Fred Award
| Fred Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "the best show written and performed by a New Zealand Comedian" |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Presented by | New Zealand International Comedy Festival |
| First awarded | 2006 |
The Fred Award is the highest honour at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, awarded to the best show written and performed by a New Zealand comedian.[1]
The Award is named in honour of Fred Dagg, beloved New Zealand comedian John Clarke's most well known character.[2] Clarke as Dagg was one of New Zealand's most recognisable comedic characters from the 1970s and is considered to be an icon of New Zealand pop culture.[3]
"The Fred" award winner receives Dagg's Gumboot as a trophy.[4]
History
The award was established in 2006 by the NZ Comedy Trust to recognise "The outstanding work of an established professional kiwi comedian."[5] In 2014 the criteria were simplified to become "best show" by a New Zealander.[6]
"The Fred" Gumboot is presented along with the Billy T Award at the end of festival prize-giving showcase "Last Laughs" where nominated finalists perform their final set of the festival. The winner is decided by a panel of judges and the prize is presented by the winner from the previous year.[7]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Brendhan Lovegrove | |
| 2007 | Dai Henwood | |
| 2008 | Ben Hurley | |
| 2009 | Te Radar | |
| 2010 | Wilson Dixon | |
| 2011 | Jan Maree | |
| 2012 | Rhys Darby | |
| 2013 | Jarred Christmas | James Nokise Nick Rado |
| 2014 | Trygve Wakenshaw | Jamie Bowen Rhys Darby |
| 2015 | Dai Henwood | Jamie Bowen Urzila Carlson |
| 2016 | Rhys Mathewson | Nic Sampson Pax Assadi |
| 2017 | Rose Matafeo, Sassy Best Friend[9] | Guy Montgomery Fuq Boiz (Hamish Parkinson and Ryan Richards) Eli Matthewson |
| 2018 | Chris Parker, Camp Binch[9] | Frickin Dangerous Bro, Humble Rose Matafeo, Horndog Nick Rado, Nail It! |
| 2019 | James Nokise, God Damn Fancy Man[10] | Barnie Duncan, Tap Head James Roque, Boy Mestizo |
| 2021 | Eli Mathewson, Daddy-Short-Legs[11] | David Correos, David Correos is David Postoffice Two Hearts (Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore), We're Pregnant and The Baby is Music |
| 2023 | Guy Montgomery, My Brain is Blowing Me Crazy[12] | Brendon Green, I'm Happy You're Here Jamaine Ross, Vaguely Familiar |
References
- ^ "The Fred Award". NZ International Comedy Festival. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "Rose Matafeo, Angella Dravid win Fred and Billy T awards at NZ Comedy Festival". Stuff. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "The Very Sensible Fred Dagg". Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, NZ. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "Angella Dravid, Rose Matafeo win big at NZ Comedy Festival". NZ Herald. 2017-05-22. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "LAST LAUGHS 2013 - Packed with quality: Awards announced". www.theatreview.org.nz. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "Performers Hub". NZ International Comedy Festival. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "Angella Dravid, Rose Matafeo win big at NZ Comedy Festival". NZ Herald. 2017-05-22. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ "The Fred Award". NZ International Comedy Festival. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ a b "Rose Matafeo named as finalist for Fred Award for second year running". Stuff. 19 May 2018.
- ^ "2019 Fred Awards Finalists announced". Scoop. 25 May 2019.
- ^ "2021 Fred Award Finalists". NZ International Comedy Festival. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Fred Award nominees for 2023 New Zealand International Comedy Festival announced". NZ Herald. 26 May 2023.