Anyone started planning the Fringe?

Have done a first sweep of the comedians, this is my first list…. There will be additions and people I don’t get to see. Waiting till next release of tickets before I start to purchase?

Come join our April Fools joke 😉

Yes we know it’s past midday but there are no rules anymore with this kind of thing. 😂

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All jokes aside though, imagine if we actually did have a comedy club!

Merch Chat

Had a look through the NextUp merch shop and it got me thinking. NextUp has always been about supporting comedians and giving stand‑up fans a proper home, so it feels like the merch could reflect that a bit more.

One thing I’d really love to see is the actual t‑shirt the crew wear. The plain black NextUp tee they use when they’re out at gigs filming and streaming shows. It’s simple, recognisable and properly tied to what NextUp does day to day.

You could even take it a step further and do a version with a big back print full of comedians’ names, almost like a tour shirt for everyone on the platform. Using that rough textured style they use on their Instagram stories would make it feel properly NextUp. And the same idea could work as a hoodie for people who prefer that.

And because the whole point of NextUp is to support comedians and help fans discover new acts, it would be brilliant to have a section where you can buy comedians’ own merch directly. T shirts, hoodies, posters, badges, tour bits, books, all the random stuff comics come up with. It’d make things easier for fans and give acts another way to earn from the platform.

What do you lot think?

Would you wear the crew style tee or hoodie?

Would you use a comedian merch hub?

Any other merch ideas that feel like they fit what NextUp is about?

A Really Positive Experience With NextUp Support

I wanted to share something that might help anyone who suddenly finds their NextUp access blocked, especially if you’re a Lifetime Member like me.

I recently hit a glitch where the system thought my membership had expired and locked me out. Not ideal, but honestly, the support team were brilliant from the moment I reached out.

They restored my access straight away, explained what was going on behind the scenes, and reassured me that I won’t be asked for payments in the future. I also messaged them on Instagram and they were just as friendly. They let me know a few people have had the same issue and their IT team is already working on a proper fix.

I’ve always loved what NextUp does. I work in live events as a lighting engineer, often alongside video and streaming techs, so I really appreciate the craft behind their live streams and the way they support comedians and fans. It’s a platform I genuinely enjoy being part of.

Glitches happen, but the way they handled it was fast, human, and genuinely helpful. Hopefully this reassures anyone else who runs into the same thing.

Gareth