The Australian Comedy Studies Collective was formally instituted in 2024, growing out of a series of informal gatherings and dicsussions that took place over several years at conferences, cafés, and comedy clubs.
We value inclusivity and aim to break down the institutional boundaries between academic disciplines — and those separating academia from industry — by bringing together performers, audiences, and researchers of comedy regardless of the institutional environment they operate in. While currently most of our members are based in Naarm/Melbourne, we hope to expand our membership to include those in other Australian cities, in regional and rural areas, and anyone interested in the study of Australian comedy around the world.
We are a volunteer-led organisation run in the spirit of collectivism, collegiality, and community service. There is no cost to attend our events or to become a member, and membership is open to all who share an interest in critically investigating comedy and its social, cultural, and ideological dimensions.
To become a member, please send an enquiry using the form below.