Come join our April Fools joke 😉
Yes we know it’s past midday but there are no rules anymore with this kind of thing. 😂
For Insta peeps: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmSuRxjLvv/?igsh=MTI0ZXRkeHR2bmFrMA==
For Facebook peeps: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18DszW18PZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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
Don't really have any other comedy obsessed friends to chat to about this so I thought of NextUppers! Really enjoyed this sketch from last Saturday on SNL - Annabel was amazing the whole episode I thought.
https://youtu.be/dxi43l70vyE?si=kIf6ILPr65zTQS1K
What's on this week, NextUppers! 😍
It's also April Fools day soon - aka the best day for silly comedy! Have you guys ever fallen for one before? I remember my grandmother telling me she once saw an article in the newspaper (back in the day) about spaghetti growing on trees, and because Italian cuisine wasn't popular in the UK during this time, she was truly fooled for YEARS. 🤣
By the way, here's the lineup for Glee Club Birmingham (The Bill Murray is coming soon!)
John Fothergill
Sam Picone
Nathan Caton
Sammy Dobson
Here's to fun-filled week guys. 🎤
Hey gang! Hope your Friday night’s treating you well!
It’s officially go-time on our YouTube channel, and we need our favourite people (YOU!) behind us. We’ve just dropped two public 10-minute sets: Alasdair Beckett-King & Jason Byrne. 😍
https://www.youtube.com/@nextupcomedy/videos
If you’ve got a minute, could you please be our awesome cheer squad and help these clips travel? Perhaps give them a like or leave a quick comment. And if you’re feeling extra generous, share one with a mate who needs a laugh!
This early push makes a huge difference. You’re the reason this works, and we’re so grateful you’re in our corner.
Okay that's all from me - over and out. 🤣
Anyone going to a show for Live Comedy Day on 1 April?
And if you don't know what the heck I'm talking about here's their Insta page https://www.instagram.com/livecomedyday/ It's gonna be a BIG event.
Really excited! I'm going to see Alasdair Beckett King. 🤩
Evening NextUppers!
We’re filming a brand new special with comedian Rosco McClelland this week and, if he's up for it, we’ll grab a quick little Q&A while we’ve got him. 🎥
So…what should we ask Rosco?
If you're new to this series, anything comedy is on the table. Writing new bits, pre-gig rituals, nerves, hecklers, bombing (and recovering), warm-ups, favourite rooms, how jokes get built, whatever you’re curious about.
Pop your question in the comments 👇
We’ll choose 3–5 and get Rosco to answer! 😍
Deadline is Friday, midday, GMT.
Hey hey NextUppers — how are ya? I'm back with another glamorous weekly bulletin! 😁
We’ve got a cosy livestream this week Thursday from Glee Club Cardiff, and the line-up is looking awesome sauce.
So far we've got:
- Steve Williams
- Bethany Black
- Leah Renee
- one more still to be confirmed!
Time to jot this in the diary and plan a delish dinner/takeaway (I'm already thinking about my favourite local korma).
Oh! And if you haven't seen it already, your Community Picks playlist is officially LIVE! Thank you for all the amazing suggestions. Your votes were counted and the top 8 shows made it. Go have a look if you want some watch inspo this week.
Anywaaay! Chat later! 🔥