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Entries now open for the Scottish
Comedian Of The
Year 2008
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| Yep it's that time of year
again when we start the search for this year's best Scottish stand up
comedian. Last year over 60 comedians
entered and ten made it through to the final at Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket
where our expert judging panel had a tough job deciding who the winner
was.
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In the end it was won by newcomer Sean
Grant, who had only been performing for just over three months. Some other
competitors had over a decade of professional experience.
Since then he has been signed by Craig
Hill's management, flown out to the Toronto Comedy Festival,
featured in many press articles, had a critically acclaimed sell out
debut solo show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival and headlined many
gigs throughout Scotland.
This August he makes his debut at the Edinburgh
Fringe performing for 26 nights at the prestigious Gilded Balloon. |
So what about this year, are you funny enough to
win?
If so, who do you have to impress? and what's the prize?
Read the rules,
download an application
form and email it to info@hahacomedy.co.uk
. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th August 2008.
Heats will take place across Scotland
in late August / Early September. The heat winners are decided by audience
vote, so you only have to impress the audience. Each heat winner will go
through to the final.
The 2nd placed comedians from each heat
will battle it out for a spot in the semi final on Saturday 13th September
at Eastwood Park Theatre in Giffnock.
One spot in the final will be reserved
for the winner of the Grand Gong Show on Thursday 25th September in Maggie
May's.
This year's judging panel includes; Sanjeev
Kohli & Jane McCarry better known as Naveed & Isa from
BBC Still Game.
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Other judges
include Steve Bennett
(Chortle.co.uk), Anthony Butler (Off The Kerb), Lee Martin
(Gag Reflex & Frog and Bucket), Stu Who (Scottish Comedy
Legend) and Alan Tyler (Head of Comedy and Entertainment at
BBC Scotland).
So what are the prizes? |
| 1st Prize - £1,000
in hard cash,
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plus the coveted Banana Boots
Trophy.
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plus flights to perform
at gigs in Australia in spring 2009.
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plus a support spot for one
of the Headline acts promoted by Ha Ha Comedy at the Glasgow Comedy Festival 2009.
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plus a solo show during the
Glasgow Comedy Festival 2009 promoted by Ha Ha Comedy.
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plus inclusion in the Best of
SCOTY tour including showcases at comedy festivals across the UK in 2009.
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| 2nd Prize - £300 in
hard cash,
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plus a solo show during the
Glasgow Comedy Festival 2009 promoted by Ha Ha Comedy
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plus a support spot for one
of the Headline acts promoted by Ha Ha Comedy at the Glasgow Comedy Festival 2009
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plus inclusion in the Best of
SCOTY tour including showcases at comedy festivals across the UK in 2009.
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| 3rd Prize - £100 in
hard cash,
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plus inclusion in the Best of
SCOTY tour including showcases at comedy festivals across the UK in 2009.
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| Heat winners each
receive £50
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The winner of each heat will
receive £50 hard cash.
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| The Wee SCOTY
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Ha Ha Comedy will give the
honour of performing at the start of the Final to the best breakthrough
comedian of the competition. This 5 minute spot at the final is "non
competing" and is only available to acts who have been performing for
less than 2 years, who have entered the competition and did not qualify
for the final. |
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| Heats will take
place in the following towns and cities |
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Helensburgh - Thurs 28th
Aug |
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Glasgow - Sun 31st Aug |
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Dunfermline - Fri 5th Sept |
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Kilmarnock - Fri 5th Sept |
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Glasgow - Sun 7th Sept |
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South Queensferry - Thur
11th Sept |
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Aberdeen - Sun 14th Sept |
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