As an award-winning comedian, and popular TV host, radio personality, and guest speaker, Harley Breen has demonstrated his outstanding communication and presentation skills along with expert understanding of facilitation.
Harley has over 24 years of delivering live performances under his belt, ranging from tailored solo shows as writer/director/producer, to corporate engagements, event MC and live production. This has seen him develop exceptional stakeholder engagement and management, negotiation and facilitation skills.
Harley is a regular on our TV screens, appearing on panel shows such as Hughesy, We Have A Problem, the Cook Up with Adam Liaw, Would I l Lie to You, performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, and hosting the Logie nominated social awareness series, Taboo, alongside the reality show Making It. He recently recorded his live comedy special, Flat Out for Paramount+. As well as roles on It’s a Date, Fisk, and many more. With these opportunities, Harley has further developed his knowledge and capabilities in the spheres of diversity and inclusion, stakeholder engagement, delivering a quality product against tight and non-negotiable timeframes, all with a professional approach and a sense of humour.
Adding to this impressive portfolio, Harley co-wrote and performed in the “No Means No” show for nine years across high schools in VIC and NSW. The show was developed for 14-18-year-olds discussing safe sex, consent, and free agreement.
In the corporate sphere, he has been brand ambassador for the Socceroos at the 2018 World Cup, “Phil Island” for the Moto GP and the face of VB’s debut fragrance, “Thirst”.
Working frequently with national and international companies primarily in the role of event MC, Harley has an unparalleled grasp on meeting people where they are to best facilitate their needs. He can read the room!
Working across a range of communication mediums to the most diverse of target groups, Harley continues to demonstrate his understanding of appropriate messaging for the audience, and a desire to support current, topical agendas such as wellbeing and mental health.
Harley is the current Programmer/Producer for the comedy program at the Woodford Folk Festival.
He is a workshop and mentor for Deadly Funny, a national Standup competition for First Nations artists.
Workshop facilitator for Class Clowns, A National Standup comedy competition for 14-18yr olds.
Harley is also the co-founder of Jugglers Art Space Inc. an artist-run initiative based in Meanjin/Brisbane. He is experienced in curating, public art and producing a diverse range of public events.
VIDEOS
Harley Breen Comedy Up Late ABC1
Harley Breen Tonightly with Tom Ballard
REVIEWS / TESTIMONIALS
“Confident without being boorish, incisive without being cruel, rude without being gratuitous, his comedy is grounded in the everyday and elevated by his charm and perceptiveness.” ★★★★
The Western Australian
“Breen’s confident delivery and obvious delight in his work are infectious.” ★★★★
The Age
“Fantastically amusing.” ★★★★
Beat
“Funny, warm and relatable.”
The Music
“Honest, refreshing and delivered with gusto. Breen charms the audience with his quick wit and snappy material.”
The Herald Sun
“The laughs are guaranteed thanks to Breen’s innate sense of humiliation, timing and good humour.”
Chortle
“He reminds me a lot of a younger Billy Connolly.”
The Heckler