Bris Funny Fest facts for kids
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| Genre | Arts festival |
| Dates | 2019: 7 August-1 September
2018: 1-26 August 2017: 2-20 August |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Brisbane |
| Country | Australia |
| Years active | 2016–2019 |
| Inaugurated | 2016 |
| Website | BrisFunnyFest.com |
The Bris Funny Fest was a fun comedy festival held in Brisbane, Australia. It happened every year from 2016 to 2019. This festival was a special event where many different comedians could perform.
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What Was the Bris Funny Fest?
The Bris Funny Fest was a "fringe" festival. This means it was an independent event. It was a place for new and experienced comedians to show their acts. The festival took place in Brisbane, a big city in Australia.
How Did It Start?
The festival was started by Kath Marvelley. It began in 2016 because another big festival, the Brisbane Fringe Festival, didn't happen that year. The Bris Funny Fest became a new place for comedy. Some famous comedians like Matt Okine and Andrew Lee performed there. Lindsay Webb also performed at the festival.
What Kind of Comedy Was There?
The Bris Funny Fest had many types of comedy. You could see stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes to the audience. There was also improvisational theater, where performers make things up on the spot. Other acts included sketch comedy, which are short funny scenes. Sometimes, there was even musical theater with songs and jokes.
How Did the Festival Work?
The festival had an "open-access" model. This means anyone could join and perform. Performers did not have to pay a fee to be part of the festival. It was run by volunteers who helped organize everything. Steven Morgan led the team in 2017. Adam O'Sullivan became the festival director in 2018.
Shows happened at different places around Brisbane. Many events were held at the Heya Bar in Fortitude Valley, Queensland. Performers could find their own venues to host their shows. The festival organizers helped them connect with places to perform.
Other Festivals in Brisbane
Before the Bris Funny Fest, there was another Brisbane Fringe Festival. It ran from 2012 to 2015. Scott Black, who helped with comedy at that festival, also advised the Bris Funny Fest. Since 2020, the Wynnum Fringe has been held. Other comedy festivals also happen in Brisbane. These include the Brisbane Comedy Festival and Anywhere Brisbane.
