Sorry! Comedy’s Next Best Comic Search:
A Highlight of Canada’s Comedic Talent
Join us for an unforgettable journey of comedy and competition and witness the rise of Canada’s next comedy star!
Get ready for a laugh-filled extravaganza with “Sorry! Comedy’s Next Best Comic Search”, a thrilling contest set to electrify the Sorry! Comedy Festival. Spanning eight weeks, this competition will feature over 500 comedians from 7 cities across Canada 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: Each region will host 50-60 comedians showcasing their finest material. Each week two winners will progress to a regional finals. Two winners from each region will be sent to the festival to participate in the finals, and other festival shows. (Travel & Accommodations paid for)
• Weekly Winners: Each region will send TWO comics to particiapte in the Finals.
• Finals: The climactic Finals kick off the 2025 Festival on Wednesday, November 4th at Toboggan Brewing.
• Qualifying Venue will vary from city to city and will become the hub of hilarity throughout the competition.
The ULTIMATE PRIZE awaits the champion of the Finals: a coveted 5-minute opening set for 1 of the 4 Sorry! Comedy Festival Headliners during the Festival and $1000. Three runner ups will recieve opening spots on remaining headliner shows.
Sorry! Comedy’s Next Best Comic Search:
Contest Rules and Sign-up
Contest Rules and Regulations
1. OVERVIEW:
Welcome to Sorry! Comedy’s Next Best Comic Search Contest! This exciting competition will showcase the talents of over 500 comedians over the course of 8 nights in 7 cities across Canada. Below are the detailed rules and regulations for the contest.
2. CONTEST SCHEDULE AND STRUCTURE:
Duration: The contest will run for 5-8 consecutive Weeks, starting September 2025 and concluding on October 2025 (exact dates vary by region)
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 two comedian with the highest number of votes will be declared the Nightly Winners. These individuals will earn a spot in the regional finals of the competition.
Two Finalists from each region will be sent to the festival (Travel and accommodation covered)
Finals Date: The finals will be held on November 4th at Toboggan Brewing in London, ON. The TWO regional winners from each city will compete in the final round.
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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