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2020 NZ Comedy Guild Awards Handed Out

Friday, 11 December 2020, 10:04 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

Despite the challenges of a Covid dominated year, there were plenty of laughs at the annual NZ Comedy Guild Awards that took place on Tuesday (8 December). New Zealand’s comedians gathered at The Classic in Auckland, and watched on a live stream in venues ... More >>

2019 NZ Comedy Guild Awards handed out

Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 8:46 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

Rose Matafeo was the big winner at the annual NZ Comedy Guild Awards that took place on Tuesday (10 December). Comedians from all over the country gathered at The Classic in Auckland to celebrate a big year for the local industry, recogniSing huge successes ... More >>

NZ Comedy Guild Award Winners Announced

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 10:28 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The NZ Comedy Guild Awards held Tuesday night in the packed Classic comedy bar recognised local and international talent and their achievements across what has been an incredible year for comedy in New Zealand. The annual awards are a celebration of an industry ... More >>

The 2017 NZ Comedy Guild Awards

Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The 2017 NZ Comedy Guild Awards last night celebrated New Zealand’s talented comedy stars More >>

Top Honours for the Funniest People in Aotearoa

Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

A packed Classic Comedy Bar on Auckland’s Queen St saw the 2016 New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards last night, and it proved to be a belter of a show. With nominees and winners across a broad range of categories from Best Gag of the Year to Best MC, ... More >>

NZ Comedy Guild announces nominees for 2016 awards

Friday, 2 December 2016, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

2 December 2016 - “This year’s list of award nominees shows New Zealand has a strong, growing and diverse community of talented individuals working throughout the comedy scene. We are very proud of our professionals and their abilities.” ... More >>

The festival that was

Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

To all who took part in the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival, a big congratulations. To those who missed it, there were a ton of great shows in both Auckland and Wellington, and locals shone, with great sales for many and awards a-plenty for a select few.  More >>

2009 NZ Comedy Guild Award Winners Announced

Monday, 21 December 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

In a gala ceremony at Auckland’s The Classic Comedy Club on Sunday night, the winners of the 2009 NZ Comedy Guild Awards were announced in front of a packed audience. More >>

Nominees announced for 2009 NZ Comedy Guild Awards

Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 10:33 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

Leading the nominees for the 2009 NZ Comedy Guild Awards is Waikato-based comedian Jan Maree, with no fewer than six nominations to her name, including nods for Best Show, Best MC and Best Female Comedian. More >>

Strong Showing For Comedy In Film And TV Awards

Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The nominees for this year’s Qantas Film and Television Awards have been announced, and 2009 is proving, again, to be a strong year for homegrown comedy. In the Film section, the Topp Twin’s feature length documentary Untouchable Girls has been ... More >>

Grammys: NZ Duo Miss Out On Award

Monday, 9 February 2009, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

Flight of The Conchords, nominated for the second year in a row for Best Comedy Album at the Grammy awards, have missed out again. The LA Times reported on it's Grammy Blog that at 2:07pm local time, George Carlin won for his final album, "It's Bad ... More >>

2008 NZ Comedy Guild Winners

Monday, 8 December 2008, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The 2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards were handed out last night in a special ceremony at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland, hosted by Jeremy Elwood. More >>

2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards - Nominees Announced

Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 5:51 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The nominees for the 2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards have been announced and provide further proof, if any was required, of how far and fast our local comedy scene is developing. From television to live work, domestic to international success, new ... More >>

Flight of the Conchords receive 4 Emmy nominations

Friday, 18 July 2008, 10:18 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The NZ Comedy Guild would like to congratulate Flight of the Conchords on receiving 4 nominations for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will take place on September 21. More >>

Comedy Guild Congratulates Conchords

Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

As of a couple of hours ago, NZ's premier comedy export, Flight Of The Conchords, can add a Grammy to their already full trophy cabinet. They have won "Best Comedy Album" for their EP "The Distant Future", beating out Lisa Lampanelli, ... More >>

2007 NZ Comedy Guild Awards – The Winners

Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 11:55 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The 2007 NZ Comedy Guild Awards, presented on Sunday night in Auckland, recognized some outstanding international success, local stars, and the odd surprising newcomer. Rhys Darby , home for the event between filming scenes in "The Yes Men" alongside ... More >>

Flight Of The Conchords Nominated For A Grammy

Friday, 14 December 2007, 12:00 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

Flight Of The Conchords Nominated For A Grammy FOTC's comedy EP, "The Distant Future" has been nominated for the "Best Comedy Album" Grammy. The Grammys, now in their 50th year, remain the most prestigious awards in American music, ... More >>

6th Annual NZ Comedy Awards Finalists

Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The NZ Comedy Guild is thrilled to announce the finalists for the *only*awards for live comedy in NZ. More >>

NZ Comedy Awards - winners

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 8:38 am | New Zealand Comedy Guild

The remarkable success of local comedians overseas was recognised at the New Zealand comedy awards held in Auckland at the weekend - as was the growing support of media for the local comedy industry. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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