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Key Points for Brian Shields

  • Brian "Buddha" Shields is a Perth-based stand-up comedian and MC who has performed alongside international acts including Chris D’Elia, Jeremy Piven, and Maz Jobrani, earning strong audience and promoter acclaim.
  • Trusted by leading organisations including Canva, Woodside, Shell, WA Police Union, West Coast Eagles, UFC, Perth Scorchers & more, Brian delivers high-impact corporate entertainment, hosting, team building / comradery entertainment , and keynote-style performances.
  • He is the creator and host of Locker Room Laughs, a unique live format blending stand-up comedy with unfiltered conversations featuring elite athletes, delivering sold-out shows and highly engaged audiences.
  • Brian combines a professional sporting background with sharp comedic storytelling, enabling him to connect authentically with corporate audiences, sporting organisations and leadership groups.

Topics for Brian Shields

  • Corporate comedy - Stand-up performance & “Taskmaster” team building comedy
    A high-energy, tailored stand-up set built around relatable workplace experiences, life, and human behaviour. Designed to bring teams together, lift energy and leave a lasting impression at worksites, conferences, gala dinners and corporate events.
  • Master of ceremonies - MC & event host
    A polished and engaging MC who keeps events running seamlessly while adding humour, energy and professionalism throughout. Brian specialises in reading the room, elevating key moments and ensuring audiences stay connected from start to finish.
  • Locker room laughs – Live show experience
    A unique entertainment format combining stand-up comedy with candid, unscripted conversations featuring elite athletes and special guests. Perfect for corporate events looking for something different, offering audiences an exclusive “behind-the-scenes” style experience.
  • Performing under pressure – Lessons from sport & stage
    A keynote-style presentation blending insights from elite sport and live performance, focused on handling pressure, resilience and performing when it matters most. Delivered with humour and real-world stories, making it both engaging and highly relatable for corporate audiences.

Testimonials for Brian Shields

Brian was outstanding — engaging, relatable and genuinely funny. He brought incredible energy to the room and had our team connected and laughing from start to finish, the staff feedback was awesome.
Founder & COO
Canva

Brian always delivers exactly what we are after — a professional, high-impact performance that struck the perfect balance between humour and audience engagement. Great to work with and brings a great vibe to the projects.
HR
Woodside

Brian’s ability to connect with a diverse audience was impressive. His humour landed perfectly and he had the entire room engaged throughout. We have had Brian back 3 years in a row now to host our WAPOL annual conference dinner.
WA Police Union