EAR CANDY


'Ear Candy' is a comedy team for hire made up of three of Melbourne’s best up and coming comedians. They have performed for Football clubs, Cricket clubs, Basketball Clubs, Netball Clubs, Hockey Clubs, Universities, Christmas parties and other corporate functions around Victoria.

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Troy Kinne:

Competitions:
Finalist - Triple J Raw Comedy  - 2004

Winner of 'Search for a funnybone' competition (Elephant & Wheelburrow Stkilda) - 2004

Winner of You gotta be joking competition (Comic’s Lounge) -2005

Winner of Sal’s comedy hole joke off battle (New York) -2005

Winner of Melbourne final of FHM’s search for Australia’s funniets man competition - 2006

Runner up of Angling for a laugh competition (Anglers Tavern) - 2005

Finalist of FHM’s search for funniest man competition- 2006

Winner of Comic's Lounge 'Young Rising Star' competition- 2006

Winner of Greenfaces National open mike comic competition - 2006

Winner of 'Best of Oz Comedy' Melbourne Final - 2007

Radio:
Performed Stand-up on 'Hughsie Kate and Dave's' Wacky Wednesday segment on Nova 100 FM

Troy and Glover Show - Kix FM(2000-2001) & Triple M(2002)

Mix101.1FM Bachelor Street Team (2005-2006)

Currently working as roadie  'Rocketman' for Gold 104.3FM

Television:
Champagne Comedy - Ch 31

Comic's Lounge Live - Ch 31

Stand Up Australia - Comedy Channel (Foxtel)

The Comic Box - Ch 31

FHM DVD - Search For Australia's Funniest Man

Tom Siegert:

Competitions:
Finalist of Green Faces national competition (Canberra) - 2005

Runner up of 'You gotta be joking' competition (comics lounge) - 2005

Two time runner up of 'Search for a funny bone' competition (Elephant & Wheelburrow stkilda) 2004, 2005

Finalist of FHM’s search for Australia’s funniest man competition (Comedy Store, Sydney) 2006

Television: 
Champagne Comedy - Ch 31

Comic's Lounge Live - Ch 31

Stand Up Australia - Comedy Channel (Foxtel)

The Comic Box - Ch 31

FHM DVD - Search for Australia's Funniest Man

Southern Footy Show - guest spot - Ch 31

'Tommy' in Bob Crosby TV advertising Campaign.

Dave Thornton:

Competitions:
Winner of Angling for a Laugh Competition (Angler’s Tavern) - 2005

Runner up of You gotta be joking competition (Comic’s Lounge)- 2005

Runner up of Green Faces National competition (Canberra)-2005

Winner of 'Search for a Funnybone' Competition (Comedy Knockout @Elephant and Wheelbarrow, StKilda) - 2005

Radio:
Guest spot on 'Hugsie Kate and Dave' (Nova 100 FM)

Television:
GMA with Bert Newton (Stand up spot)

Champagne Comedy - Ch 31

The Comic Box  - Ch 31

Comic's Lounge Live - Ch 31

Stand Up Australia - The Comedy Channel (Foxtel)

Comedy Inc - Ch 9

Bed of Roses - ABC

Monty:

Competitions/Awards:

You gotta be Joking - Winner 2007

Television:

Comic's Lounge Live - Ch 31

Champagne Comedy - Ch 31

Stand Up Australia - The Comedy Channel (Foxtel)

Underbelly Film - Ch 9

 

Collectively, the members of ‘Ear Candy’ have supported headline acts such as Dave Hughes, Jimeoin, Pommy Johnson, Chris Bennet, Hung Lee, Stevie Starr, Bob Franklin, Greg Fleet, Brad Oaks, Dave Oneil, Big Col, Wayne Deakin, Elliot Goblet, Gabriel Rossi, CJ Fortuna, Darren Casey, Loni Love and Chris Franklin.‘Ear Candy’ have already performed at various clubs and functions around Victoria including;

East Brighton football club
Fish Creek football club (2005 & 2006)
Wodonga Bulldogs football club (2005 & 2006)
Roweville football club
Caulfield football club (2005 & 2006)
Therry Penola football club
Tarwin Lower football club
Werribee Devils basketball club

Devon Meadows Cricket Club
Macaibi Ajax Cricket Club
Sale/Longford Mardi Gras Fund Raiser
Elgin Hotel Christmas Party (Wodonga)
Harvey Norman Cristmas Party (Bendigo).
Spring Gully Cricket Club
Moonface street performers festival (Peninsula Events)
Australian Catholic University (Student Union pyjama party)
Gladstone Park Football Club
Albury Tigers Football Club
Seddon Football Club
Prahran Football Club
Croydon Football Club
Bungaree Football Club
Watsonia Childcare Centre Staff & Client party
Surrey Park Football Club
Meeniyan Football Club
Tarwin Football Club
Waverly Hockey Club
Old Westbourne Football Club
Ballarat Miners Basketball Club Presentation Night
Clayton Football Club
Highett Cricket Club
Elsternwick Cricket Club
Seymour Hotel
Longford Cricket Club
Waverly Cricket Club

What clients have said after booking Ear Candy....

"Just a quick email to say thank you and congratulations on such a good night of comedy last Saturday. All I have spoke to have said that they thought the level of performance was amazing, and theres already talk of a bus trip to Melbourne to see your festival show. I raised so much more than expected. Thanks again." - Chloe Saunders Longford Club Representative of Maffra Mardi Gras Comp. (who went on to win)

"The comedy night we ran was one of the best functions we had all year, and look forward to having the fellas back." - Greg Buckland, Fish Creek Football Cub President.

"Everyone absolutely loved you guys and we made a fair bit of cash for the club too. Will lock you into our social calander next year. Thanks again." - Michael Floyd, Devon Meadows Cricket Club.

