Naturally charming and unmistakably Australian, Dave Hughes is one of this country’s sharpest comedic minds. By turning everyday foibles into rich and hilarious routines delivered in his classic laconic style, Hughesy owns any stage he appears on.
Having dominated comedy clubs and stages for decades across the country, Dave’s comedy career has also expanded into television and radio. Dave currently co-hosts the hugely popular radio show The Morning Crew with Hughesy, Ed and Erin on the HIT Network. He is a judge on the Network 10’s The Masked Singer, where his incredible wardrobe, dad dancing and bonkers guesses have been the highlights of this unique, runaway hit show.
Dave appears regularly on all your favourite Aussie tv programs including The Hundred on Channel Nine, Celebrity Gogglebox, and Would I Lie To You? Australia (both on Network Ten). Dave’s tv show Hughesy We Have a Problem, premiered on Network Ten in early 2018 to rave reviews and big audiences and ran for five consecutive seasons.
2022 saw Dave release his Amazon special Ridiculous, as well as the publish his fourth children’s book, How Not to Annoy Mum. In 2023 Hughesy stepped it up even further, delivering a brand-new live show called Too Good to huge crowds at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Hughesy’s passion for his craft has never waned, which is why you’ll still find him any night of the week performing at comedy clubs across the country.
2023 – Binge: Rhys and Joel’s Family Christmas (Guest)
2023 – Foxtel Go: Celebrity Gogglebox (Guest)
2019-2023 – Network Ten: The Masked Singer (5 seasons) (Panellist)
2023 – Nine: The Hundred with Andy Lee (Panellist)
2023 – ABC TV: The Weekly (Guest)
2023 – Fox Sports: The Back Page (Guest)
2023 – Comedy Channel: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
2022 – Channel 7: The Front Bar (Guest)
2022 – Network Ten: Ridiculous Amazon special (TV special)
2022 – Network Ten: Would I Lie To You (Panellist)
2022 – Network Ten: Celebrity Gogglebox (guest)
2021 – Network Ten: AACTA Awards 2021 (Guest Presenter)
2021 – Channel 7: Hey Hey It’s 50 Years (Hey Hey It’s Saturday Anniversary Special) (Guest)
2018-20 – Network Ten: Hughesy, We Have A Problem (Host)
2020 – Stan: Lockdown Comedy Festival (Host, Ep 1)
2020 – 10 Play: Drunk History Australia (Cameo)
2019 – ABC TV: The Yearly with Charlie Pickering (Drump History segment)
2019 – Network Ten: Celebrity Name Game (Guest)
2019 – ABC TV: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Comedy Spot)
2018 – ABC TV: Tomorrow Tonight (Panellist)
2018 – Channel Nine: The 59th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (Stand-up/Opening)
2018 – ABC TV: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Oxfam Gala (Comedy Spot)
2017 – Network Ten: CRAM (Guest Panellist)
2017 – Network Ten: All Star Family Feud – Hughes’s v Langbroek’s
2017 – ABC TV: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Gala (Comedy Spot)
2017 – Channel Nine: The 59th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (Stand-Up/Opening)
2017 – ABC ME: Stand & Deliver (Comedy Spot – For Kids)
2015-17 – Channel Nine: The Footy Show (Regular/panellist)
2014-17 – Network Ten: Have You Been Paying Attention? (Regular Guest)
2016 – Channel Nine: Hughes The Boss (Feature)
2016 – Channel Nine: Postcards (Guest)
2016 – Channel Nine: The 58th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (Stand-up)
2016 – Channel Nine: Australia’s Got Talent (Host)
2016 – Network Ten: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Oxfam Gala (Stand up)
2016 – Comedy Channel: Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Big Three-Oh! (Stand-up)
You can download a full list of Television credits below
2021-2024 – HIT Network: The Morning Crew with Hughesy, Ed and Erin
2020 -2021 – HIT Network: Drive with Hughesy and Ed
2018-2019 – HIT Network: Drive with Hughesy and Kate
2015-2017 – KIIS and Mix FM: Drive with Hughesy and Kate
2002-2013 – NOVA 100: Breakfast with Hughesy and Kate
2001 – Triple M: Melbourne The Dave and Dave Show (Host with Dave O’Neil – Saturday Mornings)
2000 – Triple M (National): Regular Segment
1999-2000 – Triple R: The Breakfasters (Regular Segment)
1999-2000 – Triple M: Melbourne Crud (Regular Segment)
2024 – Fully Furnished – Solo Show
Adelaide Fringe Festival, Gold Coast Laughs Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival
2023 – Too Good – Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival
2022 – Trending – Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival
2022 – Dave Hughes Live – Solo Show
The Sydney Opera House
2020 – Ridiculous – Solo Show
Brisbane Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival
2019 – Hairy – Solo Show
Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Hobart Spiegeltent, Canberra Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Wollongong Spiegeltent, Caloundra, Noosa, Gold Coast Spiegeltent, Perth Comedy Festival, Newcastle Spiegeltent, Sutherland, Soho Theatre London, Horizon Festival Sunshine Coast
2018 – The Snorkeler – Solo Show
Perth Fringe World, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Hobart Spiegeltent, Canberra Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Wollongong Spiegeltent, Wagga Wagga Comedy Festival
2018 – Dave Hughes Live – Solo Show
Castle Hill, Yarraville Club, Cammeray, Windsor
2017 – Deluded – Solo Show
Perth Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Canberra Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Regional Australian tour
2016 – Sweet – Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Comedy Festival, Regional Australian tour
2016 – Dave Hughes Live – Solo Show
Byron Bay Theatre
2015 – Pumped – Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Geelong, Hobart, Campbelltown, Hornsby, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Ipswich, Mackay, Perth, Brisbane, Packenham, Dandenong, Darwin.
