Chance for stand-up comics to perform at Victorious Festival
TWO aspiring stand-up comics could win themselves the chance to perform on the comedy stage at Victorious Festival this summer.
The hunt is on for two upand-coming comedians to show off their mirth-making skills with their own 20-minutesetalongsidecomedyheavyweights Russell Kane and Milton Jones at the event.
Snowsmotorgroupissponsor of the Comedy Stage at the festival, which takes place on Southsea Common over the bankholidayweekend,August 26 to August 28.
Snowscommunicationsdirector, Allen Scott said: ‘This really is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for two rising comedy stars to springboard themselves into the spotlight.
‘This year sees a huge new comedy offer at Victorious, with headliners including Katherine Ryan, Russell Kane, Joel Dommett and Milton
Jones. The two winners of our Comedy Star competition will each secure a 20-minute stage set during the Saturday or Sunday.
‘As a local, family company Snows is absolutely thrilled to be able to support this iconic festival and we are really looking forward to spreading some serious fun and laughter throughout the event.’
There will be final will be hostedatTheConcordeClubin EastleighonThursday,August 18, with the finalists performing in front of a panel of judges.
Victorious features big names in music and comedy alongside a wealth of family attractions. The headlining bands this year include the Stereophonics,PrimalScream and Paolo Nutini, plus Bastille,
Primal Scream, Suede, AnneMarie, Sugababes and many more across its dozen-plus stages.
To enter the competition email a short paragraph explaining any comedic experience along with a two-minute audition tape and your name, date of birth, address, phone number and email address to: comedystar@snows.co.uk before 11.59pm on Friday, July 1.
Entrants must be over 18 and not have performed at a comedy event to an audience of more than 400 people.
Contestants should be aware that Victorious Festival prides itself on being a family festivalandthecontentshould reflect this. For more details and full terms and conditions visit tinyurl.com/2xyj2r4d.
Day tickets are on sale from £50, plus booking fee.