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'''NextUp Comedy Ltd''' is a [[Video on demand|video-on-demand]] service of [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up]] comedy shows.
NextUp Comedy Ltd<ref>https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09940291</ref> is a video-on-demand service that allows comedy fans to stream full length stand-up shows. Founded in the UK in November 2016 by Daniel Berg, Sarah Henley and Kenny Cavey, the team behind YouTube channel and live comedy night ComComedy, <ref>https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/nov/16/nextup-stream-netflix-for-british-standup-comedy</ref> their Co-Founding Director is Stuart Snaith, formerly of BBC Worldwide. Bil Bungay from venture capitalist firm Velocity is also on the board.<ref>https://www.comedy.co.uk/online/news/2837/nextup_on_amazon/</ref>


== History ==
The company's primary business is it's subscription-based platform, which offers a library of live comedy specials, including those produced in-house. Dubbed the "Netflix of Comedy", <ref>https://tbivision.com/2017/08/15/netflix-comedy-nextup-secures-funds-230k/</ref> <ref>https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/15/nextup-netflix-uk-stand-up-comedy/?guccounter=1</ref> within a year of it's launch the company secured £230,000 (US$297,000) in it's latest investment round, and signed deals with both Amazon Channels <ref>https://www.chortle.co.uk/other-news/2017/11/02/38311/comedy_channel_nextup_links_with_amazon</ref> and Virgin Atlantic to show their specials on the airline's in-flight entertainment.<ref>http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/NextUp-bags-new-funding-and-Virgin-Atlantic-deal.php</ref>
It was founded in the UK in November 2016 by Daniel Berg, Sarah Henley and Kenny Cavey, the owners of [[YouTube|YouTube channel]] and live comedy night ''ComComedy''. Their co-Founding Director is Stuart Snaith, formerly of [[BBC Worldwide]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/nov/16/nextup-stream-netflix-for-british-standup-comedy|title=NextUp: can it become the Netflix for British standup comedy?|last=Logan|first=Brian|date=2016-11-16|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-03-04|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Bil Bungay from [[Venture capitalist|venture capitalist firm]] Velocity is a Board Member.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://angel.co/nextup-comedy|title='The Netflix of stand-up comedy'|last=|first=|date=|website=angel.co|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref>


In 2017 the company secured £230,000 (US$297,000) in it's latest [[Securities offering|investment round]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tbivision.com/2017/08/15/netflix-comedy-nextup-secures-funds-230k/|title=‘Netflix of comedy’ NextUp secures funds of £230k|date=2017-08-15|website=TBI Vision|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref> and signed deals with both [[Amazon (company)|Amazon Channels]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/online/news/2837/nextup_on_amazon/|title=NextUp stand-up streaming site joins Amazon Channels|last=Guide|first=British Comedy|date=2017-11-02|website=British Comedy Guide|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cable.co.uk/news/new-comedy-channel-nextup-comes-to-amazon-prime-video-700002004/|title=New comedy channel NextUp comes to Amazon Prime Video|date=2017-11-03|website=Cable|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/310629/nextup-uk-comedy-streaming-service-launches-on.html|title=NextUp, U.K. Comedy Streaming Service, Launches On Amazon Channels|website=www.mediapost.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref> and [[Virgin Atlantic]] to show their specials on the airline's in-flight entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/NextUp-bags-new-funding-and-Virgin-Atlantic-deal.php|title=NextUp bags new funding and Virgin Atlantic deal|website=www.csimagazine.com|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/05/can-british-comedy-make-a-killing-online/|title=Can British comedy make a killing online?|last=|first=|date=|website=Engadget|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-03-04|quote=As well as the streaming platform, the company has signed deals with Virgin Atlantic and Audible to syndicate shows.}}</ref>
For a monthly subscription fee, NextUp members also have access to attend live recording tickets and exclusive discounts, whilst comedians with shows on the platform are supported through a 50/50 revenue share model.<ref>https://nextupcomedy.com/about/</ref>

== Features ==
The company's primary business is it's subscription-based platform, which offers a library of live comedy specials (including those of in-house production), live recording tickets and discounts. It is mentioned as the "[[Netflix]] of UK stand-up Comedy".<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/15/nextup-netflix-uk-stand-up-comedy/|title=NextUp is Netflix for UK stand-up comedy|website=Engadget|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref> <ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bmmagazine.co.uk/opinion/what-impact-might-technology-have-on-the-business-of-comedy/|title=What impact might technology have on the business of comedy?|last=|first=|date=2018-08-26|website=Business Matters|language=en-GB|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/online/features/full_stream_ahead_for_nextup/|title=Full stream ahead for NextUp|last=|first=|date=2018-09-14|website=British Comedy Guide|language=en-GB|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-03-04}}</ref>

Comedians with shows on the platform are supported through a 50/50 revenue share model and provides rehearsal space in its London office. <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/katherine-ryan-hannah-gadsby-and-daniel-sloss-the-comedians-who-became-global-stars-thanks-to-streaming-0hf5wcpk6 Katherine Ryan, Hannah Gadsby and Daniel Sloss: the comedians who became global stars thanks to streaming] - Article in [[The Times]]

Revision as of 01:53, 6 March 2019

NextUp Comedy Ltd is a video-on-demand service of stand-up comedy shows.

History

It was founded in the UK in November 2016 by Daniel Berg, Sarah Henley and Kenny Cavey, the owners of YouTube channel and live comedy night ComComedy. Their co-Founding Director is Stuart Snaith, formerly of BBC Worldwide.[1] Bil Bungay from venture capitalist firm Velocity is a Board Member.[2][3]

In 2017 the company secured £230,000 (US$297,000) in it's latest investment round,[4] and signed deals with both Amazon Channels[2][5][6] and Virgin Atlantic to show their specials on the airline's in-flight entertainment.[7][8]

Features

The company's primary business is it's subscription-based platform, which offers a library of live comedy specials (including those of in-house production), live recording tickets and discounts. It is mentioned as the "Netflix of UK stand-up Comedy".[9] [10][11]

Comedians with shows on the platform are supported through a 50/50 revenue share model and provides rehearsal space in its London office. [8][9][10]

References

  1. ^ Logan, Brian (2016-11-16). "NextUp: can it become the Netflix for British standup comedy?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  2. ^ a b Guide, British Comedy (2017-11-02). "NextUp stand-up streaming site joins Amazon Channels". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  3. ^ "'The Netflix of stand-up comedy'". angel.co. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ "'Netflix of comedy' NextUp secures funds of £230k". TBI Vision. 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  5. ^ "New comedy channel NextUp comes to Amazon Prime Video". Cable. 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  6. ^ "NextUp, U.K. Comedy Streaming Service, Launches On Amazon Channels". www.mediapost.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  7. ^ "NextUp bags new funding and Virgin Atlantic deal". www.csimagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  8. ^ a b "Can British comedy make a killing online?". Engadget. Retrieved 2019-03-04. As well as the streaming platform, the company has signed deals with Virgin Atlantic and Audible to syndicate shows. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  9. ^ a b "NextUp is Netflix for UK stand-up comedy". Engadget. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  10. ^ a b "What impact might technology have on the business of comedy?". Business Matters. 2018-08-26. Retrieved 2019-03-04. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ^ "Full stream ahead for NextUp". British Comedy Guide. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2019-03-04. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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