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Justin Hamilton
PrintJustin Hamilton has carved out a successful career as a stand up comedian, writer and producer while maintaining his unique voice within the Australian Comedy scene. Justin is also a brilliant comedic MC perfect for Awards Gala's lighter roles for conferences and workplace lunches and dinners. Contact Platinum for Justin's corporate enquiries.
Speaker Categories
- Comedians and Corporate Humour
- Corporate Master of Ceremonies
- Master Of Ceremonies / MC
- Quiz / Game Show Host
Testimonials for Justin Hamilton
An unforgettable performance… his jokes are intelligent, witty and very entertaining. You should not miss this. Absolute stand out.
Adelaide Advertiser
"Hamilton’s shows eschew traditional structures and standard subject matter. His work consistently challenges his audiences, asking important questions about history, truth, death and identity. It reveals a razor-sharp intellect and fearless questing heart. His humour is dangerous, offering perspectives that can be frightening in scope and intent."
The Arts Monthly, Tim Ferguson
“The busiest and most famous comedian you’ve barely heard of.”
ABC, Dan Ziffer
“Hamilton resists the easy laugh lines that are the staple of stand-up and that are instantly forgotten. Instead, the show is memorably, blisteringly funny, and poignant at times."
The Australian, Penny Durham
Frankly, it’s a mystery that this local fella isn’t stalking bigger stages and commanding a more monumental wage. He’s filthy but sensitive – the kind of delicate lout with whom one would love to knock about. See this reconstructed job before his tickets cost a whole lot more.
The Age
A fluent and unique delivery coupled with delicate material makes this a special hour.
The Age
Memorably, blisteringly funny, and poignant.
The Australian
Fee Range: Up to $5000
An unforgettable performance… his jokes are intelligent, witty and very entertaining. You should not miss this. Absolute stand out.
Adelaide Advertiser
KEY TOPICS
- Corporate Comedy Spot
- Awards Gala MC and conference host
- Conference quiz host
BEST SUITED FOR
- Corporate conferences and workplace events
- Charity and sporting events
- Gala Awards Dinners and Lunches
WHY PLATINUM RECOMMENDS JUSTIN
- Memorably, blisteringly funny, and poignant.
- Entertaining and interactive, Show Quizness is the perfect way to engage and reward your staff
- Brillian comedic MC perfect for Awards Dinners and conferences
Justin Hamilton's Biography
Justin Hamilton has carved out a successful career as a stand up comedian, writer and producer while maintaining his unique voice within the Australian Comedy scene.
2025 saw Hammo direct two nationally sold shows: Jenny Tian: Jenny’s Travels and The Conversations Tour with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski. He also began a new ongoing project over at his Substack page: One Foot in the Spotlight, a memoir covering his career and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
He opened to 6,000 people as support for Carl Barron at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, joined Tom Gleeson for a mini-tour of regional Australia, toured as part of both the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, and also filmed two stand-up shows, Little Victories and Stuff and Nonsense.
He continues to release his podcast The Justin Hamilton Podcast, which used to be called Big Squid until he got bored explaining the reference. His new stand-up show Gen X Marks the Spot opened in Brisbane at Good Chat Comedy.
In 2024 he appeared on The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, continued working behind the scenes as a producer/writer on Question Everything, Dancing with the Stars and The Chase: Australia. He also found time to tour with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival tour of North Queensland.
In 2023 Hammo’s stand-up comedy show Little Victories received the Adelaide Fringe Weekly Comedy Award and the Barefoot Review stated the show is a “…a cyclone of beautifully crafted, hysterically funny anecdotes and observations…” and reward it a maximum 5 stars.
He also joined fellow comic Nikki Britton to perform at the 11th Busan International Comedy Festival in South Korea. Nikki and Hammo were the first two English speaking stand-up comedians to be booked for the BICF.
Hammo started his career in 1994 as one half of the musical comedy duo The Bunta Boys. They toured Australia and supported acts as diverse as Alexei Sayle, The Doug Anthony All-Stars, Judith Lucy and Powderfinger.
1999 saw Hammo launch his solo act and win numerous awards for his unique one-man shows.
Hammo was the producer and host of the legendary Melbourne comedy variety show The Shelf. Alongside the fabulous Adam Richard, they presented some of the best comedians from Australia and abroad including Wil Anderson, Hannah Gadsby, Rove McManus, Rich Hall, Celia Pacquola, Auntie Donna, Puddles Pity Party and Andy Zaltzman.
His first podcast, Can You Take This Photo Please? ran from 2010 - 2017 with guests that included Steve Carrell, Simon Pegg and Marc Maron.
His latest podcast Big Squid with Justin Hamilton spotlights new and emerging talent alongside high-profiled guests including Tom Gleeson, US comedian Dave Anthony and authors Rian Hughes and AW Hammond.
Hammo made a cameo in the Adam Goodes documentary The Australian Dream.
He was a creative consultant and appeared in the film Standing Up for Sunny alongside Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte.
In 2020 he worked with Sacha Baron Cohen on his Uber Eats adverts and other projects.
2021 saw Hammo work as a producer and writer on the ABC’s Question Everything, The Chase and Dancing with the Stars while still finding time to be one of Australia’s premier stand up comedians.
Hammo returned to the top rating The Chase and Question Everything in 2022 while his podcast Big Squid was voted number 1 on Feedspot’s 20 Best Australian Pop Culture Podcasts. Guests included Award Winning documentary director Brett Morgen, New York Times best selling author Chris Herring and movie director Nicholas Stoller.
Contact Helene Greenham directly to enquire about Justin for your event - helene@platinumspeakers.com.au
Speaking Topics Include
Show Quizness with Justin Hamilton and Brydon Coverdale - Entertaining and interactive, Show Quizness is the perfect way to engage and reward your staff.
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.