Between the 22nd of April and the 17th of May, there were so many truly awesome gigs. I tried to attend as many as my budget would allow, but even then I had just scratched the surface. The line-up included Cam Knight, Heath Franklin as Chopper, Rhys Nicholson, Bob Saget, Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen, Dom Irrera, Jimeon and too many others to name.

My personal favourite event was Bob Saget’s live show. It was caustic, dark and definitely more twisted than I might’ve expected. Dom Irrera was another standout, with the legendary comedian hammering the crowd with his full-throttle gig. The Chaser lads (Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen) also turned in a surprisingly entertaining musical comedy show which turned out to be a festival favourite.

On two occasions I attended at the Enmore Theatre, and the sense of community excitement was palatable. Sydney is a city that enjoys a good laugh and is always on the lookout for good times and fun. There were literally thousands of people out on the streets well after midnight, waiting to see their show in long, rambling queues. The atmosphere was electric and it was fun to be a part of a crowd that was genuinely elated to be seeing some real comedy legends.

It’ll be tough to beat this year’s Comedy Festival, but there’s no doubt the organisers will come up with the goods this time next year. So here’s to another year of laughs at Sydney’s most outrageously fun festival!

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Most people lead stressful lives, and enjoy watching a comedy which is entertaining and relaxing, giving one the opportunity to escape from the maddening crowd. Comedy provides light entertainment that the whole family can laugh and understand. Lines up this year are an array of impressive icons that will keep their audiences delighted and charmed with laughter.

If you have already missed some of the delights the previous year had to offer, you still have the opportunity to witness some of Australia’s beloved comedians. For example you can look forward to Effie Australia’s Logie award winning cultural icon and beloved loudmouth that says all the wrong things in such delightful ways. She is the perfect way to start Sydney comedy festival season. Effie has what it takes to get a laugh out of her audience.

In July at the Factory Theatre you can enjoy a high energetic comedic performance with the return after years of retirement is El Jaguarel, which comes on stage in tights. A comedian that has sold out crowds in both Melbourne and Sydney and is rated one of the top five is the lightest hearted comedian Ronny Chieng.

Another well know comedian is Simon Taylor who is very funny warm and entertaining and engages his audience right from the start. 2014 Sydney comedy festivals bring you the Old Fella Rod Gregory who is one of Australia’s funniest comedians and is enjoyed by all ages.

For the most cunning banter, comments with the least amount of propriety, and stories inducing  the loudest cackles, you simply can’t pass up the opportunity to visit Melbourne in March/April 2014. The lineup for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has recently been announced and even the initial few acts are enough to get your funny bone itching with anticipation.

Timeout revealed the first few announcements consist of:

- Paul Foot (UK)
– Stephen K Amos (UK)
– Jason Byrne (Ireland)
– Doc Brown (UK)
– Max & Ivan (UK)
– The Boy With Tape on his Face (NZ)
– Best of Edinburgh Fest (Carl Donnelly, Tom Stade, and Kai Humphries)
– Milton Jones (UK)
– Sara Pascoe (UK)
– Late Night Gimp Fight (UK)
– Wil Anderson (AU)
– Dave Hughes (AU)
– Bob Downe (AU)

Comedy lovers are waiting with bated breaths to see whose performance will follow in the large footsteps of Arj Barker or Mel Buttle to land them the esteemed title of the People’s Choice or Director’s Choice winner. And everyone can’t wait to find out who will take out Raw Comedy for 2014, the largest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition in the country.

While you’re booking tickets early, it is well worthwhile to secure yourself quality Melbourne apartment accommodation before it sells out also. Getting in early will not only help you guarantee great front row comedy tickets, but you could also assure your wallet cheaper flights if travelling from afar. The incredible talent appearing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2014 will undoubtedly draw in hordes of crowds just like it does every year.  By booking accommodation now you could enjoy your pick of the top Melbourne Apartment accommodation hotels. After all your abdominal workouts during the comedic events you will want to ensure you have somewhere centrally located and with luxurious services and accommodation to stay, like the Grand Hotel Melbourne. So check it out now to safeguard yourself a room.

Visit the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website for more news on the upcoming event  or to book yourself in for the spectacular opening night of comedy Allstars. And don’t forget to keep an eye on Ticketmaster tomorrow to snap up the best seats of the show.