Who is Andrew Barnett?

Andrew “Barney” Barnett is one of Australia’s funniest, most sought-after stand-up comedians, writers, and broadcasters. Armed with a lightning-fast mind and effortless charm, Barney has stormed stages across Australia and New Zealand, earning rave reviews – including The Daily Telegraph dubbing his Sydney Fringe production a “knockout show.”

A powerhouse in sports comedy and an exceptional corporate entertainer, Barney is as comfortable commanding major events and company functions as he is on television. He’s been a fan-favourite on Fox League and Fox Cricket, having co-created and hosted late-night hits like The Night Watchmen, The Professor’s Late Hit, and the beloved Not The NRL News segment on Sunday Night with Matty Johns.

When he’s not performing in comedy festivals  from Sydney to Melbourne, you can catch him co-hosting Not Another F#ing Rugby League Podcast or lighting up the airwaves across NSW and QLD on SEN Radio. Fast, clever, and endlessly relatable, Barney delivers non-stop laughs everywhere he goes.

Andrew Barnett tour dates and live shows

Barney’s comedy journey took off in 2010 when he reached the NSW State Final of Raw Comedy. He has since become a familiar face on the Sydney circuit and beyond, with sold-out shows at comedy clubs and festivals across Australia and New Zealand, and recurring spots at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival. In 2013 he hosted the comedy stage at the Hoodoo Gurus’ Rip It Up festival.

Andrew Barnett on television, radio and podcasts

Barney co-hosted The Professor and Barney Podcast, hosts his own interview series Crowd Work Cast, and co-hosts Not Another F#ing Rugby League Podcast. On radio he is a regular presenter on SEN across NSW and QLD.