Even comedians can’t see the funny side of the collapse of management agency Junkyard, with claims performers have not been paid for dozens of gigs. Junkyard Artist Management represents some big names in comedy including Aaron Chen, as well as a fellow performer on ABC TV’s hit comedy Fisk, Sam Campbell. The collapse has left more than two dozen comedians without management representation in Australia ahead of the local season of comedy festivals.
Junkyard Artist Management appears to have removed its Instagram and X accounts as well as its official website. The company, run by Craig Ivanoff, has been contacted for comment. Garnham has promised material about his experience at his upcoming shows in Wollongong on Thursday and Newcastle on Friday, followed by a show on the Gold Coast. “My manager went bankrupt out of absolutely nowhere ...