Comedy & Drag

Dyan Tai, the self-described “Gaysian Empress of Sydney,” creates bold electronic hyperpop infused with Beijing opera and Southeast Asian soundscapes. Praised by NME as an act to watch and by Flume for their sound design, this trilingual Chinese-Australian artist delivers…

Katrin Praseli is a two-time RAW Comedy ACT finalist and a Canberra-based musical comedian. In the past year, she has appeared in major festivals including Sydney Fringe’s Crazy Funny Asians, co-produced and performed in the sold-out Why Women Kill… at…

Michael Hing is a multi‑hyphenate comedian, actor, broadcaster and podcaster with a sharp wit and a love of chaos. His stand‑up special Long Live the Hing is streaming now, and in 2026 he hits the road with a brand‑new show,…

Ugandan‑Australian comic and poet Anisa Nandaula brings whip‑smart, world‑wise humour to the stage, blending the personal and political with effortless charm. From racism to relationships, religion to class, her punchlines have racked up 50M+ views and 200K+ followers across socials.…

A fierce line‑up of First Nations drag superstars takes the stage for the National Multicultural Festival’s first ever Deadly Deities showcase. Hosted by the unstoppable Mama MadB, this high‑energy celebration features show‑stopping performances from El Beauty, Tina Cox, NoeDee, Velvette…