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ANTHONY JESELNIK AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Hot on the heels of the announcement of his Australian debut at Rottofest on Rottnest Island off Western Australia this September, US comedian Anthony Jeselnik has announced Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane performances will form part of his first ever trip to Australia.

Hilarious and controversial, Jeselnik has been described as both “the satanic prince of stand up” and “the funniest guy in the entire world” and is best known for his outrageously edgy and controversial stand-up on the Comedy Central Roasts of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump.

“Anthony Jeselnik is a bad man.” – CONAN O’BRIEN

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jeselnik has performed his stand up on CONAN, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and was the first ever stand-up comic to appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON. He was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2008 and one of Comedy Central’s Hot Comics in 2009. In 2010, Anthony released his critically acclaimed debut comedy album, Shakespeare through Comedy Central Records. Jeselnik is about to be a very busy man, having recently been commissioned to produce his own Comedy Central TV series, making this tour the only opportunity Australian audiences may get to see this amazing stand up live in action for some time.

PRESENTED BY VULTURE CULTURE

8 SEPTEMBER – 16 SEPTEMBER 2012

PERTH – 8 September, 7pm and 9pm, Rottofest, Rottnest Island

ADELAIDE – 13 September, 7.30pm, Arkaba Hotel – BUY HERE

MELBOURNE – 14 September, 7.30pm, Thornbury Theatre – BUY HERE

SYDNEY – 15 September, 8.30pm, Roundhouse – BUY HERE

BRISBANE – 16 September, 7pm, Sit Down Comedy Club (Paddo Tavern) – BUY HERE

Rottofest 2012

Rottofest, Western Australia’s only ‘overseas’ comedy, film and music festival that you don’t need a passport for, is a weekend of good times on Rottnest Island.

September Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th.

COMEDY

Hilarious and controversial US stand up comedian Anthony Jeselnik (Comedy Central, HBO) will be making his Australian debut on the island and will also be the first international guest in Rottofest’s history. Described as both “the satanic prince of stand up” and “the funniest guy in the entire world”, Jeselnik is best known for his outrageously edgy and controversial stand-up on the Comedy Central Roasts of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, and his live show is unmissable.

“Anthony Jeselnik is a bad man.” – CONAN O’BRIEN

Alongside Jeselnik will be special stand-up comedy performances from legendary Australian comedian Tim Ferguson (Doug Anthony Allstars), ARIA-nominated Chris ‘The Bloke’Franklin, Mel Buttle (Triple J), Dayne Rathbone (National Raw Comedy Winner 2011), Nick Cody (VIC), Matt Dyktynski, (VIC) and WA’s best comic talents along for the rollicking ride including:

The Big Hoo Haa

Werzel

Tien Tran

Tim Beckett

Laura Davis

Jeff Hewitt

Corey White

Suns of Fred

& more.

MUSIC

Rottofest prides itself on showcasing the best up-and-coming local and national musicians over the weekend, and this year the aural treats come in the form of:

Millions (Brisbane)

The Medics (Brisbane)

Tomas Ford

Stillwater Giants

Sonpsilo Circus (Most Promising New Talent– 2012 WAMI Awards),

Sam Perry

Anton Franc

Morgan Bain

Turin Robinson

Patient Little Sister

Cow Parade Cow

Flower Drums

Tim Gordon

Nyanda J

DJ Craig Hollywood

DJ Aarom Wilson

Metric DJ’s

Electonic DJ’s

& Chase the sun DJ’s

FILM

Tim Ferguson will also host screenings of the funniest filmed comedy sketches and comedy short films, curated by Rottofest, who will be vying for a piece of the $3,000 cash prize pool.

TICKETS

Weekend Passes (Early Birds from $189pp until July 20th) include ferry, accommodation and access to festival events.

Head to www.rottofest.com.au for full line up and details.

Vulture Culture will be swinging by Raw Hyde to program an hour of kick-ass stand-up comedy from 9.00pm to 10.00pm Thursday October 27th at Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth.

Featuring comics:

(MC) John Conway- “Funny as fuck”

Corey White – “Brutal subversive satirist”

Tien Tran – “Edgy one liners with hilarious anecdotes”

Leigh Chalmers – “Making up the numbers”

Ronan Freeburn – “When good men, do bad things”

Brett Blake - “One to watch out for”

Plus

Raw Hyde will also be showcasing a range of additional open mics such as Bands, DJ’s and spoken word throughout the night.

