Industry body to set out its next moves

The UK Live Comedy Association is hosting two Zoom meetings to update members on the work it’s doing.

The body, set up during the pandemic, recently conduced a survey which found the sector contributes more than £1billion to the economy. 

Jess Toomey, co-chair of the LCA said: ‘We have been lobbying the new government and other policymakers, to recognise the live comedy sector and support it.  We’re really looking forward to sharing more of this information with members at these meetings’.

Fellow co-chair David Elphick (pictured) added: ‘What is really clear to us is that if live comedy is going to be recognised alongside other art forms, like theatre, dance and film, it needs a functioning membership organisation to help shout about the contribution live comedy has to the UK.  

‘We are determined that the refreshed LCA will help give people a voice and ensure live comedy has a seat at the table.  

'Over recent months we have been working hard in the background, and now are ready to share some of our work with our members.  We are also seeking input from our members to help shape what we do in the future.  I’m looking forward to chatting more about this when we all meet.’

The two online meetings will be followed by the first UK Live Comedy AGM & lunch in February as part of Leicester Comedy

Festival.Membership of the Live Comedy Association is free and open to anyone working in any aspect of the sector across the UK. More details are available here.

Published: 30 Oct 2024