Dave Hughes

“A master of his trade.” - The Advertiser

“Dave Hughes is a comedy institution in this town. And it’s easy to see why.” - Herald Sun

“Dave Hughes is Brilliant.” - The Australian

Dave Hughes, known for his sharp wit and quintessentially Australian charm, has seamlessly transitioned his comedic talent from stage to the airwaves and screen. He has co-hosted numerous radio shows, entertained audiences every night on television, appeared on countless podcasts and written books beloved by Australian children. Dave’s current TV presence extends to guest appearances on shows like The Hundred, The Weekly and The Project. Passionate about comedy, Dave continues to perform regularly at clubs nationwide, showcasing his enduring dedication to the craft and his natural ability to leave audiences in stitches.

  • Television
  • Radio
  • Live Shows
  • Awards
  • Recordings
  • Books
  • Corporate

2024 –  Nine: The Hundred with Andy Lee (Panellist)

2024 –  Network Ten: The Project (Guest Host)

2024 –  ABC TV: The Weekly (Instant Expert)

2024 –  Big Yellow Taxi: Jim Jeffries and Friend (Guest)

2024 – ABC TV: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars (Guest)

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)

2021Network Ten: AACTA Awards 2021 (Guest Presenter)

2021Channel 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