Biography
Natural and unmistakably Australian, Hughesy’s laconic style thinly disguises one of this country’s fastest comedic minds. Turning everyday foibles into rich and hilarious routines has made Hughesy the biggest name in Australian comedy.
For 12 years Hughesy made up one half of Melbourne’s Nova breakfast team and for 5 years he co-hosted Network Ten’s The Project, not to mention 10 years on Ten’s AFL show Before the Game.
While he never left stand-up behind, in late 2013 Dave shocked Australia by announcing that he would be giving up his radio and television jobs to go back to his roots touring a brand-new stand up show for an entire year. That show, Pointless sold over 60,000 tickets and went to every corner of Australia as well as overseas to LA, Montreal, the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre in London’s west end.
In 2015 Dave returned to the airwaves with long time co-host Kate Langbroek, this time in the drive slot on the Hit Network.
Dave’s television show Hughesy We Have a Problem, where Australians can have their problems solved by Hughesy and his expert panel of problem solvers, premiered on Network Ten in early 2018 to rave reviews and big audiences. Its first season was extended by the network not long after its debut due to popular demand and is now in its fourth season.
Dave is one of the judges for Network Ten’s smash hit, The Masked Singer, alongside Urzila Carlson, Dannii Minogue and Jackie O, where this crack unit of musical detectives watch 12 celebrities take the stage beneath bizarre disguises and try to unearth who is behind the mask.
Testimonials
Both Dave Hughes and Dave O'Neil generated smooth and funny banter between one another. Topics that you would not think could produce chatter were delivered with hilarious commentary.
Chevron
We have nothing but high praise for Dave’s work at the RCSA Industry Awards night. We had a packed house – 450 guests for dinner and Dave’s comedy was perfectly executed and he not only delivered on our planned run sheet but improved it. He happily mingled with our guests and was a delight to deal with. We have nothing but positive feedback.
RCSA
Dave was amazing!! Very funny show and a lovely guy. Really impressed that he hung around to take photos and chat with delegates! Thanks Dave for a great night
212F
Dave really entertained the crowd and hung around for photos.
ActewAGL Retail
Our audience enjoyed his natural charm
Sirius College
Dave was a crowd favourite, his jokes were very well received. He was also accommodating and hassle-free to deal with on the day. Highly recommended.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
A laconic comic genius
Herald Sun
...one hilarious dude...70 minutes of relentlessly entertaining sarcasm and self-deprecation
The Age
Hughes has become one of the most appealing, and most powerful, comics around.
Sydney Morning Herald
Dave Hughes is one of the funniest men in a city that has produced many of Australia’s funniest people.
Sunday Telegraph
Hughes had a good time and the audience was in stitches. Mission accomplished.
The Age
Hughes is skilled, appealing to all and always in control. Excellent.
The Age
A quality stand up with a genuinely beguiling quality.
The Age
Hughsey at his outstanding best, so many laughs, local content that made our guests feel like it wasn't just another gig, well played Hughsey - a most memorable night on the Sunshine Coast event calendar.
SunnyKids
