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Type of site | OTT streaming platform |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | November 2016 |
| Headquarters | London, England, U.K. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
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| Industry | Technology & Entertainment industry, mass media |
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| URL | nextupcomedy |
NextUp Comedy Ltd is a UK video-on-demand and streaming service based in London, England, specialising in stand-up comedy shows. Founded in November 2016 by Daniel Berg, Sarah Henley and Kenny Cavey, the platform provides users access to a 200+ library of on-demand comedy specials and short sets and weekly livestreams direct from comedy clubs and festivals. Comedians with shows on the platform are supported through a 50/50 revenue share model and NextUp provides rehearsal space for comedians in its London office.[1]
The platform consists of 60 minute comedy 'specials' which are full length shows available on demand. NextUp also hosts a variety of 'shorts' which are 10 minute clips aimed at giving viewers a taste for the comedian and their show.[1] NextUp Comedy live streams comedy shows happening across the UK from local venues to festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe straight to the viewer's devices at home.[2] They also scout the circuit to serve their subscribers the best shows, with new and exclusive releases every quarter. NextUp Comedy also reflect the variety of the comedy scene better than any other platform with observational stand-up alongside character comedians, musical comedy, sketch groups, and alternative acts.
Subscribers can watch worldwide instantly on the web on their website or via their apps on Apple Inc. and Android smartphones and tablets, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. NextUp shows can also cast with AirPlay and Chromecast, whilst on their iOS and Android app subscribers can download shows to watch offline.[1][3][4]
NextUp Comedy is headquartered in London, England and not only features shows happening in the greater London area, but stand-up gigs happening all over the United Kingdom.
- ^ a b c "NextUp Comedy Main Page". NextUp Comedy.
- ^ "N16 SHOWS TO SEE AT EDINBURGH FRINGE". Funny Women. 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Apple Store NextUp Page". Apple Store. 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Amazon App Store". Amazon App Store.