The Key to Successful Comedy Events

Brought to you by Sarah & Imogen of Avalon Promotions

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.

What makes a comedy night successful?

• Great acts• A good, inclusive atmosphere• Suitable venue set up• Regular format • Effective branding

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

RUSSELL HOWARD

AL MURRAY

FRANK SKINNER

Some well known acts who have previously performed on the Comedy Network are:

And....

Russell Kane

Greg Davies

Lee Nelson

30 MINUTES SUPPORT20 MINUTES INTERVAL1 HOUR HEADLINER

HEADLINERS ON THE 2012-2013 COMEDY NETWORK INCLUDE:

CARL DONNELLY

TOM DEACON

JIMMY MCGHIE

NAZ OSMANOGLU

Format of a regular night

Ray Peacock

Ed Gamble

Roisin Conaty

Jarlath Regan

Paul McCaffrey

Network Specials: Freshers, Refreshers and Balls

Russell HowardGreg DaviesLee NelsonRussell KaneChris RamseyJoe Wilkinson

Venue Set Up –Creating a good atmosphere

SoundLightingStagingSeating

Music

Marketing Your Comedy Night

Print – posters and flyers - distribution

Student newspaper/radio – interviews, previews

Online social media – Facebook / twitter

Student involvement – i.e. comedy societies

Cost of Putting on 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.

Unions using our regular 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

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