SURF LIFE SAVING

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Comedy For A Cause is touring Australian surf clubs this summer to help them raise funds and present some of the best social events of the season.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to catch some of Australia’s hottest comedians before the hit the road for Edinburgh, Sydney & Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.

The shows will feature: an award winning emcee, 2 of the best new comedians in Australia as ‘support acts’ and an internationally touring headliner.

So how does it all work?
We provide everything for you – comedians, ticketing, lighting, sound, marketing materials, event management and expert advice (we let you in on how the best organisations fundraise) – then you and your team sell the tickets, which with our exceptional line ups and marketing advice, is a breeze.

Tickets are generally sold for $35-$40 of which we charge $12, with a minimum fee of $1,250 (+GST). There is no upfront cost. The shows can be All Ages and 100% appropriate for students, without substituting the exceptionally high standard of the show. We can also assist you in raising thousands in additional funds on the night, through things like raffles, auctions and sponsorship.

These events are always an enormous success and appeal to a much broader audience than your typical dry and weary fundraisers like trivia nights.

(Please keep in mind, all of the details described here are flexible and can be tailored to meet your individual needs).

(Note: rates listed here apply to shows within a 1 hour drive radius of the Sydney & Brisbane CBD, events outside this area and in Melbourne may incur a small surcharge).

Minimum Numbers?
We don’t have a minimum number of ticket sales, however we charge $12 per ticket with a minimum fee of $1,250. This means if you sell over 100 tickets (which most of our shows do) at $40, you’ll pay only $12 per ticket and make $28 per ticket. Another way to look at it is, if you sell only 32 tickets at $40, you’ll cover the $1,250 – so there is very little risk. (GST is charged on top of these rates).

Venue?
Most Surf Clubs use their own functions space, however a local functions room would also be appropriate.

The venue should be located in an area that is central for those most likely to attend the event. We basically need a functions room, that is closed off and separate from the rest of the club and won’t be affected by outside noise (this includes noisy bar areas, poker machines, music playing in the adjacent room etc – nothing kills comedy faster than background noise). The venue will also need to be able to provide enough chairs to accommodate us.

Golf clubs, bowls clubs, sports clubs and RSLs are a good place to start. Most venues should provide you with free venue hire, as they will make money from the bar. Alternatively, if the Cause has access to community hall or clubhouse we could use, that is an option too. In fact, this may be advantageous, as you could likely raise additional funds selling food and drink.

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