Rules, Registration & Conditions of Entry

ALL Rules apply to ALL Comics in show. Important points 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20

 (we suggest reading them all)

Note: Our Quick,Some Comedy and Comedy Court shows consists of stand up comics classified as Professional / semi-professional and new up and coming comics (open mic) We have 10 open mic spots per week. Please indicate on sign up form which show u would like to perform in. CC (Comedy Court)  CCP (Comedy Court Parramatta) QCQ (Quick Comedy) or ALL Three. The special guest comic slots and Comedy For Lunch are filled by the promoter.

New for 2010, Paid guest host spots for Friday and  Sat night shows, plus paid comic spots for Comedy for Lunch, Comedy Court Parramatta and Australia's School of Stand up comedy graduation night celebration. Please see conditions below.

1) No charge for registration. That's right its FREE!

2) Entry is open to anyone 15 years and older. We have no restrictions on amateurs, semi-professional or professional comedians because the audience is the judge in the Comedy Court shows. Note:Quick Comedy Shows are performance only.  Regulars and experienced comic are encouraged to stop by on sat nights. We have 3-5 (5 min spots) open for last minute walk ins. Both shows open to single, duo or trio comedy acts.

3) There are no auditions. Just fill in the online comic rego form, send to us via INTERNET, then print out these rules and conditions, sign and fax back to us. 02 9546-6074. An appearance date will be assigned to you. Please double check your dates,once confirmed, you are expected to appear. Not appearing could jeopardies future confirmed dates and/or appearances.That's it. It's not our job to audition or judge u. That's the audiences job! ( Note this doesnt apply to Quick, Some Comedy Quick show.Please see above Note:) If U only want to perform, but not enter competition, just write "perform only" in the group act name section on comic sign-up booking form, we will assign u a date. We welcome all comics who just want to perform as well! Preference given to those who have performed before in our shows of course.

4) All Comedy Court Finals are filmed, professionally edited and available for the public and comics to buy. Great for marketing and promoting yourself. If u dont want to be filmed for these DVD's please notify us before the show and U will be removed from Our Comedy Court Series and Best of DVD's. Please note not all comics will make our DVD series.

5) Chosen guest host performers for Fri and Sat nights  will be paid a $50.00-$100 hosting fee for Fri nights and $25.00-$50.00 hosting fee for Sat nights and guest appearances at Comedy School graduation nights (depending on show attendance).Comedy for Lunch and Comedy Court Parramatta comic spots pay $50-$100 per 15-20 min spot. Please inform us if you would like to be considered for a hosting spot and/or comedy for lunch, Comedy Court Parramatta and Comedy school graduation spot.  Note: you must have previously performed in our Quick comedy or Comedy Court  Sydney shows to be eligable for hosting spots, Comedy school graduation, Comedy Court Parramatta and Comedy for Lunch spots. 1 free guest allowed per guest performer and contestant Please notify at-least 24hr before show of guest persons name.

6) Entrants from all heats, competition winners as well as those who make it into the semi-finals and finals are welcome to try again at the next competition. Just let us know and we'll place u in our next competition line up. There are no restrictions on how many times you can enter.

7) Comedy Court reserves the right to allow or decline a registration for any reason. This decision is final.

8) Although all styles and forms of comedy are eligible, we do ask that you keep profanity and vulgar language at the barest minimum. ANY material deemed racist, sexist, homophobic or anything that seriously offends your audience, will result in INSTANT disqualification from this competition and ALL future Comedy Court competitions as well as Quick Comedy and Comedy for lunch shows. Note Little to no Profanity in our Comedy for Lunch and Comedy Court Parramatta shows is required.

9) We ask that all material be original. Any material found to be stolen or taken from another source will RESULT in your IMMEDIATE dismissal.

10) All first heat performances will be no less then 3 Min's and no more than 6 minutes. All semi-final heats will be no less then 5 mins and no more then 7 mins duration. All final heats will be no less then 5 mins and no more then 6 mins duration All performers will receive an SMS 1 week before show. Please reply to this sms. Failure to reply within 24 hours could result in your spot being given to another comic

11) The audience (with digital voting pads) will conduct ALL judging of contestants on the night. Results from each heat will be announced at the end of the heat. The winning comedian of the night will be announced live on the spot and via the internet www.comedycourt.com.au and by phone. For the Semi-finals and Finals, the winning comedian(s) will be announced live on the night.

12) Each week a winner will be chosen by the audience to advance to the Semi- finals. In the Semi-Finals, the top 4 Comics chosen by the audience will advance to the Finals where the top 3 winners will split a total cash and prize pack worth $750 (invoices supplied by us on the night for paymet) Note: In case only 1 contestant shows in a heat, that person will automaticlly advance to finals

13) Conditions of 1st Place Grand Final winner(s) prize money is $150 cash, Dinner at Sumac Medditiranian restarurants (Balmain or Darling Harbour ) and Comedy Court Plaque and show DVD In the Finals. ABN's must be supplied unless doing for hobby, then Name, address phone number will do.

14) Second place in the finals receives a dinner for 2 at Star Bar , 2 Greater Union  Movie tickets and $50.00 Cash

15) Third place receives 2 greater Union movie tickets and $25.00 Cash and Comedy Court T-Shirt and 4th place a bottle of Champagne or Wine.

16) Note: Comedy Court's main objective is to give new up and coming comics a great venue to practice and perfect their skills, get some exposure, try out new material and get use to a live audience. Please look at the prize money and Prizes as a bonus. 

17) Equipment supplied on the night will be a stage, basic lighting, up to two microphones and stands and CD facilities. Please discuss your requirements prior to your appearance on stage. No request for additional equipment or changes will be accepted on the night of your performance.

18) All Finals are to be video/audio recorded. All rights of these recordings are solely owned by Comedy Court and its affiliates. All entrants consent by the act of registering to the recordings. No monies will be paid for this including (if any) all future residuals. If U dont want to be filmed in our Finals show, please let us know before the show and we will remove u from final cut..

19) All entrants consent by the act of registering to have their Finals Show performance (if they make the finals) recorded and broadcast on national television or cable TV. No monies will be paid for this including ( If any) all future residuals.

20) Entrants and/or their guests may NOT audio or video record, or photograph their performance without the prior consent of Comedy Court /Quick Comedy and its affiliates. Entrants agree that any recording so made is for personal, archival use only, and affirm it will not be distributed, duplicated or published in any way, including by download or streaming from websites, without prior written consent of the Comedy Court , D one Entertainment and its affiliates.

21) D'one Entertainment is the producer of Comedy Court, Quick..Some Comedy, Quick and Comedy For Lunch

22) Each entrant selected to appear in the competition shall be responsible for his or her own travel costs and arrangements to and from the place where the competitions are held.

23) All comedians ( Special Guest and Contestants ) are allowed 1 free guest on the night. (If we are given their name at least 24 hrs prior to show and seating is available)

24) We ( D'one Entertainment ) reserve the right to alter or change these rules, registration terms and conditions without notice.

Copyright 2010 D'One Entertainment/Comedy Court

Be Advised: Filming will take place at all shows. By entering this competition, booking, paying for your seats or attending the shows, you hearby give consent to use
your image and likeness without payment or future residuals.

Comedy Court Is A D'one Entertainment Production - Sole Owner A Member of Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
Comedy Court IS NOT Affiliated With The Star Bar nor Its Affiliates
Please Direct All Enquires To (02) 9547-2578