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![Billy T nominees announced: Who will be NZ's next rising comedy star?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Billy T nominees announced: Who will be NZ's next rising comedy star?
The nominees include a mix of TV regulars and stand up favourites
![Billy T winner Abby Howells on why she returned to stand-up comedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Billy T winner Abby Howells on why she returned to stand-up comedy
Listen: The 2023 Billy T winner spoke with her predecessor, Brynley Stent.
![Billy T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Billy T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talent
Abby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.
![Nominees for NZ's top comedy award announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nominees for NZ's top comedy award announced
The three comedians are up for the Best Show at this year's festival
![Urzila Carlson on going from being asked to leave by audience to selling out theatres](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Urzila Carlson on going from being asked to leave by audience to selling out theatres
The acclaimed comedian also discusses the only award worth winning.
![Review: The 2023 Billy T Award nominees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: The 2023 Billy T Award nominees
This is your chance to see this year's nominees.
![Comedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and more](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and more
Check back for our reviews from the Herald team throughout the festival.
![How troupes and groups have helped local comedy thrive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How troupes and groups have helped local comedy thrive
Billy T' Billy takes a final look back at the last decade of NZ comedy
![Rhys Darby: Why awards are really 'just a pain in the ass'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rhys Darby: Why awards are really 'just a pain in the ass'
The NZ comic and actor speaks about the higher worth of tangible achievement over awards.
!['Always bring a gift': Travel tips and memories from NZ International Comedy Festival star](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Always bring a gift': Travel tips and memories from NZ International Comedy Festival star
Australian-based Japanese comedian Takashi Wakasugi has learnt a lot from his travels.
![Why not every gig is an immediate winner for comedy award hopefuls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why not every gig is an immediate winner for comedy award hopefuls
This week's Billy T' Billy gets into tricky subject matter
![Kiwi actor's shock Marvel payday: 'The fee was not enough to cover the expenses'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi actor's shock Marvel payday: 'The fee was not enough to cover the expenses'
Comedian and Educators star did not earn as much as you'd expect.
![Award-winning comic's worst gig: 'Nine years later, people still come up to me'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Award-winning comic's worst gig: 'Nine years later, people still come up to me'
Gabby Anderson and James Nokise are on this week's Billy T' Billy episode.
!['This is a dream you gotta let go': Why harassment pushed comic out of industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'This is a dream you gotta let go': Why harassment pushed comic out of industry
The NZ Herald's comedy podcast returns ahead of the International Comedy Festival!
![Comedy Fest brings back international comedians for first time since 2019](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comedy Fest brings back international comedians for first time since 2019
The festival is back after taking 2022 off due to the pandemic.
![Three best shows of Comedy Festival announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three best shows of Comedy Festival announced
David Correos, Eli Matthewson and Two Hearts are up for the award.
![Comedy Fest review: Rising comic rewrites standup rulebook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comedy Fest review: Rising comic rewrites standup rulebook
Review: Jadwiga Green showcases why she is one to watch
![Comedy Fest review: Two Hearts finally have the budget to match their ambition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comedy Fest review: Two Hearts finally have the budget to match their ambition
Review: Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore's act hits new heights in their biggest show yet.
![Review: Happy Cabbage delivers everything you could want to be entertained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: Happy Cabbage delivers everything you could want to be entertained
Bec Sandys' Happy Cabbage could be the most relatable show of the Comedy Festival.
![Comedy Fest review: Twins lets two distinct comedians shine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comedy Fest review: Twins lets two distinct comedians shine
Review: Ed Amon and Liv McKenzie both get a chance to showcase their talents.
![Comedy review: Shoestrings at Basement Theatre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Comedy review: Shoestrings at Basement Theatre
Shoestrings showcased three up-and-coming comics: Jack Caldwell, Jaye Xu & Thomas Chapman.