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| birth_name = '''[[Aamer Rahman]]'''<br>{{birth date and age|1982|10|17|df=y}}<br>[[Saudi Arabia]]<br>'''[[Nazeem Hussain]]'''<br>{{birth date and age|1986|4|21|df=y}}<br>[[Australia]]
| birth_name = '''[[Aamer Rahman]]'''<br>{{birth date and age|1982|10|17|df=y}}<br>[[Saudi Arabia]]<br>'''[[Nazeem Hussain]]'''<br>{{birth date and age|1986|4|21|df=y}}<br>[[Noble Park, Victoria|Noble Park]], [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]
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| active = 2004–present
| active = 2004–present
| genre = [[Observational comedy]], [[Satire]]
| genre = [[Observational comedy]], [[Satire]]
| subject = [[Racism]], [[Terrorism]], [[Political satire|Political humour]], [[Race relations]], [[Religion]], [[Immigration]], [[Protest]]
| subject = [[Racism]], [[Racism in Australia]], [[Terrorism]], [[Political satire|Political humour]],<br>[[Race relations]], [[Immigration]], [[Protest]]
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==History==
==History==

===2004-2008===
===2004-2008===
In 2004, [[Aamer Rahman]] and [[Nazeem Hussain]] met at an Islamic awards function,<ref name="theage2"/> as a result of their support for asylum seekers and for anti-racism activism. In the space of 5 years, they established their own stage show ''Fear of a Brown Planet'' and sold out around Australia.<ref name="abc.net.au2">{{cite news |last=Barker|first=Arj|url=http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/planettheyreon/default.htm|title=The Planet They're On|work= |location= |publisher=''[[ABC Online]]''|date=7 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> Their name plays on the [[Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy]] LP ''[[Fear of a Black Planet]]''.<ref name="tntmagazine">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.tntmagazine.com/entertainment/interviews/interview-aamer-rahman-one-half-of-aussie-comedy-duo-fear-of-a-brown-planet-on-politics-protest-and-why-hes-so-bitter|title=Interview: Aamer Rahman, one half of Aussie comedy duo Fear Of A Brown Planet on politics, protest and why he's so bitter|work= |location= |publisher=''[[TNT (magazine)|TNT Magazine]]''|date=15 September 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="muslimvillage1">{{cite news |last=Fahmi|first=Asme|url=http://muslimvillage.com/2011/11/30/16710/fear-of-a-funny-muslim/|title=Fear of a Funny Muslim|work= |location= |publisher=''MuslimVillage.com''|date=30 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2004, [[Aamer Rahman]] and [[Nazeem Hussain]] met at an Islamic awards function,<ref name="theage2"/> as a result of their support for asylum seekers and for anti-racism activism. In the space of 5 years, they established their own stage show ''Fear of a Brown Planet'' and sold out around Australia.<ref name="abc.net.au2">{{cite news |last=Barker|first=Arj|url=http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/planettheyreon/default.htm|title=The Planet They're On|work= |location= |publisher=''[[ABC Online]]''|date=7 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> Their name plays on the [[Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy]] LP, ''[[Fear of a Black Planet]]''.<ref name="tntmagazine">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.tntmagazine.com/entertainment/interviews/interview-aamer-rahman-one-half-of-aussie-comedy-duo-fear-of-a-brown-planet-on-politics-protest-and-why-hes-so-bitter|title=Interview: Aamer Rahman, one half of Aussie comedy duo Fear Of A Brown Planet on politics, protest and why he's so bitter|work= |location= |publisher=''[[TNT (magazine)|TNT Magazine]]''|date=15 September 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="muslimvillage1">{{cite news |last=Fahmi|first=Asme|url=http://muslimvillage.com/2011/11/30/16710/fear-of-a-funny-muslim/|title=Fear of a Funny Muslim|work= |location= |publisher=''MuslimVillage.com''|date=30 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>

In 2007, Rahman and Hussain both entered [[Triple J]]’s [[Raw Comedy Award]] at the [[Melbourne International Comedy Festival|Melbourne Comedy Festival]]<ref name="muslimvillage1"/> and beat hundreds of other hopefuls to reach the Victorian State final together. Rahman won the State Final and went on to become the national finals where he was voted the runner-up in a performance that was screened on [[ABC Television]].<ref name="tntmagazine"/>


