Charlie Pickering is a law graduate who decided the best use of his degree was to avoid it entirely. Political junkie, stand-up comedian, and reluctant TV host, his only real career requirement is that his name appear in the show title.

Before television, Charlie spent a decade touring internationally as a stand-up, picking up Best Newcomer nods at Edinburgh and Melbourne, plus a slot at Montreal's Just for Laughs.

He was a founding host of The Project in 2009, helping reshape how Australians consume the news.

In 2015 he launched The Weekly with Charlie Pickering on ABC, through his production company Thinkative Television,

followed by The Yearly (since 2015) and the ABC's New Year's Eve coverage (since 2017).

He currently hosts ABC Drive in Melbourne and can also be heard talking (American) football on the podcast Any Given Sunday Australia.

Also featuring Tom Siegert (also The Surburban Footballer)

Tom Siegert burst onto the comedy scene in the mid 2000’s when, in only his second year performing, he represented Victoria in the national final of FHM’s Australia’s Funniest Man Competition.

Since then, Tom has become a regular and favourite at all the top comedy clubs in Australia. Tom has over 100,000 followers on social media, has had over 30 million views of his viral videos, has written for some of the biggest shows on TV, has a popular podcast and is the writer of two successful books.

Lately Tom has been very successful with his character “The Suburban Footballer.” Overall, it is standup that is his passion and where he is at his best.

Brad Oakes – The MC

Bradford Oakes (Brad, Oakesy) is a stand-up comedian of over 37 years professional experience. He has headlined and Emceed at every major stand-up venue in Australia.

He has appeared on all major TV networks on shows that include Hey Hey It's Saturday, ROVE Live and a host of others. His easy style has ensured he remains relevant to audiences of all ages.

Doors open at 1.15pm, 2.15pm Show-time. There is no allocated seating. A bar will operate in the Humffray Room for this performance.

Tickets can also be purchased from the BMI Library

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

Contact the host of Crimson Goat Comedy Presents: Charlie Pickering & Friends