"Thanks so much for coming down boys and helping us have a great night to end our great year. Everyone had a great laugh and your co-operatin was appreciated. Even the old farts who havent cracked a smile in years were having a laugh. Great stuff. Will do business again soon." - Simon Parvell, Harvey Norman, Bendigo.

"Thanks heaps for adding some spice to our Awards night guys. Everyone had a ball. The only thing funnier than you guys was how much we made over the bar. More than pleased." - Brad Salter, Werribee Devils Basketball Club Captain.

"Thanks for a great night guys. We all had a well needed laugh. Guy here is opening a nighclub and wants you guys for the opening night. See you again soon most likely." Matt Crowe, Spring Gully Cricket Club.

"Absolute top night. Was great to see everyone all together with their families having a good time." Tim Sargent, Caulfield Bears Football Club.

"Thanks for the great night guys. Everyone thought the night was awesome.  Very Funny and something different."  Bree Lloyd, Therry Penola Football Club  Events manager.

"Top quality comedy adjusted for a family audience i.e. with no swearing. Great Job!" Paul Harvey, Peninsula Events, Mornington.

"Troy and the boys helped make our Trivia night one of the best functions we've had in 5 years. Everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were in stitches by the end of the night. Well worth getting them along to a function. Thanks boys! You put on a great show, even though you had to put up with Simmo!!" Daniel Boote, Gladstone Park Football Club.

"A top night and a top effort from the fellas, they were very entertaining and had the room continuously laughing. We will be definatley booking them in again next year and recommend any other club do the same.Adam Radley, Social Events Co-Ordinator, Seddon Football Club 

"Everyone had an absolute ball boys, thanks so much for making the night so easy to set up. Look forward to seeing you perform in Melbourne in the future" Mike Oneil, Bungaree Football Club.

"The night was absolutely fantastic. Evereyone had a great night. Will definately be booking you again next year. Thanks guys." Tracey Brennan, Watsonia Childcare Centre.

"A great night again guys. Word must have got out because we had even more people than last year. Will see you again next season i guess." Matthew Shir, Wodonga Bulldogs Football Club.

"Thanks so much for a great night boys. Hilarious. Will be getting you up here next year again for sure." Trent Crothers, Albury Tigers Football Club.

"You were very funny but you left a hell of a mess." The Cleaner, East Brighton Football Club.

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"Prahran Football Club.

"Awesome! 
" A random Punter, Roweville Football Club.

"Thanks Guys. Certainly added some spice to our Auction night. Everyone had a great time. Looking forward to more of Troy's Christmas jokes next year.
" Macaibi Ajax Cricket Club.

"You boys rocked the place...ROCKED!!!!."  Corey Joseph, Waverly Hockey Club.

"Such a Great night guys thank you. Something different that everyone loved. Im getting a lot of 'thank yous' for being the one who booked you." Cheryl Norphus, Elgin Hotel.

"Good afternoon Troy, Just a short note to say thanks and congratulate you guys on a super performance at our recent comedy night. The management team of our club was rapped, comedy nights are the way to go, and sportsmen's nights have run their race. The cost of the comedy night is a lot less than the sportsmen's night. We are all looking forward to our comedy night next season.
   " John Wilson,  Secretary, Croydon Football Club.

"Unbelievable...Fantastic....Not too expensive and I've been involved with the Tarwin Football Club a long time and that would have to be one of the best social nights we've had." Col, President, Tarwin Football Club

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Thanks heaps for coming down boys. Everyone had a great night and are keen to have you back next year.  "Andrew Horsburgh, Social Events Secretary, Old Westbourne Football Club

"The night was really well attended everybody thought it was hysterical and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  You guys will definately be highly recommended by all of us. Well Done keep up the good work!"
Susan Trotman, Meeniyan Football Club.

" Fish Creek Football Club hosted EAR CANDY on 29/07/06 for the 2nd consecutive year and just like last year, they were fantastic. We cant wait to have them back again next year."
Greg Buckley, President -Fish Creek Football Club.

"This function each year had become a bit boring honestly, and the boys were able to bring the place back to life today with their very impressive comedy. The day was a resounding success. Absolutely sensational." Brett Duff, Social Secretary, Clayton Football Club.

"Troy and Tom were great for our annual dinner dance.  They had the whole club rolling in the aisles and helped make our annual fundraiser a great success!  I would recommend Ear Candy to any club - just don't arrive late... especially if accompanied by your new date! Daniel Strachan - Treasurer, Elsternwick Cricket Club.

"I liked there show so much that i actually took one of their jokes seriously and walked into a brick wall with the old turn the light on and off trick and tryin to memorise the room." Brian Randall - Waverly Cricket Club.

"Thanks for a great evening of laughs at the Longford Cricket Club the other Night (Sat 17th March), You guys were an absolute hit and I've heard nothing but sensational feedback from all the drunken larikins that were there on the night. We all had a great time and look forward to getting you up here again in the future. Would thouroughly reccomend you to anyone wanting to run a comedy night and run a successful club function." - Adam Stevens Vice President Longford C.C.


Ear Candy will cooperate to suit your needs for any function and are available for hire now. For bookings and enquiries or to have an Eye Candy promo DVD sent to you, contact Troy:

email:  troykinne@optusnet.com.au

Dates that are already booked;

Sat June 30 - Sunshine Kangaroos Football Club

Sat July 7 - Kiewa Sandy Creek Footy Club

Fri July 20 - Pub gig

Sat July 21 - Croydon

Sat July 28 - Albury Football Club

Sat July 14 - Chelsea R.S.L - Charity Fundraiser (Featuring Dave Oneil)

August 2, 3, 4, - Queensland

Sat August 11 - Doveton