<ref name="smartartists">{{cite web |url=http://www.smartartists.com.au/artists/foabp.php|title=Fear of a Brown Planet|publisher=Smartartists|year=2009|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> and was voted the runner-up and Hussain reached the Victorian final.<ref name="eurasian">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://eurasian-sensation.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/fear-of-brown-planet.html|title=Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location= |publisher=''Eurasian Sensation''|date=8 March 2010|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2007, Rahman and Hussain both entered [[Triple J]]’s [[Raw Comedy Award]] at the [[Melbourne International Comedy Festival|Melbourne Comedy Festival]]<ref name="muslimvillage1"/> and beat hundreds of other hopefuls to reach the Victorian State final together. Rahman won the State Final and went on to become the national finals where he was voted the runner-up in a performance that was screened on [[ABC Television]].<ref name="tntmagazine"/><ref name="smartartists">{{cite web |url=http://www.smartartists.com.au/artists/foabp.php|title=Fear of a Brown Planet|publisher=Smartartists|year=2009|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> and was voted the runner-up and Hussain reached the Victorian final.<ref name="eurasian">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://eurasian-sensation.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/fear-of-brown-planet.html|title=Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location= |publisher=''Eurasian Sensation''|date=8 March 2010|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>


Fear of a Brown Planet performed their first show in 2007 and their second show in 2008. They were then given a network development deal for a year and a half.<ref name="podbay">{{cite news |last= |first=Kamau|url=http://www.podbay.fm/show/379399613/e/1318087401?autostart=1|title=Episode 25 pt. 3 - Aamer Rahman: Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location= |publisher=''Podbay.fm''|date=August 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
Rahman and Hussain performed their first show in 2007 and their second show in 2008. They were then given a network development deal for a year and a half.<ref name="podbay">{{cite news |last= |first=Kamau|url=http://www.podbay.fm/show/379399613/e/1318087401?autostart=1|title=Episode 25 pt. 3 - Aamer Rahman: Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location= |publisher=''Podbay.fm''|date=August 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>


In the same year, they performed Fear of a Brown Planet at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, [[Sydney Comedy Festival]], and the [[Adelaide Fringe Festival]].<ref name="riserefugee">{{cite web |url=http://riserefugee.org/who-we-are/patrons|title=Our Patrons|publisher=RISE: Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees|date= |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In the same year, they performed Fear of a Brown Planet at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, [[Sydney Comedy Festival]], and the [[Adelaide Fringe Festival]].<ref name="riserefugee">{{cite web |url=http://riserefugee.org/who-we-are/patrons|title=Our Patrons|publisher=RISE: Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees|date= |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
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In 2009, Hussain and Rahman were among ten writers selected for an exclusive script-writing workshop hosted by UK indie film company [[Warp X]], [[Screen Australia]] and [[Madman Entertainment]].<ref name="smartartists"/>
In 2009, Hussain and Rahman were among ten writers selected for an exclusive script-writing workshop hosted by UK indie film company [[Warp X]], [[Screen Australia]] and [[Madman Entertainment]].<ref name="smartartists"/>


In 2010, Rahman and Hussain performed Fear of a Brown Planet at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, [[Sydney Comedy Festival]], and the [[Adelaide Fringe Festival]]. In the same year, Aamer performed in the Oxfam Comedy Gala televised on [[Network Ten|Channel Ten]], whilst Nazeem performed in the Cracker Night of the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala, televised on [[The Comedy Channel]].<ref name="riserefugee"/> In October 2010, took part did a one-off gig with [[Azhar Usman]], [[Preacher Moss]] and [[Mohammed Amer|Mo Amer]] ([[Allah Made Me Funny]]) at the [[Théâtre de l'Athénée|Athenaeum Theatre]] in Paris.<ref name="theage2">{{cite news |last=Ziffer|first=Daniel|url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/comedy/brown-humour-20101013-16k15.html|title=Brown humour|work= |location=Melbourne|publisher=''[[The Age]]''|date=14 October 2010|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="indianlink">{{cite news |last=Mustaq|first=Shafeen|url=http://www.indianlink.com.au/comedy-across-cultures/|title=Comedy across cultures|work= |location= |publisher=''Indian Link''|date=21 October 2010|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2010, Rahman and Hussain performed Fear of a Brown Planet at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. In the same year, Aamer performed in the Oxfam Comedy Gala televised on [[Network Ten|Channel Ten]], whilst Nazeem performed in the Cracker Night of the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala, televised on [[The Comedy Channel]].<ref name="riserefugee"/> In October 2010, took part did a one-off gig with [[Azhar Usman]], [[Preacher Moss]] and [[Mohammed Amer|Mo Amer]] ([[Allah Made Me Funny]]) at the [[Théâtre de l'Athénée|Athenaeum Theatre]] in Paris.<ref name="theage2">{{cite news |last=Ziffer|first=Daniel|url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/comedy/brown-humour-20101013-16k15.html|title=Brown humour|work= |location=Melbourne|publisher=''[[The Age]]''|date=14 October 2010|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="indianlink">{{cite news |last=Mustaq|first=Shafeen|url=http://www.indianlink.com.au/comedy-across-cultures/|title=Comedy across cultures|work= |location= |publisher=''Indian Link''|date=21 October 2010|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>


