Book Dave O'Neil!
Yes! Dave O’Neil does work as a stand up comedian and host.
Dave's hosted and entertained at all sorts of events in his 35 years of doing comedy, from G rated to more adult!
How it works
- Formats: Dave can MC the whole night, do a stand-up set, or both.
- Anywhere in Australia — Dave travels for regional and interstate gigs.
- Send the event details through the form and we'll come back with availability and a quote.
Dave O'Neil is a corporate comedian and MC based in Melbourne, available for awards nights, club functions and sportsman's lunches, conferences and Christmas parties across Australia. With 35 years of stand-up behind him and a face people know from Spicks and Specks and Fisk, he's the host who keeps the room laughing and the night running on time.



Dave and Kitty Flanagan, Dave on Spicks and Specks, Dave and Glenn Robbins.
A note from Dave
It’s Dave O’Neil comedian here!
Just a quick note to let you know what I’ve been up to and I’m available for gigs!
Xmas parties, awards nights and Grand final week gigs.. happy to travel!
My show ‘GOOD ONE!’ (video below) received rave reviews in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane Comedy Festivals.
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Plus! I’ve been taking this show to the regions doing Wyong, Newcastle, Rooty Hill, Bundaberg, Ipswich and Arrarat.

On a corporate front I’ve been going all around Australia:
Footy, rugby and sporting clubs — Essendon Football Club Anzac Day breakfast, Sandringham Footy Club lunch, Forbes Rugby Union Club lunch, Gold Coast Northcliffe SLSC Sportsman's lunch, Hobart Old Collegians lunch
Awards nights and company events — South Australian Country Press Awards, Smartwares PAHL Awards, Naracoorte Farm Finance Co, Mount Gambier Rural Supplies
Regional and community — Bairnsdale Big Blokes lunch, The Alexandra Truck Show… and more!
Television, Radio and Podcasts!
I’ve been on the new series of Spicks and Specks and have a guest role on the new series of Kitty Flanagan’s comedy FISK.
Recently on the radio front, I’ve been doing regular guest spots on Mick and MJ on Sydney MMM and I'm been a regular host on ABC Radio Melbourne.
Plus my podcast Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins is racing up the podcast charts.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Dave
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of events does Dave do?
Corporate functions, awards nights, club lunches and sportsman's nights, Christmas parties, conferences and private events — as MC, with a stand-up set, or both. Comedy requests only, please!
Does Dave travel for gigs?
Yes. Dave is based in Melbourne and travels Australia-wide — recent gigs have taken him from the Gold Coast and Forbes to Hobart, Mount Gambier and Bundaberg.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the event — the date, the location, how long Dave is on stage and whether he's MCing, doing a set, or both. Send the details through the form and we'll come back with a quote.
Is Dave's material suitable for a corporate audience?
Yes. Dave has 35 years of stand-up and hosting behind him and pitches the material to the room — from G-rated to a bit more adult, depending on what your event wants.
Get in contact - it's easy!
Form not showing? Email hi@nearly.com.au
Watch: GOOD ONE! Comedy Special
Listen: Podcasts with Dave

Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil are given two topics that are Somehow Related.
Together they explore their knowledge to discover the unlikely connection.

Dave O'Neil and Kitty Flanagan are on the sweet and salty roundabout!
Any and all snack food is welcome!

Take a ride in Dave's car (previously a VW now Volvo) and head along to a gig with a Dave and a comedian, or two.
Great insight into the world of comedy as they chat before the gig then Debrief after on the drive home.