Steve Haddan

Steve Haddan is one of Australia's most popular comedians with over 25 years in the industry. Steve's strengths are simple; he's good, he's funny, he shows up, he gets the job done. He knows the business and is dedicated to realising long term relationships with his clients.

Steve's background provides a pointer to the range of skills he can utilise. He graduated from the University of Queensland with a degree in journalism and Australian history and then worked with the Royal Queensland Theatre Company as an actor, starring in major productions for two years. Steve shared the stage with fellow alumni from the RQTC, including Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, giving a show stopping performance at a gala tribute to commemorate the career of the company's long serving Artistic Director, the late Alan Edwards.

After his stint with the RQTC, Steve made the first of several significant career shifts, beginning a four year selling stint with Rank Xerox, where he was one of the company's top salesmen. He was the American Chamber of Commerce Xerox Australian Salesman of the Year.

Steve has since moonlighted as a comedian, but things stepped up when in a series of appearances on the Ten Network's hugely popular variety show "Star Search", an earlier incarnation of the "Australian Idol" concept, Steve cloned an uncanny impression of rock guru, "Molly" Meldrum. He now embraced national stardom.

A swag of appearances followed on Nine's "Hey Hey it's Saturday" and Seven's "Celebrity Family Feud". Utilising his amazing talents as a comic performer, and his talent for selling, Steve became one of the country's most sought after corporate performers, engaged by the most demanding blue chip entities.

Steve spent a number of years in radio, as a comedy writer and on-air performer with FM 104, which then boasted the largest per capita audience in Australian radio. He landed the Australian Federation of Radio Broadcasters "Raward" for the best new talent on Australian metropolitan radio.

Then came another shift. He wrote and self published "The Power's Bitter History of the New South Wales Rugby League Finals" - the first ever history of what is now the NRL. It was a runaway best seller. Two editions were published, with over 17,000 books sold.

He then linked with the Nine Network, hosting the morning variety show "In Brisbane Today" with Fiona McDonald. He began fronting the sports bulletin on the Brisbane edition of National Nine News. Steve now has over 20 years as a sports presenter and journalist with Nine.

Meantime Steve's bookings as a comedian, after-dinner speaker and master of ceremonies continue to build. His clients all demand, and receive, the very best in quality entertainment. His attention to detail and love of his work has landed him in Europe, the United States and all major cities of Asia.

There is not a major corporation that has not engaged the services of this impressive performer. If it has to work, Steve Haddan is your man.

Client Ovations: what a dazzling performance!

Marketing Manager, Bi-Lo Pty Ltd

The highlight of the conference.

Distributors Manager, BP Australia

I don't quite know where to begin to thank you. I had so many wonderful reports from people all centred on your performance and the great atmosphere it created.

Endeavour Foundation Benefit Committee

We couldn't have wished for a better start to our conference... the best I have ever seen.

Managing Director, Hartech Pty Ltd

Your ability to portray various characters and totally involve a large audience is nothing short of brilliant.

Group Marketing Manager, Sunshine Pharmacies

... an enormous success with many positive remarks from even the most hardened conventioneers. The response from such a diversified audience attests to your ability and talent as a performer of the highest calibre.

Industrial Officer, QLD Road Transport Association Ltd