In August 2011, they performed at the [[Edinburgh Festival Fringe|Edinburgh Fringe Festival]].<ref name="guardian1">{{cite news |last=Logan|first=Brian|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/theatreblog/2011/aug/10/fear-brown-planet-fast-show|title=Fear of a Brown Planet: the fast show|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=10 August 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="guardian2">{{cite news |last=Logan|first=Brian|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/aug/16/fear-of-a-brown-planet-edinburgh-review|title=Fear of a Brown Planet – review|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=16 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="thenational">{{cite news |last=Hawkins|first=Si|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/on-stage/muslim-comedians-perform-at-edinburghs-fringe|title=Muslim comedians perform at Edinburgh's Fringe|work= |location=Abu Dhabi|publisher=''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''|date=17 July 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> On the way home from Edinburgh they did a show in London at the last minute,<ref name="abc.net.au1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2011/s3358479.htm|title=The Planet They're On - Transcript|work= |location= |publisher=''[[ABC Online]]''|date=7 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> after a friend of theirs organised a show in [[Brixton]].<ref name="muslimvillage2">{{cite news |last=Fahmi|first=Asme|url=http://muslimvillage.com/2011/11/30/16710/fear-of-a-funny-muslim/|title=Fear of a Funny Muslim Returns|work= |location= |publisher=''MuslimVillage.com''|date=1 December 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In August 2011, they performed at the [[Edinburgh Festival Fringe|Edinburgh Fringe Festival]].<ref name="guardian1">{{cite news |last=Logan|first=Brian|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/theatreblog/2011/aug/10/fear-brown-planet-fast-show|title=Fear of a Brown Planet: the fast show|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=10 August 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="guardian2">{{cite news |last=Logan|first=Brian|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/aug/16/fear-of-a-brown-planet-edinburgh-review|title=Fear of a Brown Planet – review|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=16 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="thenational">{{cite news |last=Hawkins|first=Si|url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/on-stage/muslim-comedians-perform-at-edinburghs-fringe|title=Muslim comedians perform at Edinburgh's Fringe|work= |location=Abu Dhabi|publisher=''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''|date=17 July 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> On the way home from Edinburgh they did a impromptu show in London,<ref name="abc.net.au1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2011/s3358479.htm|title=The Planet They're On - Transcript|work= |location= |publisher=''[[ABC Online]]''|date=7 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> after a friend of theirs organised a show in [[Brixton]]<ref name="muslimvillage2">{{cite news |last=Fahmi|first=Asme|url=http://muslimvillage.com/2011/11/30/16710/fear-of-a-funny-muslim/|title=Fear of a Funny Muslim Returns|work= |location= |publisher=''MuslimVillage.com''|date=1 December 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> with two days notice.<ref name="voice-online">{{cite news |last=Hamilton|first=Davina|url=http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/australia-racist-word-yes|title='Is Australia racist? In a word, yes'|work= |location= |publisher=''The Voice Online''|date=19 September 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>


