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Short Form Comedy: The Rise of Short-Form Comedy: How 30-Second Clips Are Creating New Comedians

March 15, 2026 River Lennox 8 min read

Short Form Comedy is a key aspect of comedy success. Five years ago, suggesting a comedian could build a career on TikTok would’ve been laughable.…

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Why to comedy communities: Why Micro-Communities Are Building the Next Generation of Stand-Up Comedy Stars

March 14, 2026 River Lennox 5 min read

Comedy Communities is essential for comedians. If you’ve been paying attention to stand-up comedy over the last couple of years, you’ve noticed something shifting. The…

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Open Mic Beginner: Your First Open Mic: What to Expect and How to Actually Prepare

March 14, 2026 River Lennox 7 min read

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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Edinburgh skyline at sunset with Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Hotel — home of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Fringe 2026: What to Expect and How to Get Your Show In

March 13, 2026 River Lennox 7 min read

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.

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Why Independent Comedy Clubs Are Opening Everywhere

March 8, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 5 min read

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: The Cities Where Stand-Up Comedy Is Exploding Right Now

March 5, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 4 min read

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 4 min read

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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Comedy Mental Health: Comedy on Prescription: How Stand-Up Is Being Used for Mental Health

February 21, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 6 min read

Comedy Mental Health is a key aspect of comedy success. Comedy has always helped people process difficult experiences. But recently, the idea that stand-up might…

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Why to get comedy bookings: Why Some Comedians Get Booked Constantly (And It’s Not Just Their Jokes)

February 10, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 5 min read

Get Comedy Bookings is essential for comedians. You’ve probably noticed it at some point. The same comedians keep appearing on lineups. Different venues. Different cities.…

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

February 2, 2026 Tracy Spungeon 5 min read

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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