Damien Power

Biography

Widely regarded as one of the top rising stars of Australian comedy, Damien has sold out shows around Australia.

Damien’s material ranges from personal stories about his brother Will Power (a famous Indy car driver) to strong political and social commentary. Having worked for years around Australia from pubs and festivals to large theatres Damien has a wide range of material, winning over audiences with strong delivery, energy and confidence.

2012 was an incredible year in comedy for Damien. He was selected by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to perform in their exclusive showcase of Australia’s best emerging comedians, The Comedy Zone. Then later in the year he was nominated for Best Comedy at the Sydney Fringe Festival for his solo show Monkeys in Space.

Following up on this in 2013, Damien completed a sold-out run of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and was nominated for the prestigious Best Newcomer Award. As a result of his work in Melbourne, he was hand-picked to support Hollywood actor Jack Black’s group Tenacious D all around the country.

2014 has seen Damien return to the festival circuit with a new live show, Keit, and gigging all over the country. Highlights have included supporting Doug Stanhope in Brisbane and Adelaide, performing a knockout set for Just For Laughs at the Sydney Opera House, and live-tweeting his brother Will’s IndyCar Championship win to an international audience of motoring and comedy enthusiasts, gaining attention from international publications including USA Today, NBC and Fox Sports.