Breaking down barriers for emerging comedians
Our crowdfunded Comedy Lab supports emerging Australian comedians with no-cost production services and access to professional facilities, backed by our award-winning team and network.
What exactly is Comedy Lab?
Comedy Lab is a crowdfunded initiative that provides comedians with free access to studios, crew, and equipment to create screen or audio projects, ranging from simple podcasts to ambitious proofs of concept or live performances.
It aims to break down barriers and offer practical career support for comedians, including performers, writers, and directors, to elevate their content.
Got an idea to pitch?
The next round of Comedy Lab will be opening soon. Keep an eye on this website for more information.
Four ways comedy lab can help
Space to work
We provide access to our co-working space, Podcast Studio, Main Studio, meeting room and rehearsal space.
Crew support
Our award-winning team of videographers, writers, directors and producers can support creators in making their ideas happen.
Equipment
Creators can access professional video and photography equipment including cameras, lenses, microphones and lighting.
Networking
Creators can connect to our network of comedy makers and industry professionals for collaboration and career support.
Why support Comedy Lab?
Funding and opportunities for new comedy content are hard to come by, so Comedy Lab aims to break down barriers and provide practical career support for comedians (performers, writers, and directors) helping them take their screen and audio content to the next level.
Supported by comedy fans
Comedy Lab is funded by generous industry supporters and comedy fans. The more money we can raise through our community and our peers, the more projects get made!
Indepentently Assessed
Applications will be assessed by an independent panel who will score them and allocate resources based on the funding available. Our assessment criteria aims to be as inclusive and supportive as possible.
Current and recipients
All of the fantastic comedians that we have supported through Comedy Lab.
Round One
Participant 1
Project Name
Tim Wingfield
Carn Ollie
Round Two
Ruwanthi Wiketunga
The Death of @BlancheMarcot
Round Two
Fin McLachlan and Danny Sewell
Fin and Danny Make Friends
Round Two
Melissa McGlensey and Douglas Wilson
Factions: the Podcast
Round Two
Jett Bond
Arthur After Holmes
Help fund Comedy Lab
Support fresh comedy voices
Chuck us a few bucks, it'll go a long way!
FAQs
Got questions about the Comedy Lab program? We've got answers!
Payments can be made via credit card using the Memberful platform and Stripe to ensure secure payments.
Formal accountability and transparency measures will include an independent panel for assessing applications and regular email updates and check ins, reporting income and project activity.
No, financial support of Comedy Lab is not currently tax deductible.
Humdinger will offer its Comedy Lab recipients 6 months of support from when successful applicants are announced.
Applications will be assessed by an independent panel who will score them and allocate resources based on the funding available. Our assessment criteria aims to be as inclusive and supportive as possible.
We try to make the application process as quick and easy as possible. Artists will just need to fill out a form that covers info about their project, some background on themselves, and what support they require. We encourage them to provide support material where possible, to strengthen their application, but this is not mandatory.
Only screen and/or audio projects are eligible, with one project per application.
Comedy Lab is open to all Victoria-based comedy practitioners including performers, writers, directors and producers. The assessment panel will however take into consideration the overall goals of supporting new talent and making Australian comedy more varied and inclusive.
Comedy Lab is not a cash grant. We provide in-kind support via access to our studio and resources.
Comedy Lab will support artists by providing free access to our resources across four broad categories: Studio space, crew, equipment and networks.
Humdinger is a certified social enterprise whose purpose is to support emerging and diverse Australian comedians by providing access to our professional facilities and award-winning production team. Our goal is to break down barriers, support new talent, and make Australian comedy more varied and inclusive. Applications will be assessed by a panel independent to the Humdinger team.
Still have questions?
Reach out to us and we will be more than happy to help!