Daniel Oldaker is a virtuoso host and compere with over 20 years of experience, known for bridging the gap between audience and stage to deliver joyful, seamless, and highly engaging live experiences.
A master of physical comedy, timing, and audience intuition, Daniel works in the tradition of Australia’s strongest live hosts — combining warmth, authority, humour, and clarity to keep events flowing while making audiences feel genuinely included. He has hosted events across Australia and internationally, from intimate venues to large-scale productions for thousands.
His hosting credits include the Big Top at Glastonbury Festival (UK), the Woodford Folk Festival main circus tent, major circus festivals nationwide, and a wide range of corporate, community, and large-scale public events, including council celebrations and high-profile corporate functions.
A master of physical comedy, timing, and audience intuition, Daniel works in the tradition of Australia’s strongest live hosts — combining warmth, authority, humour, and clarity to keep events flowing while making audiences feel genuinely included. He has hosted events across Australia and internationally, from intimate venues to large-scale productions for thousands.
His hosting credits include the Big Top at Glastonbury Festival (UK), the Woodford Folk Festival main circus tent, major circus festivals nationwide, and a wide range of corporate, community, and large-scale public events, including council celebrations and high-profile corporate functions.
Daniel is also a respected curator and event architect. He created and hosted Acts of Absurdity, a cult physical comedy and circus variety show presented at multiple Melbourne venues, including a regular weekly season at Max Watt’s during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The show was nominated for a Green Room Award and became a key platform for distinctive physical comedy and circus-based performance.
During the pandemic, Daniel created and served as the principal host of a large-scale online variety show, entertaining thousands of audience members worldwide and successfully translating live hosting skills into a digital format — holding space, maintaining energy, and fostering real connection.
Across all environments — from corporate functions to festivals, theatres, and public celebrations — Daniel is recognised as a highly competent, adaptable, and trusted MC, creating clarity, confidence, and memorable moments in every event he leads.
During the pandemic, Daniel created and served as the principal host of a large-scale online variety show, entertaining thousands of audience members worldwide and successfully translating live hosting skills into a digital format — holding space, maintaining energy, and fostering real connection.
Across all environments — from corporate functions to festivals, theatres, and public celebrations — Daniel is recognised as a highly competent, adaptable, and trusted MC, creating clarity, confidence, and memorable moments in every event he leads.
* Glastonbury Festival (Big Top)
* Commonwealth Bank Christmas Party (Noosa Waters)
* Woodford Folk Festival
* SpinFest
* Moreland City Council Christmas Carols
* Western Australian Circus Festival
* Australian Circus Festival
* Hyundai Christmas Party
* Christmas Spectacular
* Acts of Absurdity (Nth. Melb. Town Hall, Trades Hall, Hifi Bar, The Old Bar, Bar 303, Lentil As Anything, Peacock Theatre, Regal Tent, Edinburgh Castle, Varietyville Theatre, Grainery Lane Theatre, The Alley Cat Bar)
* Clown-O- Clock – Hobart
* NICA Cabaret
* Hoopla Festival Big Top
* Commonwealth Bank Christmas Party (Noosa Waters)
* Woodford Folk Festival
* SpinFest
* Moreland City Council Christmas Carols
* Western Australian Circus Festival
* Australian Circus Festival
* Hyundai Christmas Party
* Christmas Spectacular
* Acts of Absurdity (Nth. Melb. Town Hall, Trades Hall, Hifi Bar, The Old Bar, Bar 303, Lentil As Anything, Peacock Theatre, Regal Tent, Edinburgh Castle, Varietyville Theatre, Grainery Lane Theatre, The Alley Cat Bar)
* Clown-O- Clock – Hobart
* NICA Cabaret
* Hoopla Festival Big Top