The LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year Competition Returns for 2024

The LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year Competition is back for 2024 and, following an influx of applications from some of the most exciting emerging talent on the LGBTQ+ comedy scene, the event promises to be bigger than ever.

The flagship event from Comedy Bloomers, London’s original monthly LGBTQ+ Stand Up Comedy night, will see 82 acts from the UK and Ireland compete across seven heats, including regional events in Manchester and Edinburgh. This year’s competition which kicks off in London on March 20th will also include an inaugural event in Dublin, Ireland.

Comedy Bloomers is dedicated to promoting inclusive comedic talent with a specific focus on those whose work, without the right support, might never see the light of day.

The heats will be hosted by some of the UK’s best LGBTQ+ MCs including Kuan Wen, Charlie George, James Barr, Sue Gives a F*Ck; Matthew Ali. Headliners will include past finalists including Dee Allum, Lachlan Werner and Dick Denham as well as previous competition winner Victoria Olsina.

The Manchester heat will be hosted by Alex Stringer

"I’m so honoured to be asked to MC the Manchester heat of the LGBTQ+ comedian of the year. I loved my time in the competition previously and so to be back is wonderful. I believe that comedy line ups should reflect the broad spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community so competitions like this one are so vital!"

Chris Smith, founder of Comedy Bloomers explained: “It has long been our ambition to create something that moves beyond the tokenistic to something that genuinely showcases the very best of LGBTQ+ talent. This is more important than ever against a backdrop of intolerance and that seems to be on the rise".

HEAT 2 - The Brewers Manchester, 24th March with full details VIA HERE

Published: 2-Mar-2024: (7403)