter Music is celebrating its 30th year of operations. Founder Guy Blackman discusses the label’s longevity and…

How stand-up comedy is helping cancer patients tell their stories
The therapeutic possibilities of comedy are being explored at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through workshops run by Rachel Berger.

Why classic cabaret still resonates
The 1930s remains a source of fascination for contemporary artists – why does the era keep drawing us back?

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

Like magic, conjuring makes a comeback
From Adelaide Fringe to Sydney Opera House, magic is having a renaissance on Australian stages – but why?

TikTok comics hone art with an app
Comedians might be reaching new audiences thanks to TikTok’s algorithms, but what impact is it having on their careers?