Entries are now invited for the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2018.

Previous winners and finalists include Jack Whitehall, Russell Kane, Greg Davies and Rhod Gilbert.

The winner receives £500 and a gig at the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes 2019. They will also be seen by influential promoters and agents.

Heats are currently being arranged around England and Scotland.

For more information about the competition and an entry form click here.

There is also still time to enter the South Coast Comedian of the Year competition. More information here.