Are you the life of the party?
The master of dad jokes?
The queen of quirky anecdotes?

Here’s your chance to prove it.

Each year Starts at 60 holds a nationwide search for “Australia’s Funniest Boomer”. Finalists range from first time performers to seasoned comedians, all flown to Brisbane for a gala performance for a packed and supportive audience at the Sit Down Comedy Club. Entries are now open for 2025!

• Share a short video showcasing your comedy: a funny joke, trick, story or standup routine. It could be a professional live recording or a phone video recorded in your kitchen on a bad hair day; the material and performance is all that matters!
• No experience necessary! Whether you’ve been doing this for years or simply love making friends and family laugh, all Aussies aged 60+ are warmly encouraged to have a go.
• The finalists will be flown to Brisbane to perform live and compete for the title of Australia’s Funniest Boomer – as well as cruise holiday prize to be announced.*

Prepare your video now and click here to enter.

Last year 77-year-old newcomer Raelyn Flatters won the coveted title.

“The reason I did this is because I’ve got the three most gorgeous grandkids in the world. I just want to let them know that you’re never too old to get up there, have a laugh at yourself, and have a bit of fun in life.”

Ready to take part?

1. Prepare your best material: Dust off your favourite jokes, stories, and one-liners. Originality is key!
2. Submit your entry: Use the form below to sign up and submit a short video (maximum 2 minutes) showcasing your comedic work. Entries close 16 April 2025.
3. Rally your fans: All shortlisted entries will be published on startsat60.com for a voting round commencing 17 April 2025 and closing 15 May 2025. One “People’s Choice” finalist will be selected based on the number of votes received from the general public. The other finalists will be chosen by Starts at 60’s panel of judges and announced on Friday, 2 May 2025.
4. Perform live: Gala Finalists will be flown to Brisbane for the Australia’s Funniest Boomer gala event at the Sit Down Comedy Club on Tuesday 26 August, 2025 — flights and accommodation provided* — to battle it out live and loud on stage.
5. Enjoy the ultimate bragging right: Our panel of judges will select a winner based on their outstanding performance, originality and audience engagement. Not only will you get to say you are Australia’s Funniest Boomer; you’ll also enjoy a cruise holiday (details to be announced).

Enter here:

We want to help you as much as possible to get your entry in.

Google has offered some helpful instructions on how to upload videos to YouTube. Check out the video below for more information:

What do I do if I have any questions or need help?

If you still cannot upload your video submission or share a link to your video (via YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, TikTok, etc), then you can contact us on community@startsat60.com

*This competition is organised by Starts at 60 Pty Ltd (Level 1, 20 Hockings Street, West End, Qld 4101). The competition commences at on 12 February 2025 and ends at 11.59pm (Queensland time) on Tuesday 15 April 2025. Entries are open to all Australian residents born in 1965 or earlier. To enter, contestants must submit their video entry and personal details by following the instructions in the form above. Entires deemed eligible for the voting round will be shared on startsat60.com on Tuesday, 17 April 2025. Finalist Number 1 will be chosen as voted on by the general public via Startsat60.com. Up to 9 further finalists will be chosen by Starts at 60’s panel of judges based on comedic talents, originality, relevance, interest to an over-60 audience, comedic delivery and funny content. Finalists will be announced on Starts at 60 platforms on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. Finalists will be provided with one return ticket from nearest capital in Australia to Brisbane, plus accommodation in a hotel provided by Starts at 60, in time for the Australia’s Funniest Boomer event at the Sit Down Comedy Club on 26 August 2025. All gala finalists will have the opportunity to perform on stage to compete for the symbolic title of ‘Australia’s Funniest Boomer’. The winner will be selected by a Starts at 60 panel of judges, announced at the end of the Starts at 60 Comedy Festival, and will receive a cabin on an upcoming cruise holiday (details to be announced at the commencement of voting round). Click here for full terms and conditions.