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Making Merry from Melbourne to Singapore

Victorian Government Business Office South East Asia
2016-08-03 17:08 2511

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a night full of laughter at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival held in Singapore recently, hosted by the Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) for South East Asia.

Helen Rowell, Executive Director of Victoria Government Business Office, South East Asia (VGBO)  welcomed the 100-over strong crowd, "Melbourne's arts scene is brimming with ideas and satire which transcend borders. It's wonderful to see so many friends here." The VGBO hosts these events for its Victorian Connection members on an annual basis with different themes each year.

The cream of five stand-up comedians included some of the best names in the scene, including Phil Wang (UK), Ivan Aristeguieta, Bob Franklin, Sam Taunton and Singapore's Sharul Channa who brought  non-stop laughter to the audience with their quick wit and sharp puns.

The 135-minute show took stage in all Australian city capitals, before taking its bag of tickles to Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

"We're happy to have met with our old friends with whom we've shared common experiences in Melbourne," said Charles Lee, a Monash University alumni and currently Managing Director of Improtech Pte Ltd. Charles manages his own business that also has clients from Victoria and the region.

Louis Chin, The Wine Guy from Maarama Wine & Food Pte Ltd. said, "We plan to expand our service from wines distribution to wine tours in Victoria integrated with food, culture, history, art, music, and experience, a lifestyle experience - and this event gave us some candid insight as to how we can make that cultural infusion work."

Victoria is currently a destination of choice for Singaporeans furthering their academic interests in Australia. There are currently about 2763 Singaporeans pursuing their tertiary studies at Victoria's world class universities, colleges and Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutes.

Comedians' Profile

Sharul Channa  (Singapore) is a stand-up comic with razor sharp wit. She was the hit of Comedy Zone Asia 2016 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and on the Roadshow across Australia.

Phil Wang (UK) performed on The John Bishop Show (BBC1), Russell Howard's Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and appeared as a regular character in BBC3's acclaimed new sitcom Top Coppers.

Ivan Aristegueita  became a full time comedian after having a successful career as a Brew Master and Food Technologist in his home country of Venezuela. He offers hilarious observations of Australian culture.

Bob Franklin is an award-winning comedian, writer, director, author and actor. Some of his greatest comedy achievements include appearances in Please Like Me, Worst Year of My Life Again, Talking 'bout Your Generation and Thank God You're Here.

Sam Taunton is emerging as one of the most charming acts and in-demand hosts in the country.

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About Victorian Connection - Singapore Chapter

The Victorian Connection is a networking group that connects professional Victorian expatriates, repatriates, alumni and those interested in doing business with Victoria, Australians who live outside of Australia, as well as Victorians in Australia who are interested in export or trade.

About the Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO)

Established in 2009, the Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) in South East Asia is operated by the State Government of Victoria to help promote Victorian trade and investment in the region. Through a variety of programmes and business initiatives, the VGBO assists Victorian exporters and provides assistance to South East Asian regional companies and organisations to source products and services, business introductions and investment opportunities with Victoria. For information, please visit www.invest.vic.gov.au

Source: Victorian Government Business Office South East Asia
Keywords: Art Entertainment
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