You can download a full list of Live Show credits below
2013: TV Tonight Awards, Winner: Best Sports Show or Coverage – Before The Game
2013: TV Tonight Awards, Winner: Best Light Entertainment – The Project
2013: The Project Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Light Entertainment Program
2013: Before The Game Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Sports Program
2012: The Project Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Light Entertainment Program
2012: Before The Game Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Sports Program
2011: Before The Game Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Sports Program
2010: Before The Game Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Sports Program
2009: Nominee for Comedian of the Year – GQ Magazine “Men of the Year” Awards
2009: Before The Game Nominated for a Logie – Most Popular Sports Program
2007: Winner of ARIA Awards for Best Comedy Release
2005: Nominated for Best On-Air Team with Kate Langbroek & Dave O’Neil for the NOVA 100 Breakfast Show – Australian Commercial Radio Awards
2003: Award for Outstanding Radio Comedy Performance: Hughesy, Kate and Dave – Australian Comedy Awards
2003: Nominated for the Australian Commercial Radio Awards Best On-Air Team with Kate Langbroek & Dave O’Neil for the NOVA 100 Breakfast Show
2003: Nominated for the ARIA Best Comedy Album Award for Whatever
2002: Winner of the RAWARDS Best On-Air Team with Kate Langbroek & Dave O’Neil for the NOVA 100 Breakfast Show
2000: Nominated for the Campus Activities Victoria Best Comedy Act Award
1999: Nominated for the Stella Award for Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Bone Idle
1999: Nominated for the Campus Activities Victoria Best Comedy Act Award
2014: Release of Pointless through Universal Pictures
2011: Release of Double Up Hughesy DVD double pack of Handy and Live through Liberation/Warner Music
2009: Release of Dave Hughes is Handy through Liberation/Warner Music
2006: Release of Dave Hughes Live through Liberation/Warner Music
2006: Release of The Best of The Glass House (2002-2006) DVD by ABC Enterprises and distributed through Roadshow Entertainment
2002: Release of Whatever released through Liberation/Warner Music
2001: Release of the Melbourne Comedy Festival CD compilation through Rubber Music, distributed by BMG Australia
Alongside his wife, Holly Dave has written four children’s books:
2022: Scholastic How Not to Annoy Mum
2020: Scholastic How Not to Annoy Dad
2019: Scholastic Excuse Me, Santa!
2018: Scholastic Excuse Me!
Dave Hughes is available to perform or host your next corporate event.
Please get in touch with our dedicated staff here to discuss what we can do for you and your team.
Previous clients Include:
Bakers Delight
Columbus Line
Fujitsu
Gippsland Business Awards
Microsoft
National Australia Bank
Coles
IMA Insurance
Telstra
AFL
AGL
The Herald Sun
Clemengers
IMA Insurance
Harvey Norman
Testimonials:
“Dave Hughes was the perfect comedian for our charity gala, celebrating ten years of animal rescue work. Dave is a down-to-earth, genuine guy who had our guests laughing and smiling all through his act. His comedy brought warmth and a great energy to the night and set the tone as a feel-good night that everyone present will remember.” – Little Oak Sanctuary Gala Dinner
“Dave was a great hit as the guest speaker at our conference dinner. He took the time to interact with delegates prior to presenting, which the audience loved and which made the night.” – Pharmacy Guild Dinner
“Dave was the ultimate professional. Funny, charming, warm and an amazing entertainer. He went above and beyond to meet as many people as possible and his performance on stage was simply outstanding” – Hartley Lifecare 60th Anniversary Celebration