Trivia nights people actually talk about & want to attend again.
Trivia nights worth leaving the house for.
Trivia hosting with brains, banter & better questions.
Video footage is from a trivia fundraiser run by Jim - The Trivia Man.
Why venues & organisers book The Trivia Man
A more personal, more flexible alternative to the cookie-cutter trivia factory outfits.
No gimmicks (well not many anyway!) just good trivia questions & a host who likes his job.
And cheaper too without a "middle-man" taking a cut.
One host. One style. One standard.
You deal directly with the person who writes the questions, runs the room & keeps the night moving.
That means consistency, flexibility & a more genuine connection with you & your crowd.
Questions written by a long-time & mad-keen trivia player.
Because great trivia should be fun, fair & memorable.
The rounds are designed with the player experience in mind, not just churned out to fill a slot.
Ready to go with gear included.
If the venue the event is being held in has its own PA & AV system then it is usually best to use those facilities but if none of those are available then I can provide a PA, wireless microphone, projector & even a portable screen at no extra charge.
The Trivia Man will provide all answer sheets, image sheets, pens, scribble paper, video & sound bytes, cables & anything else needed to make the night work - you only need to provide the venue & the players (& prizes if required).
Meet Jim
More than 20 years behind the microphone, writing & hosting trivia nights that people actually enjoy.
Host, question writer & lifelong trivia tragic
Jim Kellam, owner & host of The Trivia Man, has been running professional trivia nights since 2003, previously as Trivia Time, Essential Trivia & Trivialiscious.
With experience across weekly pub trivia, corporate functions, school & club fundraisers, private events & large-scale social nights, Jim knows how to read a room & keep the energy moving.
Unlike larger trivia companies, your host for the evening (Jim) writes all the questions himself - meaning better consistency, sharper questions & a more engaging night for players.
A long-time trivia player himself, Jim understands what makes a quiz fun, fair & memorable from both sides of the microphone.
- Professional trivia host since 2003
- Regular pub, corporate & fundraiser experience
- Original questions written in-house
- Movie & music AV rounds included
- Suitable for intimate social nights through to 200+ guest fundraisers
Testimonials
Gadens Lawyers - December 2025
Subcontracted Corporate Gig
"Thank you so much for last night – everyone had a fantastic time!
I just wanted to share some feedback: everyone absolutely loved Jim. He was brilliant, & I had multiple people come up to me after he left to say how great he was.
We’ll definitely look to book him again if we run trivia in the future."
- Chelsea Prentice
(Gadens Administration)
Kicking Goals For Xav - 2023, 2024, 2025
Annual Fundraiser for Making Sarcoma History
"Absolutely brilliant trivia host.
Kept the energy high, the questions clever & laughs coming all night.
Jim is instrumental to our fundraising success with fun games people love playing.
If you want a trivia night that feels like an event, book Jim! You won’t regret it."
- Vera Rourke
(Kicking Goals For Xav Fundraising Organiser)
Inventium Staff Trivia Afternoon - September 2026
Corporate Trivia
"We booked Jim at The Trivia Man for a Team day and were so happy with the experience - Jim was super professional and organised in the lead up and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly.
The trivia was so much fun and he happily accommodated our request to make sure the questions weren't too Australia-centric as we had international attendees.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or book him again!"
- Hannah O'Connor
(Inventium Behaviour-Change Specialists Project Manager)
Crank Staff Trivia Night - September 2026
Corporate Trivia
"Fantastic custom quizdesign for our 30 staff member trivia need.
Everyone loved the night!
Thank you."
- Damian Anderson
Trivia Hosting Services
From regular pub nights to one-off events, The Trivia Man brings the same professional hosting style, tailored content & crowd-friendly energy.
Weekly Pub Trivia
Ideal for venues wanting a regular early-to- midweek crowd-builder with a reliable host, fresh content & a format that keeps teams coming back.
Usually around 2 hours depending on the exact format agreed upon. 7-7.30pm starts.
A mix of verbal questions, picture sheets, audio & video clips.
Works well in combination with some sort of meal special so patrons come for dinner & stay for trivia.
For weekly pub trivia, the venue usually supplies prizes for the winning team or teams. These often include food & drink vouchers to use at the venue within a set validity period, and bottles of wine supplied by sponsors. The prizes and voucher terms vary by venue.
Note: As Jim is a graphic designer he can design A4-A2 posters & table cards promoting the night for you to place in the venue.
Corporate Trivia Events
Perfect for team building, end-of-year functions & client events, with a polished delivery & the option to tailor rounds to your audience.
Perfect for a 1.5-2 hour trivia event for the troops to bond and/or blow off steam.
Lunchtime, mid-afternoon or early-evening.
Fundraiser Trivia Nights
A proven format for schools, sports clubs & community groups wanting an entertaining event that encourages participation & supports a good cause.
Great for 8-15 teams/tables although larger nights can be hosted.
