Comedy Bloomers invites you to showcase your talent in an unprecedented celebration of queer comedy with the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2025.

Now in it’s fourth year, the competition is open for entries until Tuesday 25th February.  Competition heats begin in April in London, Edinburgh & Manchester with semi-finals in May and the Finals in June with a celebrity judging panel giving feedback to the finalists. Previous judges have including Jen Brister, Zoe Lyons, Stephen Bailey, Jonny Woo, Jordan Gray & Daniel Foxx.

The winner will receive a trophy and feature in the finals film which will be live-streamed on the night with NextUp Comedy and broadcast in the UK and internationally on other platforms.

Former winners include Marty Gleeson, Victoria Olsina & Charlie George

Last year’s winner Marty Gleeson commented "This award opened up so many doors for me in my comedy career. While it gave me visibility, it also was a huge boost of confidence in my craft. It's a vital competition for queer voices in comedy."

Comedy Bloomers founder, Chris Smith said: “Each year, we aim to create a platform that showcases incredible LGBTQ+ talent and makes a lasting impact. This competition is about more than laughter—it’s about pushing back against marginalization.

We’re proud to support performers who turn their unique perspectives into comedic brilliance. In a time of rising intolerance, celebrating these voices is more important than ever. Laughter breaks barriers and unites people, and these performers prove that.”

Apply here.