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The Key to Successful Comedy Events
Avalon Promotions organizes over 1500 comedy shows annually across various venues, emphasizing elements such as great acts, an inclusive atmosphere, and effective branding for successful events. Established in 1992, The Comedy Network focuses on providing affordable comedy in UK universities featuring well-known comedians. The document outlines the format for regular comedy nights, the importance of venue setup, and marketing strategies to create engaging events.
The Key to Successful Comedy Events
- 1. The Key toSuccessful Comedy Events Brought to you by Sarah & Imogen of Avalon Promotions
- 2. Avalon Promotions Ltd •Avalon Promotions books and promotes artists for an unrivalled 1500 comedy shows a year in venues ranging from colleges, universities, arts centres, theatres and international festivals to stadium comedy tours and corporate entertainment.
- 3. What makes acomedy night successful? • Great acts • A good, inclusive atmosphere • Suitable venue set up • Regular format • Effective branding
- 4. The Comedy Network •The Comedy Network was established in 1992 to provide professional and affordable comedy to Universities and Colleges across the UK. • We bring the rising stars of the comedy circuit to your union and help you create a stand up night that everyone can enjoy
- 5. Some well knownacts who have previously performed on the Comedy Network are: RUSSELL HOWARD AL MURRAY FRANK SKINNER
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- 7. Format of aregular night 30 MINUTES SUPPORT 20 MINUTES INTERVAL 1 HOUR HEADLINER HEADLINERS ON THE 2012-2013 COMEDY NETWORK INCLUDE: CARL DONNELLY TOM DEACON JIMMY MCGHIE NAZ OSMANOGLU
- 8. Ray Peacock EdGamble Roisin Conaty Jarlath Regan Paul McCaffrey
- 9. Network Specials: Freshers, Refreshers and Balls Russell Howard Greg Davies Lee Nelson Russell Kane Chris Ramsey Joe Wilkinson
- 10. Venue Set Up– Creating a good atmosphere Sound Lighting Staging Seating Music
- 11. Marketing Your ComedyNight Print – posters and flyers - distribution Student newspaper/radio – interviews, previews Online social media – Facebook / twitter Student involvement – i.e. comedy societies
- 12. Cost of Puttingon a Comedy Night Advantages of signing up to regular nights – building an audience / word of mouth Budget should be flexible – fixed fee Introducing potential of bigger names for warm- ups etc. Generate excitement / reputation.
- 13. Unions using ourregular Comedy Network package 2012-2013 include: • University of Brighton • University of Hertfordshire • Newport University • University of Roehampton • Royal Holloway University • Queen Mary University • University of St Andrews • St George’s University
- 14. Avalon Promotions Ltd The Comedy Network