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7 Apr 2025

Bob Downe: 40th Anniversary Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Comedy, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture

Bob Downe, the most fabulous lounge singer out of Murwillumbah, is celebrating 40 years in showbiz. With his trademark safari suits, dazzling smile, and voice that could sell you a cruise holiday, Bob has become a beloved camp icon of Australian comedy.

But behind the sparkle is Mark Trevorrow, a performer, storyteller and cultural touchstone whose career has seen this country change socially, politically and personally. From daytime TV to the gay club circuit, from the Mardi Gras stage to Edinburgh’s cobblestones, Bob has been there and sung ABBA through it all.

He is back at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Bob Downe: 40th Anniversary Show.

Guest: Bob Downe

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Liam Burke: What Netflix Buying Warner Bros Could Mean for Cinema

News & Politics, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros has raised questions about the future of cinema. Associate Professor Liam Burke explains the ...

21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads

Music, Popular Culture, Psychology, Society & Culture

Christmas music triggers instant memories, emotions and associations, often within seconds of hearing it. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explains why ...

21 Dec 2025

Lee Knight: Preventing Domestic Violence Before It Happens

Health, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships, Science & Medicine

A world-first Australian trial is exploring whether treating impulsivity could help prevent domestic and family violence before harm occurs. Lee ...