And the nominees are...🏆

Last week, you and our expert Fringe scouts faced the impossible task of nominating comedians for The Biggest Award in Comedy - NextUp’s iconic 2.04m trophy.

Narrowing it down to just 20 was brutal (the Fringe is spoiling us this year), but the shortlist is officially in!

Now, it’s up to you lot. VOTE HERE to crown the winner of this very, very serious inflatable honour.

What’s at stake for the winner?

• 🏆 A massive 2.04m inflatable trophy

• 💨 An electric air pump (essential)

• 🧳 A bespoke carry case to show it off on the go

• 💰 £500 cash

• 🎥 The option to record their special with NextUp

Throwback Thursday! (Fringe Edition) 🫶

A little something fun for you guys this evening! Can you guess who these Fringe comedians are, based on their childhood pics? We're livestreaming all of them.

Answers will be revealed on our socials at 6pm (BST). 🤗

Behind the Scenes of Fringe 📸

Here's some BTS images as our Team heads up to Edinburgh this month. Some awesome shows have been watched, many a date have been eaten and countless dogs cuddled so far. Can't wait to share more!🤗

Nominate your favourite comedian for this year's Biggest Award In Comedy! 🏆

Voting is officially OPEN, NextUppers! Whoop whoop!

Click the link below to have your say, because democracy is important:

nextupcomedy.com/biggestaward

This year’s winner will receive:
😆The world’s biggest comedy trophy (2m 4cm inflatable)
😆£500 prize money
😆A hand pump
😆A carry case (for transportation, not dignity)
😆The opportunity to record and release their show as a NextUp comedy special.

On 16 August, we will reveal the 20 long-listed shows, selected through your nominations and recommendations from our comedy scout network.

You will then cast your final votes before the winner is announced on 27 August, when one comedian will face the logistical challenge of transporting a two-metre trophy back home at the end of the Fringe. How fun?!

Okay, ready, set...nominate! 💃

Note: Eligible shows must be comedy performances running 50 minutes or longer and programmed for 20 or more performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh here we come!

You're catching us and Nick Stupp live from the train station. 🚄 Here's to the BEST Fringe month ahead. AHHH! How excited are you? 😍

Share your livestream moments with us! 📱🔥

If you're watching our Fringe livestreams this month, we'd LOVE to see. Not to make this sound like Gen-Z promo, but feel free to tag NextUp in your Instagram/Facebook/TikTok stories and posts. Show us your streaming set-up, snacks, friends, pets - whatever you fancy (but keep it PG). Let's make it feel like a proper celebration.

*It'll also make Team NextUp (but especially me) feel super happy and validated, hahaha! 

2 DAYS TO GO! AHH! 😆

5 days 'til Fringe! 😍💃🎉🎈🎥