In 2011, ''[[Australian Story]]'' did a documentary on the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] about about Rahman’s and Hussain’s lives in Australia as well as their debut performances in Edinburgh and London.<ref name="muslimvillage2"/> On 30 August 2011,<ref name="jbhifionline">{{cite web |url=http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/comedy/fear-of-a-brown-planet/652309|title=Fear Of A Brown Planet|publisher=JB HI-FI|date=31 August 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> Fear of a Brown Planet DVD was released,<ref name="australianfilmreview">{{cite news |last=Lamb|first=Lizzie|url=http://australianfilmreview.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/fear-of-a-brown-planet-interview-with-aamer-rahman/|title=Fear of a Brown Planet Interview with Aamer Rahman|work= |location= |publisher=''Australian Film Review''|date=7 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="spotlightreport">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.spotlightreport.net/movies/dvd-blu-ray/fear-of-a-brown-planet-comes-to-dvd|title=Fear Of A Brown Planet Comes To Dvd|work= |location= |publisher=''Australian Film Review''|date=9 September 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> which was recorded at the Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne.<ref name="abc.net.au3">{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/txt/s3208688.htm|title=Nazeem Hussain|publisher=[[ABC Online]]|date= |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In 2011, ''[[Australian Story]]'' did a documentary on the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] about about Rahman’s and Hussain’s lives in Australia as well as their debut performances in Edinburgh and London.<ref name="muslimvillage2"/> On 30 August 2011,<ref name="jbhifionline">{{cite web |url=http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/dvd-genres/comedy/fear-of-a-brown-planet/652309|title=Fear Of A Brown Planet|publisher=JB HI-FI|date=31 August 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> Fear of a Brown Planet DVD was released,<ref name="australianfilmreview">{{cite news |last=Lamb|first=Lizzie|url=http://australianfilmreview.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/fear-of-a-brown-planet-interview-with-aamer-rahman/|title=Fear of a Brown Planet Interview with Aamer Rahman|work= |location= |publisher=''Australian Film Review''|date=7 November 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="spotlightreport">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.spotlightreport.net/movies/dvd-blu-ray/fear-of-a-brown-planet-comes-to-dvd|title=Fear Of A Brown Planet Comes To Dvd|work= |location= |publisher=''Australian Film Review''|date=9 September 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> which was recorded at the Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne.<ref name="abc.net.au3">{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/txt/s3208688.htm|title=Nazeem Hussain|publisher=[[ABC Online]]|date= |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> In December 2011<ref name="abc.net.au4">{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc1/201303/programs/LE1214V002D2013-03-27T203150.htm|title=Fear of A Brown Planet|publisher=''[[ABC Television]]''|date=2 December 2011|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> and December 2012, they performed on [[ABC2]].<ref name="theage4">{{cite news |last=Galvin|first=Nick|url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/fear-of-a-brown-planet-friday-december-2-20111124-1nvyp.html|title=Fear of a Brown Planet, Friday, December 2|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Age]]''|date=2 December 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>


In April 2012, Rahman and Hussain played at the second show of the Comedy Festival.<ref name="beat2">{{cite news |last=Lan|first=Christine|url=http://www.beat.com.au/comedy-festival/political-asylums-late-night-riot|title=Political Asylum's Late Night Riot |work= |location= |publisher=''Beat''|date= |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> In Autumn 2012 they toured the United Kingdom.<ref name="timesofindia">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-03/music/33021021_1_uk-tour-islam-onstage|title=In Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location=India|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|date=3 August 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/9871339.WIN_TICKETS__Fear_of_a_Brown_Planet/|title=WIN TICKETS: Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=15 August 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="sonsofmalcolm">{{cite news |last=Rahman|first=Aamer|url=http://www.sonsofmalcolm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/dear-of-brown-planetss-bro-aamer.html|title=Fear of a Brown Planets' Bro Aamer Rahman's letter to Prince Harry|work= |location= |publisher=''Son of Malcolm''|date=8 September 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
In April 2012, Rahman and Hussain played at the second show of the Comedy Festival.<ref name="beat2">{{cite news |last=Lan|first=Christine|url=http://www.beat.com.au/comedy-festival/political-asylums-late-night-riot|title=Political Asylum's Late Night Riot |work= |location= |publisher=''Beat''|date= |accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> In September 2012,<ref name="voice-online"/> they toured the United Kingdom,<ref name="timesofindia">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-03/music/33021021_1_uk-tour-islam-onstage|title=In Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location=India|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|date=3 August 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/9871339.WIN_TICKETS__Fear_of_a_Brown_Planet/|title=WIN TICKETS: Fear of a Brown Planet|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=15 August 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref><ref name="sonsofmalcolm">{{cite news |last=Rahman|first=Aamer|url=http://www.sonsofmalcolm.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/dear-of-brown-planetss-bro-aamer.html|title=Fear of a Brown Planets' Bro Aamer Rahman's letter to Prince Harry|work= |location= |publisher=''Son of Malcolm''|date=8 September 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> where they performed in cities including Manchester, Bradford, London, Birmingham and Cardiff.<ref name="voice-online"/>

In December 2012, they performed on [[ABC2]].<ref name="theage4">{{cite news |last=Galvin|first=Nick|url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/fear-of-a-brown-planet-friday-december-2-20111124-1nvyp.html|title=Fear of a Brown Planet, Friday, December 2|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Age]]''|date=2 December 2012|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>


