video samples Dave O'Neil

Dave O'Neil MC & Comedian

Dave O'Neil's friendly, easy going manner has made him one of Australia's  most popular and versatile comics. He is the comic for you! He performs at all of events and functions: pubs, footy clubs, corporate functions, private parties and weddings.

Dave is a regular on ABC's Spicks and Specks and has appeared on Channel 10's The Panel, Rove Live and Australia's Brainiest Comedian.

He was also part of Channel 9's 2005 World Comedy Tour and Channel 10's Comedy Festival Gala in addition to guest appearances on many other TV entertainment shows.

Dave co-hosted the Classic Rock Fm breakfast show with Dicko until recently. Previously he performed with Chrissie Swan, and comedians Shaun Micallef and Denise Scott.

Dave is probably best known from his radio work on Nova 100 with Kate Langbroek and Dave Hughes.

Bio
In his twenty years on the Australian comedy scene, Dave has worked extensively in radio, television, film, print media and on the live comedy circuit.

As well as writing and performing shows in eleven Melbourne Comedy Festivals Dave has appeared at the Comedy Club, Last Laugh, the Comedy Store in Sydney and the Sit Down Comedy club in Brisbane.

In 2002 Dave had a lead role alongside Eric Bana and Stephen Curry in Bill Bennett's feature film The Nugget.

2003 saw the release of Takeaway a full-length comedy feature co-written, co-produced and starring Dave in a cameo as Mal the Butcher! He has also written for many TV shows including Full Frontal, Jimeoin and Micallef.

Author
Dave's first book Unfit For Life was published by Lothian books and Dave has also released two children's books Raised by Frank and Lies your Parents tell you.

In 2007 he released his latest book Everything Tastes Better Crumbed - and other BIG statements from Dave O'Neil.

Dave is without doubt one of the most popular, and versatile performers in the country.

His observational humour and genuine humility have made him a much sought after MC and stand up comedian.

Testimonials

"Dave was a big hit on Monday night...our MD loved him.  I found Dave to be punctual, prepared and personable. And very funny!
We were very happy with his service, and would consider him again for other functions."
Anastasia Yianni , Myer Corporate Affairs 
 
"With very little notice to prepare, Dave was able to entertain & engage the audience for 4 hours. Our store managers very quickly established a connection with Dave, which enabled the key
messages to get through."
Stephen Younane, Sunglass Hut.
 
"We received many wonderful comments about
your performance...our members and guests (were) laughing with tears rolling down their faces!"
Jennifer Roberts, Property Council of Australia

"Dave O'Neil was a fantastic host for our event. He connected
with the audience and made sure the evening was enjoyable
and humorous for all."
Troy Taylor, Bytecraft Industries (A Division of Tattersalls)

"Dave was great for our event. He was professional, very funny
and did a fantastic job hosting our awards night."
John Gardner, State Manager for Queensland and
Northern Territory, Australian Institute of Steel 
 
"Dave gave us top-shelf political jokes that had a very serious
bunch of union officials laughing out loud. In true Aussie style,
he comes across as a laidback friend spontaneously cracking
witty lines at the pub... the difference is he's so clever he can
handle any topic and gets away with everything."
Giulia Baggio, Australian Council of Trade Unions 
 
"Dave was sensational. His material was great for our
audience, he was witty, engaging and had everyone roaring
with laughter."
Louise Hinsley, National Marketing Manager, PFD Food Services 

Dave O'Neil  MC ...

Dave did a fantastic job as MC, the whole room was laughing, some crying from laughing so much. We are definitely going to rebook next year. At the end of the night we had so many people (it felt like nearly everyone!) just saying how it was the best function they had been too.
Shannon Smit SMART Business Solutions.

Dave, thank you for attending our Annual Christmas Ball and your brilliant MC work. You were everything and much more that we hoped for. The comedy sets were hilarious and we appreciated you walking around and having photos with the Team.                                    Suzie Burrows Cadbury Ringwood Social Club.

Dave hosted our awards night and did a terrific job. He related very well to our employees, and performed a great mix of jokes, audience banter and official hosting duties. Well done Dave!                       
Craig Gooda, State Sales Manager, Tip Top QLD.

Corporate:
Smimac (Alice Springs)
Tip Top awards (QLD)
HIA Green Building Awards
Peoplebank (WA, SA and VIC)
Legacy (SA)
Post Haste
Drake
Australian Army
Warnambool Cheese and Butter Factory
Melbourne Football Club