NextUp (‘the Netflix of UK stand-up’) has announced the long-list of nominees for the best comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The winner receives the BIGGEST award in comedy ever.
The winning act will receive a 2 metre inflatable trophy (literally the biggest award in comedy):
Plus:
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○ an air pump
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○ a carry case so the lucky winner can proudly display it
wherever they go
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○ £500
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○ a headline slot at London’s famous Comedy Store
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○ The option to have their special recorded for the NextUp Platform
Sarah Henley, co-founder of NextUp says: “Due to there being so many hilarious shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, the amount of nominees is as ridiculously big as the award itself. The 2 metre monstrosity of an inflatable trophy will be presented on 25th August and I sincerely hope Argos have an electric pump”.
You can now cast your votes for the winner (announced on the 25th August) at nextupcomedy.com/bigaward. Voting closes at midnight on the 23rd.
The award presentation will be held on 25th August and livestreamed on NextUp.
The nominated acts is as follows:
Amy Gledhill
Angela Barnes
Catherine Bohart
Chloe Petts
Colin Hoult (Anna Mann)
Crybabies
Dan Rath
Emmanuel Sonubi
Esther Manito
Finlay Christie
Grace Campbell
Grace Petrie
Jen Ives
John Robertson
Jordan Gray
Josie Long
Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Lara Ricote
Leo Reich
Mat Ewins
Michael Akadiri
Sarah Keyworth
Thanyia Moore
Tim Key
Note: Only NextUp users can vote, one vote per member