Get down from 7.00pm for screenings of the funniest skits and short films from Rottofest 2010 & 2011. Featuring Jules Duncan’s “Cashed up Bogan’s”, “Henry & Aaron’s X-mas special” and Alan Smithee’s “Kings Park Exposed”.

Rottofest 2011

Rottnest Island’s annual weekend festival, Rottofest returned in 2011 to showcase Launch the Comedian feat: Dave Thornton, Search for Australia’s funniest filmmakers and musicians such as the Brow Horn Orchestra, Ruby Boots, Sam Perry, Diger Rokwell and Felicity Groom, Kathryn Rollins, Cut & Paste DJ’s & the Community. “Arguably one of the best Perth festivals for 2011″ Faster Louder.

Rottofest 2011 Preview Comedy Show at Curtin University Tavern

Curtin University Guild Members were treated to a hilarious Rottofest 2011 preview show featuring comics Mike G (USA), Josh Makinda, Colin Ebsworth and Nesh Sooriyan.

Stand-up Comedy + American: The Bill Hicks Story

This evening double bill at Luna Outdoor will commence with a one hour Stand-up Comedy show at 7.00pm featuring some very dangerous comedians and followed by a screening of American: The Bill Hicks Story.

Monday Feb 21st 2011 line-up: John Robertson (MC), James De Leo (Headline) & Shikhar Thakur (Support).

Tuesday Feb 22nd 2011 line-up: Jeff Hewitt (MC), John Robertson (Headline) & Corey White (Support).

Location: Luna Outdoor (Leederville)

Time: 7.00pm – 10.30pm

Tickets available at www.lunapalace.com.au or on the night.

Stand-up Comedy Kings & “The Castle”

Vulture Culture & Movies by Burswood presents a special one hour stand-up comedy show featuring comedians Ben Darsow (South Australia), John Robertson (Western Australia) plus supports. The laughs will then continue with a screening of an all-time Australian comedy film classic THE CASTLE.

Location: Movies by Burswood

Time: Thursday 20th Jan 2011 7.00pm – 10.30pm

Tickets: Adults – $13 & Students – $9. Available at www.moviesbyburswood.com or on the door.

Mark Thursday 20 January 2011 in your calendar for some of Australia’s top comedy talent.

Stand-up Comedy + American: The Bill Hicks Story

Monday Jan 17th 2011 line-up: John Conway (MC), John Robertson (Headline), Josh Makinda & Corey White (Support).

Tuesday Jan 18th 2011 line-up: Jeff Hewitt (MC), Ben Darsow (Headline – SA), Corey White & Matt B (Support).

Location: Luna Outdoor (Leederville)

Time: 7.00pm – 10.30pm

Tickets available at www.lunapalace.com.au or on the night.

Rottofest 2010

Rottnest Island’s annual winter festival, Rottofest returned in 2010 to showcase Launch the Comedian feat: Merrick Watts, Search for Australia’s funniest filmmakers and musicians such as Sugar Army, Scotch of Saint James, Emperors, Funk Club & the Community.

Rottnest Comedy & Short Film Festival (Rottofest 2009)

Vulture Culture staged a 3 day festival that brought the very best of Western Australia’s film, comedy and musical talent such as Tame Impala, Injured Ninja & French Rockets to the iconic Rottnest Island. The inaugural Rottnest Comedy & Short Film Festival was a roaring success and is set to be an annual fixture on the Western Australian events calendar. www.rottofest.com.au

Happy Endings Comedy Club

Vulture Culture ran a weekly stand-up comedy club upstairs at the Leederville Hotel in the summer of 2010. Good News Weeks Claire Hooper even dropped in for a spot.

Salute Night Trilogy

Operating under the name Tour de Funk Productions, Vulture Culture staged the successful Chili Pepper Funk Fest, an evening dedicated to the old skool 80’s funk of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This was followed up with P-Funk Fest, a salute to Parliament Funkadelic. The finale in the salute night trilogy was Æon Blue Tribute to Tool ~ a hats off to the progressive rock heavy weights.