Rahman and Hussain are currently working on their follow up show for 2010, Fear of a Brown Planet Returns.<ref name="smartartists"/>
Rahman and Hussain are currently working on their follow up show for 2010, Fear of a Brown Planet Returns.<ref name="smartartists"/>
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Islam in Australia]]
*[[Islamic humour]]
*[[Islamic humour]]


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*Richards, Tim. [http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/comedy/fear-of-a-brown-planet-attacks-20110413-1dddz.html Fear of a Brown Planet Attacks]. ''[[The Age]]''. 13 April 2011
*Richards, Tim. [http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/comedy/fear-of-a-brown-planet-attacks-20110413-1dddz.html Fear of a Brown Planet Attacks]. ''[[The Age]]''. 13 April 2011
*Vranjes, Emilia. [http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/going-out/theatre-and-the-arts/Muslims-in-the-mainstream/7596503/ Muslims in the mainstream]. ''inMyCommunity''. 13 July 2011
*Vranjes, Emilia. [http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/going-out/theatre-and-the-arts/Muslims-in-the-mainstream/7596503/ Muslims in the mainstream]. ''inMyCommunity''. 13 July 2011
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*[http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2011/s3358479.htm The Planet They're On - Transcript]. ''[[ABC Online]]''. 7 November 2011
*[http://www.abc.net.au/austory/content/2011/s3358479.htm The Planet They're On - Transcript]. ''[[ABC Online]]''. 7 November 2011
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*Logan, Brian. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/aug/16/fear-of-a-brown-planet-edinburgh-review Fear of a Brown Planet – review]. ''[[The Guardian]]''. 16 November 2011
*Logan, Brian. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/aug/16/fear-of-a-brown-planet-edinburgh-review Fear of a Brown Planet – review]. ''[[The Guardian]]''. 16 November 2011
*Ritchie, Ruth. [http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/crossing-the-racial-divide-20111124-1nvhg.html Crossing the racial divide]. ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. 26 November 2011
*Ritchie, Ruth. [http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/crossing-the-racial-divide-20111124-1nvhg.html Crossing the racial divide]. ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''. 26 November 2011
*Hamilton, Davina. [http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/australia-racist-word-yes 'Is Australia racist? In a word, yes']. ''The Voice Online''. 19 September 2012
*Hajaj, Nidal. Elliott-Cooper, Adam. [http://www.ceasefiremagazine.co.uk/review-fear-brown-planet/ Interview: Fear of a Brown Planet (Video)] . ''Ceasefire Magazine''. 24 September 2012
*Hajaj, Nidal. Elliott-Cooper, Adam. [http://www.ceasefiremagazine.co.uk/review-fear-brown-planet/ Interview: Fear of a Brown Planet (Video)] . ''Ceasefire Magazine''. 24 September 2012
*[http://www.australiantimes.co.uk/entertainment/stage-screen/interview-with-nazeem-hussain-from-fear-of-a-brown-planet.htm Interview with Hussain and Rahman, from ‘Fear of a Brown Planet’]. ''Australian Times''. 11 October 2012
*[http://www.australiantimes.co.uk/entertainment/stage-screen/interview-with-nazeem-hussain-from-fear-of-a-brown-planet.htm Interview with Hussain and Rahman, from ‘Fear of a Brown Planet’]. ''Australian Times''. 11 October 2012

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Fear of a Brown Planet
Birth name
Victoria, Australia
MediumStand-up, Television
NationalityAustralian
Years active2004–present
GenresObservational comedy, Satire
Subject(s)Racism, Racism in Australia, Terrorism, Political humour,
Race relations, Immigration, Protest

Fear of a Brown Planet are an Australian stand-up comedy duo consisting of Aamer Rahman (born 17 October 1982) and Nazeem Hussain (born 21 April 1984).

History

2004-2008

In 2004,

Public Enemy LP, Fear of a Black Planet.[3][4]

In 2007, Rahman and Hussain both entered

Raw Comedy Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival[4] and beat hundreds of other hopefuls to reach the Victorian State final together. Rahman won the State Final and went on to become the national finals where he was voted the runner-up in a performance that was screened on ABC Television.[3][5] and was voted the runner-up and Hussain reached the Victorian final.[6]

Rahman and Hussain performed their first show in 2007 and their second show in 2008. They were then given a network development deal for a year and a half.[7]

In the same year, they performed Fear of a Brown Planet at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival,

Adelaide Fringe Festival.[8]

In April 2008,[9] Rahman and Hussain first performed Fear of a Brown Planet at Melbourne Fringe Festival.[3]

