If variety is indeed the spice of life, then Des Dowling’s career is a vindaloo of life threatening intensity.
He spent the early years of his career as a news and current affairs reporter for the ABC, Channel 7 and Channel 9.
Des decided making people laugh, rather than making them cry, was a far more noble way to earn a living.
In the twelve years since, he’s carved out a career as a top line comedian and corporate entertainer travelling the length and breadth of Australia.
He’s headlined at Australia’s premier comedy clubs and performed his own sold out comedy/sketch show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Combining his comedic and television skills he worked for two years writing and directing sketches for the hugely successful “AFL Footy Show” and wrote and directed three half hour documentaries for Arena Television’s “Day In The Life” series.
He also wrote and directed Ch 10’s, Logie nominated, comedy mockumentary series “Mark Loves Sharon”.
When he’s not behind the camera, Des is in front of it, working as a presenter on Ch 7’s Kinne and Look at Property as well as and Ch 9’s Manspace.
Des is meticulous, intelligent and very funny, and an asset to any event as both a host and a stand up comedian.
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Corporate MC
Des Dowling is in demand around Australia as a corporate MC because of his ability to make sure each event runs seamlessly even if sometimes, behind the scenes, its anything but.Corporate MC
His background as a newspaper and TV journalist as well as a host on talkback radio makes him an ideal facilitator, mediator and host for any conference.
At the end of the day he can host your gala dinner and have delegates in stitches with a world class comedy routine.
From the moment you make your booking Des will work closely with you to ensure the success of your event.
It’s his research, attention to detail and professionalism have made him one of the most sought corporate MC/comedians in the business.
Booking a corporate MC is a big decision. With Des Dowling you’re in safe hands.
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Des started his professional life as a print journalist before becoming a successful comedian, also working for more than 10 years as a TV news reporter for the ABC, Channel Nine and Channel SevenDes Dowling Showreel
Des started his professional life as a print journalist before becoming a successful comedian, also working for more than 10 years as a TV news reporter for the ABC, Channel Nine and Channel Seven.Des Dowling - Comedian Showreel - Saxton Speakers Bureau
Des started his professional life as a print journalist before becoming a successful comedian, also working for more than 10 years as a TV news reporter for the ABC, Channel Nine and Channel Seven. Des Dowling is meticulous, intelligent and very funny. He is an asset to any event as both a host and a stand up comic.Des Dowling - Comedian - Saxton Speakers Bureau
Des started his professional life as a print journalist before becoming a successful comedian, also working for more than 10 years as a TV news reporter for the ABC, Channel Nine and Channel Seven. Des Dowling is meticulous, intelligent and very funny. He is an asset to any event as both a host and a stand up comic.Des Dowling MC'd the 2005 Australian Workers' Union Annual Gala Ball. This is a huge event for around 1300 guests at Crown Casino's prestigious Palladium Room. Guest speakers included former ... keep reading AWU
We have had Des MC at our annual event three years in a row now and he never disappoints. His energy and humour will set the night to always be a memorable one
The AFL's Kangaroos Football Club prides itself on engaging the best possible comedic talent for the many diverse events it holds each year. Des Dowling is one of those performers. As well as performing his stand-up routine to much acclaim Des has also worked closely with us to produce specific, and hilarious, comedy TV sketches for special Kangaroos events. With these value adding skills and his professionalism I would have no hesitation recommending Des to other event Managers.
This year Des Dowling was our MC at Comedians for a Cause at Melbourne's Crown Casino to raise money for Open Family Australia. He not only had to entertain the 900 strong crowd and keep the night flowing he also more than held his own against a line-up of the best stand-up comedians in the country. We were very impressed.
Sacred Heart Mission is based in St Kilda, Melbourne and works with the homeless. For the past three years Des Dowling has been involved as an MC or entertainer at many of our major fundraising events. These include a crowd of 20,000 people at our annual community football game, a fashion parade involving Australia's top designers, a sports dinner with 500 guests and 20 sports stars and a Women's Dinner. In all cases we received great feedback on Des's performances. He was required to entertain people with his stand up, routines, interview a cross range of people on stage and think on his feet when events don't go quite to plan. Given the work that we do, Des is also required to tell our story in a way that captures people's attention and encourages them to become involved. In all respects Des does a superb job he makes people laugh, is spontaneous & witty and can be serious when required. In summary, the perfect MC / Entertainer.