Usually 3-4 hours with a break & silent (or even live) auction for extra fundraising.
What is included
- Original questions written in-house
- Music & movie AV rounds for extra variety
- Professional hosting that keeps teams engaged & the room buzzing
- My own PA & wireless mic available at no extra charge
- Projector available when needed
- Flexible formats for pubs, corporate gigs & fundraisers
Best suited for
- Venues seeking a regular weekly crowd-drawcard
- Organisers wanting a host with experience & personality
- Events needing custom content rather than generic packs
- Groups who enjoy a mix of classic trivia & multimedia rounds
- Clients who want to work directly with the actual host
Experience that shows on the night
More than 20 years of hosting experience, backed by a genuine love of trivia & a format built to entertain as well as challenge.
You don't want teams scoring 10% & you don't want teams scoring 100% - it's the balance of easy & hard questions that makes a great trivia night.
For example, when an answer is read out & there is absolute silence, the question was either way too easy or way too hard. But when the answer is read out & half the teams yell "YES!" & half the teams yell "@#%^!% we were going to put that, but didn't" then you know it's a good question.
Past Clients include:
- Kicking Goals For Xav (Making Sarcoma History)
- Tonkin + Taylor Engineering Consultancy
- BUPA Health Insurance
- Deloitte Forensic
- Adidas Australia
- Dept of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development
- Maidstone United Soccer Club
- Kenworth Australia
- UniSuper Super Fund
- Equilibrium Health & Fitness
- East Keilor RSL
- SMS Management Consulting
- Rosanna Tennis Club
Years of experience
Two decades of hosting across pub, corporate & fundraiser events.
Stand-in to standout
Trusted for fill-in pub gigs, private functions & special events for some of Melbourne's biggest trivia companies, now available for ongoing regular bookings.
Player-first approach
Because someone who loves playing trivia usually knows how to host it better & write better questions too.
Traditional pen & paper quiz nights
The Trivia Man hosts traditional trivia nights where teams talk, debate & write down their answers together - no buzzers, phone apps or staring at screens between questions.
It keeps the night social, encourages proper teamwork & lets everyone concentrate on the questions, the banter & the atmosphere in the room.
- Pen & paper answer sheets supplied
- No buzzers or phone apps
- More conversation & teamwork
- Hosted live in the room
- As well as the questions & answers being read out, they are also displayed on the screen - very useful in noisy & rowdy environments 😉
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking The Trivia Man for pubs, corporate events, schools, sporting clubs and fundraiser trivia nights in Melbourne.
Trivia night pricing depends on the type of event, location, equipment requirements & whether the booking is a one-off function or an ongoing weekly event.
As a general guide:
- Weekly pub trivia nights - from $250 introductory rate
- School, sporting club & community fundraiser trivia nights - typically $600–$900
- Corporate trivia events - generally from $600+
Every event is different, so contact Jim for a tailored quote based on your venue, audience & event requirements.
Most trivia nights run between 2–4 hours depending on the format & event type.
Weekly pub trivia is usually around 2 hours, corporate events are usually 1.5–2.5 hours, while fundraiser trivia nights usually run longer with bonus games, raffles, auctions or themed rounds included and can go to 3.5 - 4 hours.
Yes. The Trivia Man can provide a PA system, wireless microphone, projector & portable screen when required.
If your venue already has suitable AV equipment available, that is usually better to use. All answer sheets, pens, music clips, movie clips & trivia materials are supplied as part of the night.
Absolutely. Trivia nights can be tailored for corporate events, themed parties, fundraising nights, schools, sporting clubs - even a birthday!
Custom rounds, music themes, movie themes & company-specific or event-specific questions can all be included to create a more personal & memorable experience.
Yes we do. Fundraiser trivia nights are one of the most popular services offered by The Trivia Man.
Trivia nights work extremely well for schools, sporting clubs & community groups/charities looking to raise money while also creating a genuinely fun social event people enjoy attending.
Yes. The Trivia Man regularly hosts corporate trivia events across Melbourne for businesses, end-of-year functions, team-building events & client entertainment nights.
Corporate trivia can be run in offices, function venues, restaurants, pubs or online via Zoom or similar platforms for interstate or remote teams.
Make An Enquiry
Looking for a weekly trivia host, a one-off corporate event or a fundraiser night with a bit more personality? Let's talk.
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Tell me a little about your venue or event & I’ll get back to you.
Contact
- hello@thetriviaman.com
- 0412 531 950
- @thetriviaman_melb
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- Melbourne, Victoria
Fundraisers: The Trivia Man is available to host school, sports club or any other fundraiser trivia nights all across Melbourne (or even Victoria - contact me for more details).
Weekly Pub Gigs: The Trivia Man is also open to regular pub trivia nights in the west, inner north or inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Corporate: Corporate trivia gigs generally need to be within metropolitan Melbourne but if you are in Geelong or country Victoria, let's talk!
