Daniel Herborn

Daniel Herborn is a journalist and novelist based in Sydney. His writing has appeared or is forthcoming in The Saturday Paper, The Monthly, The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and others. He has also practised law at an Intellectual Property firm specialising in creative industries clients.

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Features

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…

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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.

Features

Why classic cabaret still resonates

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

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.

Features

Like magic, conjuring makes a comeback

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

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Features

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?

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Comedy review: Hot Chick/Tired Mum, Steph Broadbridge, Laugh Outta Lockdown

A dark and glittering new show from the ukulele-wielding comedian.

Features

Does online performance have a post-pandemic future?

Artists, teachers and arts administrators reflect on the future of theatre and comedy online, including questions of access and engagement.

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Features

No laughing matter: how comedians are coping with lockdown

More than any other art form, comedians create a feedback loop with their audience. So what happens when it’s impossible…

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