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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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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...