2009-present

In 2009, Hussain and Rahman were among ten writers selected for an exclusive script-writing workshop hosted by UK indie film company Warp X, Screen Australia and Madman Entertainment.[5]

In 2010, Rahman and Hussain performed Fear of a Brown Planet at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. In the same year, Aamer performed in the Oxfam Comedy Gala televised on

Channel Ten, whilst Nazeem performed in the Cracker Night of the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala, televised on The Comedy Channel.[8] In October 2010, took part did a one-off gig with Azhar Usman, Preacher Moss and Mo Amer (Allah Made Me Funny) at the Athenaeum Theatre in Paris.[1][10]

In August 2011, they performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[11][12][13] On the way home from Edinburgh they did a impromptu show in London,[14] after a friend of theirs organised a show in Brixton[15] with two days notice.[16]

In 2011,

ABC2.[22]

In April 2012, Rahman and Hussain played at the second show of the Comedy Festival.[23] In September 2012,[16] they toured the United Kingdom,[24][25][26] where they performed in cities including Manchester, Bradford, London, Birmingham and Cardiff.[16]

Rahman and Hussain are currently working on their follow up show for 2010, Fear of a Brown Planet Returns.[5]

Style and reception

Their show splits into two sets,[12] Rahman and Hussain perform alone before handing over to their comedic partner.[27]

Each is introduced by a video-montage poking mild fun at various political idiocies.[28] The style is orthodox standup, distinguished by the quality – and to a non-"brown" audience, novelty – of the material. Hussain has a cheerful, upbeat manner whereas Hussain has a sly, laconic and wry sardonic manner.[12]

Reviews

“Self deprecating and thought provoking.” - The Big Issue[14]

“A tag-team of provocative comedy fun.” - The Big Issue[14]

“The punchlines are razor sharp.” -

The British Comedy Guide[14]

“Easy charm, subversive spirit - and a cool confidence.” - The Guardian[14]

“Every bit as funny as they are politically engaged.” - The Guardian

“Intensely amusing political stuff, from a very different point of view.” - The Sunday Telegraph

Awards

In 2008, Rahman and Hussain were recipients of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Best Newcomer Award for their debut show Fear of a Brown Planet.[5][8][29]

See also

References

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  3. ^ a b c "Interview: Aamer Rahman, one half of Aussie comedy duo Fear Of A Brown Planet on politics, protest and why he's so bitter". TNT Magazine. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b Fahmi, Asme (30 November 2011). "Fear of a Funny Muslim". MuslimVillage.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d "Fear of a Brown Planet". Smartartists. 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Fear of a Brown Planet". Eurasian Sensation. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "Episode 25 pt. 3 - Aamer Rahman: Fear of a Brown Planet". Podbay.fm. August 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ a b c "Our Patrons". RISE: Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  9. ^ Nader, Carol; Cooke, Dewi (5 April 2008). "We're not racist, but ..." The Age. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Logan, Brian (10 August 2011). "Fear of a Brown Planet: the fast show". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ a b c Logan, Brian (16 November 2011). "Fear of a Brown Planet – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Hawkins, Si (17 July 2011). "Muslim comedians perform at Edinburgh's Fringe". Abu Dhabi: The National. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  14. ^ a b Fahmi, Asme (1 December 2011). "Fear of a Funny Muslim Returns". MuslimVillage.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ a b c Hamilton, Davina (19 September 2012). "'Is Australia racist? In a word, yes'". The Voice Online. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Fear Of A Brown Planet". JB HI-FI. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  17. ^ Lamb, Lizzie (7 November 2011). "Fear of a Brown Planet Interview with Aamer Rahman". Australian Film Review. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ "Fear Of A Brown Planet Comes To Dvd". Australian Film Review. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  21. ^ Galvin, Nick (2 December 2012). "Fear of a Brown Planet, Friday, December 2". The Age. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ Lan, Christine. "Political Asylum's Late Night Riot". Beat. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ "In Fear of a Brown Planet". India: The Times of India. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  24. ^ "WIN TICKETS: Fear of a Brown Planet". Asian Image. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  25. ^ Rahman, Aamer (8 September 2012). "Fear of a Brown Planets' Bro Aamer Rahman's letter to Prince Harry". Son of Malcolm. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  26. ^ Lan, Christine (8 April 2011). "Fear Of A Brown Planet Attacks". Beat. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  28. ^ "Award Winners". Melbourne International Comedy Festivale. accessdate=1 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Missing pipe in: |date= (help)

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