Fearless, funny, and frank, Mel Buttle is a superstar of Australian comedy. She is the genius creator behind Australia’s favourite online mum character ‘Lyn’; an award-winning stand-up comedian; a popular television and radio presenter; and the self-declared number one fan of the Matildas.
She appears regularly on TV in her own hilarious regular segment for The Project (Ten) and will soon be in the upcoming Series 3 of Taskmaster Australia (Ten). She also writes a monthly column for The Courier Mail’s QWeekend and pops in to chat with Robin & Kip on KIIS 93.7FM Brisbane each week.
Mel Buttle first burst onto the comedy scene in 2010, scoring a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (with Sista Got Flow). She then won the 2012 Sydney Fringe Best Show (for Stop It, You Are!), followed by the 2013 MICF Directors' Choice Award (for How Embarrassment). Mel has since written and performed 10 solo shows in 10 years. She has facilitated comedy workshops, created and performed live shows with Nikki Britton, Anne Edmonds, Dave Thornton, Cal Wilson, and Susie Youseff, and supported the likes of Wil Anderson, Marc Maron and Merrick Watts. Mel also still gigs regularly in local comedy clubs and rooms around the country.
Mel has co-hosted the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (ABC) twice and The Great Australian Bake Off (BBC/Foxtel). She is a former Australian Team Captain for Patriot Brains (SBS), survived the jungle in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here (Ten), and has also appeared as a guest on 7 Days (TV3 NZ), The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (ABC), Question Everything (ABC), Celebrity Letters and Numbers (SBS), Hughesy, We Have A Problem (Ten) and The Cheap Seats (Ten).
An ingenious comedic content creator, Mel Buttle is sought after for brand collaborations, corporate speaking, script-consulting, screenwriting and speechwriting. Her recent credits include the 2024 AACTA Awards, Mother & Son (Wooden Horse), Ronny Chieng International Student (ABC), The Drum (ABC), You’re Skitting Me (ABC3), Josh Thomas’ Please Like Me (ABC2), and This Week Live (Ten).
Mel Buttle is a social media phenomenon. Her beloved mum character ‘Lyn’ is a breakout star in her own right. As Lyn, Mel gives voice to a generation of refreshingly honest, no-frills working mums, that we either remember having, or are trying to avoid becoming! Lyn’s hilarious observations on her daughter, extended family, neighbours and work colleagues always reach millions of engaged fans.
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Mel Buttle is an experienced and in-demand corporate event host. Her signature relatable style of comedy lends itself perfectly to the corporate sector. Connecting with audiences across the country and bringing years of learning to every job.
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comedy & Conversation
Mel Buttle is available to perform and speak at your next private function. The Comedy & Conversation offering includes a 15min comedy spot followed by a moderated in-conversation about a range of topics. comedy & Conversation
Previous discussed topics include:
- Identity
- Acceptance
- Motivation
- Work-life Balance
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Mel Buttle - 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
Mel Buttle - The Weekly: Average Australians
Mel Buttle | 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala | Saxton Speakers
Mel spoke with candour and authenticity, regularly pausing to read the room and adapt her delivery in real time. She struck the perfect balance between cheeky humour and relatability, her pl ... keep reading Coca-Cola
Mel Buttle was AMAZING! Relatable, witty, and effortlessly funny—she nailed the brief and connected beautifully with our diverse audience. There were plenty of laughs, and she brought the perfect energy to our Graveyard Launch Event. Absolutely loved her!
Mel was a surprise guest at one of our virtual monthly team meetings, from the outset she engaged with the team and by the end of the session had everyone in fits of laughter. I’d thoroughly recommend her involvement in virtual meetings for any organisation, the team LOVED it.
