National Standup Submission

This submission is for your bid to the Riot Comedy Festival & Riot BBQ Cookoff held in Houston, TX April 7-10, 2027. As a part of this submission you are entered into our National Comedy Contest that concludes at our festival. The preliminary rounds will take place in January 2027.

The preliminary rounds for the National contest will be held online on a server where our judges view and score your tape submission. Our judges are looking at three areas: stage presence, originality, and your material. 27 comics will advance to the final rounds of the contest held live at our festival in Houston, TX April 7-10, 2027 to compete for prizes and recognition: 1st $2500 2nd $500 3rd $250 4th $50.

Each comic that advances to our festival is guaranteed at least 4 quality spots including at least 2 spots for the National contest and two additional spots on festival shows.

You will be responsible for your own travel to Houston however we got everything from there we will cover your accommodations, ground transportation, provide food and drinks, parties, copies of your tapes, and more!

FEES:

$30 until Oct 30 25% off Early Bird Saver

$40 until Dec 24 

$50 until Dec 18 Last Minute

**YOU CAN PAY NOW AND SUBMIT/UPDATE YOUR TAPE SEPARATELY FROM THIS APPLICATION UP UNTIL JANUARY 5, 2027**