Hoani Hotene - 2025 Billy T Award Winner

2025 Billy T Winner Hoani Hotene at Last Laughs.

Recorded at SkyCity Theatre Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland.

About the Billy T Award:
Named in honour of the legendary Billy T James, the Billy T Award is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious comedy honours. Each year, it celebrates the freshest and funniest rising stars in the country, comedians who are making big waves and bringing bold new voices to the scene. Previous winners have gone on to become household names in Aotearoa and beyond.

About the NZ Comedy Trust:
We develop new comedy audiences, reflect NZer’s multi-culturalism and celebrate what makes us laugh as a nation. We encourage innovation in the development of comedy in New Zealand and encourage international promoters to see us as an important stop on international tours. At all levels of programming, the New Zealand Comedy Trust champions the values of accessibility and diversity, contributing to a culture of inclusion and celebration.

Find more about the NZ Comedy Festival here: www.comedyfestival.co.nz
Find more about the Trust here: https://comedytrust.org.nz

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