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The latest updates from the global comedy scene, including industry announcements, major deals, legal stories, platform changes, and breaking news affecting comedians, venues, and audiences.
The worst comedy advice you’ll ever get is “Be yourself on stage.” It sounds good. It’s inspirational. But it’s useless when you’re standing in front…
You’ve done fifty open mics. You kill most of them. Your friends laugh. Random audience members come up after and say, “That was great, man.”…
You’re on stage. Two minutes in, and you can feel it. The laughter isn’t coming. The crowd is quiet. Someone in the back is scrolling…
For decades, the standard path was straightforward: you get an agent, they handle your bookings, you pay commission, everyone moves on. It was simple. Predictable.…
You’re standing outside a comedy venue at 9 PM, waiting for your turn on stage. Five minutes of material. Shaking hands. But here’s what you’re…
Most comedians don’t have a system for writing material. They have hope. They tell a story at the bar, get a laugh, think “that’s a…
You just got asked to do a comedy gig. You’re thrilled. Then comes the question: “What’s your rate?” And you panic. You think about your…
More comedians performing than ever before. More competition. Harder breaks. Here's how oversaturation is reshaping comedy booking and what it means for your career.
Austin's comedy scene is booming. Here's the real roadmap for how comedians break in, the venues that matter, and what it actually takes to build comedy work.
Comedy club economics have changed dramatically. Here's what's working for venues in 2026 and what successful owners are doing differently.
