Dave Hughes

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.

Often referred to as “a typical Aussie Bloke”, Dave Hughes is actually an unusual success story. From working class roots, the university drop-out and former abattoir worker has risen to become one of Australia’s most popular and successful stand-up comedians.

Dave’s television show Hughesy We Have a Problem, where Australians can have their problems solved by Hughesy and his celebrity “expert panel”, premiered on Network Ten in early 2018 to rave reviews and big audiences for five years.

Dave is also one of the judges for Network Ten’s smash hit, The Masked Singer. Hughesy’s incredible wardrobe, dad dancing and absolutely bonkers guesses have been highlights of all 3 seasons so far,

Dave currently hosts The Morning Crew with Hughesy, Ed and Erin on the HIT Network, and can be seen on one of his many television appearances on our screens. In 2022, Hughesy returned to the stage with a brand-new live show called Trending, that he performed at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival.

“[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, Sydney

“Dave Hughes’ wide crooked teeth smile and casual ocker charm kept the crowd howling like drains” Mikey Cahill, Herald Sun