Some of the biggest names in antipodean comedy will be taking part in a major benefit gig to raise money for communities affected by the Australian bushfires.

The Stand Up For Bushfire Relief show will take place on January 20 at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne and the line-up confirmed so far includes Hannah Gadsby, Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Judith Lucy, Tommy Little, Joel Creasey, Cal Wilson, Nick Cody, Rhys Nicholson, Denise Scott, Nazeem Hussain, Tom Ballard, Frank Woodley, Peter Helliar, Arj Barker and Sam Taunton with more to be announced.

Elsewhere comedian Celeste Barber's Facebook appeal has now raised over A$30 million. More here.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 2pm from Ticketmaster here.