Comedian Submission - Pittsburgh Yinzerfest

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Mt. Washington
Pgh YINZERFEST
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Comedian Submission Form
YINZERFEST COMEDIAN APPLICATION:

Thank you for your interest in performing at the FIRST ANNUAL YINZERFEST!

This one of a kind event brings together all of the elements that make Pittsburgh
truly special & we need YOU to help make a room full of Yinzers laugh n’at!

Yinzerfest is looking for comedians with a connection to PGH to help us celebrate the Burgh!
This is your chance to try out your Pittsburgh material, show off your Yinzer accent,
& land that oddly specific joke about your favorite neighborhood.

No Yinzer material? No problem!
We’re looking to create a comedy show with a wide range of content,
so show us what you’ve got!

**COMEDIANS MUST FILL OUT BOTH THE SUBMISSION FORM
AND SUBMIT PAYMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR YINZERFEST**

YINZERFEST COMEDIANS WILL RECEIVE:
  • A minimum of 2 performances (depending on your availability)
  • The opportunity for full length paid sets.
  • The opportunity to participate in comedy competitions for cash prizes!
  • Video of your performances.
  • All-access entertainer pass for all four days of Yinzerfest
  • Official Yinzerfest T-Shirt and Swag Bag
  • Invitation to the Post Festival Celebration

SUBMISSION FEES:
Early Bird: $20
(Ends November 30, 2023)

Better Late than Never: $30
(December 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024)

**COMEDIANS MUST FILL OUT BOTH THE SUBMISSION FORM
AND SUBMIT PAYMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR YINZERFEST**

REQUIREMENTS & DETAILS:
  • Comics must be 21 years of age by the date of the festival.
  • All comics must complete our submission form AND pay the submission fee to be eligible. Submission fees are nonrefundable. Any submission received without paying the submission fee will not be considered. Submission fee should be paid through a separate link.
  • All submissions must be original material written and performed by you. Submission tapes must be at least 6 minutes of continuous comedy content and cannot be a “best of” highlights reel.
  • All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM on January 31, 2023.
  • Selection emails will be sent out on a rolling basis through February 15th, 2024.  

**COMEDIANS MUST FILL OUT BOTH THE SUBMISSION FORM
AND SUBMIT PAYMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR YINZERFEST**







Yinzerfest is a celebration of Pittsburgh. If you are not based in the Pittsburgh area, please tell us what draws you to being part of this celebration.


If you would like to be considered for longer performances, please add at least one set below. The 6-8 minutes set is required and all the would be preferred but not mandatory. Material can be repeated but must be original.






You must send your submission fee separately by using the "PAY NOW" button provided.
Sending your information DOES NOT send your fee.
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