Finalists for the 2017 Billy T Award have been announcedNZ ON SCREEN Named in honour of Kiwi comedian Billy T James, the Billy T Award recognises up-and-coming comedians in New Zealand. A musician, a Ministry of Justice employee, a Master in Philosophy, a legal secretary and an IT student are the finalists for this year's Billy T Award. PETER MEECHAM Billy T nominee Paul Williams, left, with older brother and former Billy T winner Guy Williams. Williams has since attended the NZ International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe. Angella DravidDravid's first show 'LOL Models' (with Melanie Bracewell) was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2016 NZ International Comedy Festival.

Source: Stuff October 13, 2016 03:00 UTC