Raw Comedy is Australia's biggest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition, and returns to The Comedy Store in 2009 every Monday from Jan 12. Since 1996, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have held dozens of heats right around Australia, to uncover the best comedian you've never heard of.

Raw Comedy is an hilarious night of comedy entertainment, and value packed with a line up of around ten new comedians chomping at the bit for love from you, the audience. Don't be alarmed, the gig is wrangled by some of Australia's best professional comedians as MC, leading the way for these fresh comedy hopefuls. Don't miss Australia's next big thing emerge at The Comedy Store in front of you! Plus the closing of the night is oft graced by special guests, so keep an keen eye and an ear out.