Dane Simpson

‘A brilliant highlight’ The Age
‘Massively talented’ Time Out
‘Dane Simpson is proving that the best comedy can be found in the most genuine human experiences’ Daily Advertiser
Dane Simpson - 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Dane Simpson - 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow
Dane Simpson - Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala 2018

Dane Simpson is a brilliant storyteller, whose humour is full of honesty and heart. 

A proud Gamilaraay man based in Wagga Wagga, Dane made himself known on the comedy scene as a National Finalist for Deadly Funny in 2015. 

Since then, it has been a whirlwind of corporate gigs, tours, and festival runs – as both a solo artist and as part of Aborigi-LOL.  

Now a regular on our TV screens, he has most recently appeared on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas, Guy Montgomery’s Spelling Bee and That Blackfella Show. His stand-up comedy special Didgerydoozy was released by Paramount+ in 2022. 

Drawing inspiration from family life, Dane finds humour in everyday situations, often involving multiple generations. Whether it’s son Ari, wife Eleanor or dad Bow, Dane’s good-natured ribbing makes for wonderful, shared moments on stage. 

He is also an accomplished actor with roles in Cop This (2026), Residence (2024), The Emu War (2023), and more, and a highly sought-after MC and comedian on the corporate circuit. 

During lockdown, Dane created and hosted the cult-hit “Servo Bingo” – an interactive, online show revolving around the vehicles and characters turning up at the service station opposite Thirsty Crow brewery in Wagga. It was great. “Dog in a Ute!” 

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2026: Good Food Everyday – Network 10 

2026: Tonight At The Museum – ABC 

2025: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Supershow – ABC  

2025: That Blackfella Show – ABC 

2025: Guy Montgomery’s Spelling Bee – ABC 

2024: Deadly Funny National Grand Final (guest spot) – NITV 

2024: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala – ABC 

2023: Thank God You’re Here – Network 10 

2023: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Supershow – ABC  

2023: Question Everything – ABC 

2023: The Amazing Race – Celebrity Edition – Network 10 

2022: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Supershow – ABC  

2022: Would I Lie To You? – Network 10 

2022: The Cook Up with Adam Liaw – SBS  

2021: The Weekly with Charlie Pickering – ABC 

2021: The Hundred with Andy Lee – Channel 9 

2021: Letter and Numbers – SBS 

2021: Deadly Funny National Grand Final 2021 (Host) – NITV 

2021: RAW Comedy National Grand Final 2020/2021 (Host) – SBS Viceland 

2021: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala – ABC 

2019: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Supershow – ABC  

2018: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala – ABC 

2018: Have You Been Paying Attention? – Channel 10 

2018: Get Krack!n – ABC 

2017: Comedy Up Late – ABC 

2026 – 100% Hits – Solo Show

2025 –  Didgeri-Dad – Solo Show

2025 -Blak Holes (with Isaac Compton) 

2024 – The King and I (with Bow Simpson) 

2023  – Always Was Always Will Be Funny – Solo Show

2021/22  – Didgeridoozy – Solo Show

2021 – Best of Wagga Wagga 

2021 – Fire Drum Fun 

2018 – Rough Draft 

2026: COP THIS – Johnno

2024: Residence – Donald

2023: The Emu War – Archie 

2018: The Merger Featured Extra 

2017: Aboriginal Advancement League Inc – 60th Anniversary Festival 

2017: Gateway Health Multicultural Clinic 

2016: NSW State Lands Councils Conference 

2023: TGIF with Anna Moulder and Richard Glover – ABC Radio (regular guest) 

2018: Geraldine Hickey’s Max Headroom Comedy Special – 3RRR 

2025 Comedy In The Vines 

2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Dave Hughes & Friends 

2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Comedy Rooms of Melbourne 

2020 Servo Bingo 

2020 Adelaide Fringe – Aborigi-LOL: The Return of the Boomerang 

2020 Perth Fringe World 

2019 Adelaide Fringe – Aborigi-LOL 

2019 Perth Fringe World – Sold out shows – Aborigi-LOL 

2019 NRL Indigenous All Stars Camp 

2018 Melbourne Fringe Festival – Aborigi-LOL 

2018 The Gold Coast XXI Commonwealth Games Festival 

2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival– Aborigi-LOL 

2018 Fearless Comedy Gala (Canberra Theatre Centre) 

2018 Falls Festival – Marion Bay 

2017 Blackout Comedy Night – Wagga Wagga/Albury (Producer/Performer) 

2017 Floriade – Nightfest 

2017 Fearless Comedy Gala (Canberra Theatre Centre) 

2017 Wagga Wagga Comedy Festival – Wagga Wagga vs Canberra (Producer/Performer) 

2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (18 shows across regional VIC) 

2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Sold out season – Aborigi-LOL 

2017 Reconciliation Gala (Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne) 

2017 Falls Festival – Lorne 

2016 Blackout Comedy Night – Wagga Wagga/Albury (Producer/Performer) 

2016 Fearless Comedy Gala (Canberra Theatre Centre) 

2016 Wagga Wagga Comedy Festival – Riverina Comedy Club (Producer/Performer) 

2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Sell out shows – Aborigi-LOL 

2016 Aboriginal Comedy AllStars tour (48 shows across regional SA, VIC, NSW, QLD, NT and WA) 

2015 Deadly Funny competition, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, NSW winner 

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