Comedy, music and Australia’s funniest short films at Rottofest 2014 this weekend

The weather gods are smiling upon Rottnest Island with warm temperatures due in time for Rottofest 2014 this weekend  – September 19-21.

This year’s headline comedy acts features Chappelle’s Show writer and performer Donnell Rawlings (AKA Ashy Larry), documentary filmmaker, broadcaster and author John Safran performing his special literary show Murder in Mississippi, Troy Kinne host and creator of the new 7mate comedy sketch show “Kinne” who is returning for the first time since the inaugural Rottofest in 2009, Aussie comedy favourite Claire Hooper, YouTube sensation Neel Kolhatkar (NSW), Triple J Raw Comedy Winner 2011 Dayne Rathbone (ACT), as well as Cam Knight (NSW), Sean Woodland (NSW), Sami Shah (Pakistan), Janelle Koenig (WA) and local favourites Suns of Fred (WA).

Rottofest prides itself on showcasing the best up and coming local and national musicians and this year’s music acts include singer-songwriter Andy Bull (NSW) as part of his Sea of Approval album tour. Joining Bull will be Panama (NSW), Coin Banks (WA), Woodlock (VIC), Rainy Day Women (WA), Deja (VIC), Bootleg Rascal (NSW), Our Man in Berlin (WA), Lyall Moloney (NSW), plus DJ’s Micah (WA), NDORSE (WA) and Paradise Paul (WA).

Australia’s Funniest Shorts will feature a curated selection of Australia’s funniest short films and filmed sketches.

The line-up times are available along with tickets from www.rottofest.com.au