Justin Hamilton has carved out an incredibly successful career as a stand-up comedian, writer and stage director while maintaining his unique voice within the Australian comedy scene.
Over the course of the last 15 years, Justin has won awards for his solo stand up comedy shows including the Director's Choice Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival for his show “Three Colours Hammo”. In 2011, The Arts Monthly announced that Justin was the Comedian of the Decade.
Justin has also worked extensively in radio, most recently as a key writer for Rove's 2DayFM breakfast show Rove & Sam. For ten years he was also the TV and movie reviewer for Perth's number one rated Mix FM, and was a regular guest on Merrick Watts' Triple M Drive show in Sydney. His podcast, Can You Take This Photo Please? ran from 2010 to 2017, hitting the top 20 downloads on Australian iTunes in its first year and has featured interviews with Simon Pegg, Marc Maron, Judith Lucy, Tony Martin and US comedian Dave Anthony, amongst others.
He's still found the time to be one of Australia's premiere stand-up comedians, performing two shows in 2016, Hoot and Justin Hamilton – LIVE! as well as performing at Just for Laughs Sydney. In 2017 he revisited his origin story in Bunta Boy, a celebration and reflection on the beginning of his comedy career, which was launched as part of a duo bearing the same name.
Justin was the head writer and a producer on Network Ten's Show Me The Movie! And a regular guest Producer for cult favorite gameshow The Chase Australia.He is also the head writer and regularly appears on Whovians, an ABC panel show hosted by Rove McManus that dissects and discusses the latest episodes of cult BBC show Doctor Who. He has also worked behind the scenes on recent series of Dancing With The Stars and The Chase.
In 2019 Justin won Best Comedy at the Adelaide Fringe Festival for the play Three Dances for John Tilt Animus which Justin wrote, directed and starred. He continues to gig around the place and produce his Big Squid podcast, in which he sits down with his guests to celebrate the pop culture that inspires and entertains them. If you enjoy a deep dive, then strap yourself in because Hammo and friends are ready to go.
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Show Quizness with Justin Hamilton and Brydon Coverdale
Entertaining and interactive, Show Quizness is the perfect way to engage and reward your staff.Show Quizness with Justin Hamilton and Brydon Coverdale
The Chase Australia’s Brydon “The Shark” Coverdale and award-winning comedian Justin Hamilton have come together to bring tales of showbiz and a game of brain busting trivia to your next conference or event.
Justin, who is widely considered one of the best MC's in the biz, will be your host with the most and will share anecdotes from his decades-spanning career in entertainment. Brydon will discuss his rise from a young man who enjoyed trivia to one of the original characters on Australia’s favourite TV quiz show. You’ll learn how to improve your trivia skills, discover little tricks of the trade, and (most importantly) be able to show off to your friends at your next pub trivia night.
Then it will be time to don your thinking caps as you compete against one another to discover who wins the bragging rights of the top quizzer at your company. The winner will go head-to-head with Brydon as they match wits with one of Australia’s greatest quiz champions.
Perfect to break up an afternoon conference program or as after dinner entertainment at your next gala dinner or awards evening, this presentation is hilarious, informative, and a great opportunity to reward and engage your staff in a fun and memorable group activity.
FORMAT: Available live in-person and online.
How to Engage Your Storytelling Skills
Award winning stand-up comedian, writer and producer Justin Hamilton will take you through a series of guidelines that will help you improve your storytelling skills. From short speeches to long talks, these guidelines will help you engage with your colleagues and attract the best talent. You’ll learn skills like the rule of three, how to transition a story from personal to relatable, when to employ tangents, how to improve your delivery, and more. With over thirty years of experience that has taken Hammo all over the world, you’ll improve exponentially after this session with one of Australia’s finest creative talents.
How to Engage Your Storytelling Skills
The Key to Longevity
Acclaimed comedian Justin Hamilton has maintained a thirty-year career in the entertainment industry that has taken him all over the world. In this talk Hammo will explain the key to his longevity, how he managed the highs and lows of a career in the comedy world, and how you can take these lessons and apply them to your own careers. Not only will you learn new skills, you’ll also be entertained with stories that range from performing with punk rock bands in the 90s to working with top industry people like Rove McManus, Larry Emdur and Sonia Kruger. Hammo is one of Australia’s best storytellers, so this is an opportunity to learn and laugh at the same time.
The Key to Longevity
Turning Setback into Success
Justin Hamilton is one of the greatest comedians you’ve never heard of. Over his 30-plus years in the Australian entertainment industry, Hammo has experienced great highs but also endured setbacks at different points in his career. This is an opportunity for you to learn how he turned those setbacks into strengths, maintained faith in his talent, and the insight he gained from those moments. Not only will you learn how to turn a negative situation into a positive, but you’ll be entertained with stories from the entertainment industry ranging from his debut in 1994 to the present day.
Turning Setback into Success
