Token Artist’s Lizzy Hoo and Sez, along with Elaine Crombie are set to host grand finals for the next generation of stand-ups.

Melbourne Comedy Festival have announced Lizzy Hoo as the host of the RAW Comedy National Grand Final on Sunday 13 April at Melbourne Town Hall! Past participants have included Anne Edmonds, Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola and Aaron Chen.

In yet more exciting news for upcoming comedians and those hoping to enjoy the future of comedy ahead of the curve, Sez will host the Class Clowns National Grand Final on Thursday 3 April at Melbourne Town Hall. Students have been working hard to rehearse and refine their act with the help of a professional comedian and now a select few will join Sez in the National Grand Final for a chance to win a cash prize of $1500!

Capping off Melbourne Comedy Festivals celebration of tomorrow’s stars is Deadly Funny; the national comedy competition unearthing the freshest and funniest First Nations talent from across the country. Deadly Funny has helped propel Steph Tisdell, Dane Simpson, Elaine Crombie, Jay Wymarra, and many more to stardom, and now Elaine Crombie returns to host the 2025 National Grand Final on Monday 14 April, with the Deadly Funny crown and a $3,000 cash prize up for grabs!

See Sez and Lizzy Hoo help the stars of tomorrow brave the stage, and then enjoy their live shows! Ticket via: comedy.com.au