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Data-driven insights and emerging patterns in the comedy world, including shifts in performance formats, booking demand, city-level growth, and how the industry is evolving.

Why Independent Comedy Clubs Are Opening Everywhere

March 8, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

Independent Comedy Clubs is a key aspect of comedy success. Stand-up comedy is having a bit of a moment. In cities all over the world,…

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Comedy Cities: Where Stand-Up Comedy Is Exploding

March 5, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

Comedy Cities is a key aspect of comedy success. For decades, stand-up comedy revolved around a handful of cities. New York, Los Angeles, and London…

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How Independent Comedians Are Outgrowing Traditional Platforms

March 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

Independent Comedians is a key aspect of comedy success. For a long time, the goal in stand-up was simple: get noticed by a big platform.…

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Why Short Comedy Sets Are Winning in 2026 (And What That Means for Open Mics)

February 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon

Short comedy sets are becoming the standard at open mic nights and small stand-up gigs in 2026. If you perform regularly or run comedy nights,…

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TikTok Stand-Up Comedy: What’s Actually Happening

October 21, 2023 Tracy Spungeon

Tiktok Stand-Up Comedy is a key aspect of comedy success. TikTok didn’t ask permission before it changed stand-up comedy. It just did it. And whether…

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