Comedy Club Positions Up for Grabs

Stand up comics are invited to apply for the new Comedy Club programme as part of the 2012 Festival. This will involve two distinct seasons with each season featuring 3-4 comedians. The line-up show format is a change from last year and will allow the Festival to showcase a greater range of local and visiting comedians, as well as supporting both new talent and established names.

The Festival has run a high profile Comedy Club for three years. We are looking for 6-8 comedians including emerging and established artists. We are especially keen to hear from artists who are pushing the boundaries of stand-up comedy.

The Club is at the XII Below bar in the central city which is well known as a venue for music and comedy acts. The Comedy Club, which is just downstairs from the Festival Club, will be managed by the Festival and widely promoted to audiences. For out of town artists travel and accommodation costs will be covered and all comedians will receive performance fees. This will be a high profile and popular event and we’ll do our utmost to look after everyone involved!

You don’t have to register as an event to be in the Comedy Club. Because the Comedy Club is programmed by the Festival you can apply directly to the Festival to be part of the programme.

• Download the application form by going to www.dunedinfringe.org.nz/get-involved and submit your application by 18 November 2011.

• Or give the Festival office a call to discuss your ideas and plans. Phone 03 477-3350 or email {info@dunedinfringe.org.nz}

Want to do your own thing?

Comedians can also choose to register as an independent event. If you want to bring a full length show to the Festival then this is the best option. You will need to source your own venue and produce and promote the event yourself. Total control is yours for the taking – it’s how most shows in the Festival work. Just make sure you register your event by the 18 November via the online registration form.

• More information about registering an event can be found in the Artist Information Pack on the Get Involved page of the website.

• A venue list is also available on the Get Involved page and Festival staff are available to provide advice on venues.

• The deadline for registering an event is 18 November 2011.