Next Best Comic – Sorry! Comedy Festival

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London’s Next Best Comic Search:

A Highlight of London’s Sorry! Comedy Festival

Join us for an unforgettable journey of comedy and competition and witness the rise of London’s next comedy star!

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FINALS TICKETS

Get ready for a laugh-filled extravaganza with “London’s Next Best Comic Search”, a thrilling contest set to electrify the Sorry! Comedy Festival. Spanning eight weeks, this competition will feature over 80 comedians delivering their best jokes, each vying for a spot in the Grand Finale.

DETAILS OF THE CONTEST:

• Duration: Eight weeks of intense comedy showdowns.

• Participants: 80+ comedians showcasing their finest material.

• Weekly Winners: Winners each week, plus two wildcards, will advance to the Finals.

• Finals: The climactic Finals kick off the 2024 Festival on Wednesday, November 13th at the prestigious Aeolian Hall.

• Qualifying Venue: Forked River Brewing will be the hub of hilarity throughout the competition.

The ULTIMATE PRIZE awaits the champion of the Finals: a coveted 5-minute opening set for the renowned K. Trevor Wilson at Centennial Hall during the headlining event of the Festival.

London’s Next Best Comic Search:

Contest Rules and Sign-up

Contest Rules and Regulations

1. OVERVIEW:

Welcome to London’s Next Best Comic Search Contest! This exciting competition will showcase the talents of 80 comedians over the course of 8 nights. Below are the detailed rules and regulations for the contest.

2. CONTEST SCHEDULE AND STRUCTURE:

Duration: The contest will run for 8 consecutive Wednesdays, starting September 11 and concluding on October 30.

Format: Each night will feature performances by 10 different comedians. Each performer is allotted a 5-minute time slot.
Performance Time: Performers must adhere to the 5-minute limit for their set.

3. VOTING PROCESS

Audience Participation: Audience members are encouraged to vote for their three favorite comedians from the performances each night. Each audience member is allowed to cast a maximum of three votes.

Vote Deduction Policy: To ensure fairness, there will be a deduction of 10 votes for every 30 seconds a performer goes over the allotted 5-minute time limit. This policy is in place to maintain schedule and fairness.

4. ADVANCEMENT TO FINALS:

Nightly Winners: At the end of each contest night, the comedian with the highest number of votes will be declared the Nightly Winner. This individual will earn a spot in the final round of the competition.

Finals Date: The finals will be held on November 13. The Nightly Winners from each of the 8 contest nights will compete in this final round.

5. WILD CARD SELECTION

Criteria: In addition to the Nightly Winners, two Wild Card spots will be awarded. The Wild Cards will be selected based on the highest vote totals received by performers who did not win their respective contest nights.

Purpose: The Wild Card entries ensure that standout performances throughout the contest are given a chance to compete in the finals.

6. GENERAL RULES:

Adherence to Time Limits: All performers must strictly adhere to their 5-minute time limit. Overrunning the time will result in vote deductions as outlined in the voting process.

Performance Integrity: Performers are expected to deliver original and engaging material. Any form of plagiarism or violation of the contest’s ethical standards may result in disqualification.

Conduct: Participants and audience members are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the event.

We wish all contestants the best of luck and look forward to an entertaining and memorable competition. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please email Mitch VK.

mitchvkcomedy@gmail.com

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London’s Next Best Comic Search

Qualifying Events

Join us each week at the incomparable Forked River Brewing and see some of the best up-and-coming comics in the area compete for a chance to open for K. Trevor Wilson!

Wednesday, September 11 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, September 18 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, September 25 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, October 2 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, October 9 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, October 16 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, October 23 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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Wednesday, October 30 – 8:30 pm @ Forked River Brewing

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London’s Next Best Comic Search:

FINALS

Wednesday, November 13th
7 pm at Aeolian Hall

Get ready for a laugh-filled extravaganza with “London’s Next Best Comic Search”, a thrilling contest set to electrify the Sorry! Comedy Festival. Spanning eight weeks, this competition will feature over 80 comedians delivering their best jokes, each vying for a spot in the Grand Finale.

Details of the Contest:

Duration: Eight weeks of intense comedy showdowns.
Participants: 80+ comedians showcasing their finest material.
Weekly Winners: Winners each week, plus two wildcards, will advance to the Finals.
Finals: The climactic Finals kick off the 2024 Festival on Wednesday, November 13th at the prestigious Aeolian Hall.
Qualifying Venue: Forked River Brewing will be the hub of hilarity throughout the competition.

The ULTIMATE PRIZE awaits the champion of the Finals: a coveted 5-minute opening set for the renowned K. Trevor Wilson at Centennial Hall during the headlining event of the Festival.

Join us for an unforgettable journey of comedy and competition and witness the rise of London’s next comedy star!