Comedy Gala Headliner announced

MEL BUTTLE has been announced as the headliner for the RSGx Falling Leaf Comedy Gala in Tumut on Saturday 2 May!

Fearless, funny, and refreshingly frank, Mel Buttle is a superstar of Australian comedy who makes being hilarious look effortless. She's the genius creator behind Australia's favourite online mum character 'Lyn', an award-winning stand-up comedian, a popular television and radio presenter, and the self-declared number one fan of the Matildas.

Mel is a social media phenomenon with a heart of gold. Her beloved mum character 'Lyn' gives voice to a generation of refreshingly honest, no-frills working mums, with hilarious observations that consistently reach millions of engaged fans across social media.

Her stand-up credentials are equally impressive—she's won both the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Directors Choice Award and the Sydney Fringe Festival Best Comedy Award, and was nominated for an AACTA Award for Best Stand-Up Special, cementing her status as a powerhouse on the live circuit.

On screen, Mel brings her dry observations and quick-fire humour to shows like The Project, Taskmaster Australia, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, and The Cheap Seats. She co-hosted five seasons of The Great Australian Bake Off (Foxtel) alongside her mate Claire Hooper and has co-hosted the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras broadcast twice. She also writes a monthly column for The Courier Mail's QWeekend, bringing her signature wit to the page.

Whether she's touring sold-out shows, creating viral content as Lyn, or writing for screen, Mel Buttle brings warmth, authenticity, and laugh-out-loud comedy to everything she does.

Thank you to RSGx and Tumut River Brewing Co for their ongoing support of this highlight of the 2026 Bendigo Bank Falling Leaf Festival, Tumut

Early Bird tix avialable until 31 March https://events.humanitix.com/rsgx-falling-leaf-comedy-gala-2026