RAW Comedy host revealed

THE man behind the mic who’ll be introing competitors at the upcoming Bendigo round of national laugh quest, RAW Comedy, has been announced.

Melbourne-based funny man, Tim Hewitt, will take on MC duties for the event and the self-titled ‘Baron of the Beer Garden’, ‘King of the Kick On’, and ‘Tsar of the Front Bar’ said he was upbeat about the hosting gig.

“Love Bendigo and the gigs I’ve done there have been terrific,” Hewitt said. “Looking forward to this cracker.”

Set for 2pm on Sunday, 5 March at Hustler, the Bendigo round of RAW Comedy will seek to find the funniest local stand-up with a killer tight five to represent the region at a semi-final comp in Melbourne.

Organisers said limited places for competitors are still available and potential participants should get in touch via [email protected]. Entry for those keen to get on stage is free.

Audience tickets for the afternoon of lols are $15 and can be purchased via GoTix of the Capital Theatre.

The Bendigo round of RAW Comedy is backed by Comedy Victoria and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.