Rottofest 2014, the sixth annual weekend festival of comedy, film and music on Rottnest Island, WA curated by Vulture Culture is proud to announce its best line-up yet, with over 25 comedy performers and 12 music acts set to perform across 5 venues on the island with an exciting new opening comedy gala on Friday 19 September through to Sunday 21 September 2014.
This year’s headline comedy acts features Chappelle’s Show writer and performer Donnell Rawlings (AKA Ashy Larry), documentary filmmaker, broadcaster and author John Safran performing his special literary show Murder in Mississippi, Troy Kinne host and creator of the new 7mate comedy sketch show “Kinne”, Aussie comedy favourite Claire Hooper, YouTube sensation Neel Kolhatkar (NSW), Triple J Raw Comedy Winner 2011 Dayne Rathbone (ACT), as well as Cam Knight (NSW), Sean Woodland (NSW), Sami Shah (Pakistan), Janelle Koenig (WA) and local favourites Suns of Fred (WA).
Rottofest prides itself on showcasing the best up and coming local and national musicians and this year’s music acts include singer-songwriter Andy Bull (NSW) as part of his Sea of Approval album tour. Joining Bull will be Panama (NSW), Coin Banks (WA), Woodlock (VIC), Rainy Day Women (WA), Deja (VIC), Bootleg Rascal (NSW), Our Man in Berlin (WA), Lyall Moloney (NSW), plus DJ’s Micah (WA), NDORSE (WA) and Paradise Paul (WA).
Australia’s Funniest Shorts will feature a curated selection of Australia’s funniest short films and filmed sketches.
Special events include: The Big Hoo Haa, Bogan Bingo & Tomas Ford’s Crap Disco.
Rottofest Early Bird priced tickets are now on sale here (until 7st August or whilst stocks last). Rottofest is an 18+ event.