14 Mar
03:02
Open Mic Beginner: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Your first open mic is coming up. Here's what actually happens, what to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare so you walk in knowing what you're in for.
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River Leanox
River Leanox edits Open Comedy's newsroom. Coverage runs across stand-up's full ecosystem: comics on the rise, club owners booking the rooms, festivals, specials, and the working-comic economics behind the laughs. Tips, corrections, and counter-arguments welcome at river@opencomedy.com.
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13 Mar
12:53
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: What to Expect and How to Get Your Show In
Everything you need to know about performing at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 - key dates, registration, venue options, costs, and practical tips for getting your comedy show into the world's biggest arts festival.
