Exploring the business of comedy
AUCKLAND PARK – Performers invited to sharpen their off-stage skills.
Two-day conference to be hosted with aims of developing the comedy industry.
Goliath and Goliath, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Arts and Culture, will be hosting a two-day conference titled Comedy Con 2020: Developing the Business of Comedy. According to a statement released by Goliath and Goliath, the conference aims to develop the comedy industry in South Africa. This will be done by curating interactive workshops, engaging stakeholders and delivering much-needed insight.
The conference will be hosted on 2 and 3 April at the UJ Arts Centre where comedians, major brands, agencies and members of the media will come together to give their input on how to keep growing the industry. The items on the agenda include a keynote address by Joseph Opio, a Ugandan writer who works on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he will be sharing learnings about the differences in industry, working environments and expectations held by audiences and clients alike.
Issues of gender-based violence and mental health, the perpetuation of stereotypes within the industry as well as the type of positive impact the industry is able to make around those issues will also be addressed.
As working comedians will be the primary focus across the two days, Goliath and Goliath will host a corporate master class. Such corporate master classes guide performers on what makes a successful corporate event. They believe that the conversations that will be had will unpack the value of being a professional on and off stage.
Brands will also be given the opportunity to engage delegates on globalising their content, becoming entertainment citizens of the world, creating a business culture within the creative and cultural industry as well as how to develop audiences and looking into the management of brand finances.
Delegates will receive training for TikTok and be engaged on other platforms that will heighten their visibility online. Also, as intellectual property is a hot topic within the creative sphere, legal experts will unpack the importance of Intellectual Property, contracts and overarching entertainment law.
Details: Comedy Con 2020: Developing the Business of Comedy information
Date: 2 and 3 April 2020
Venue: UJ Arts Centre Auckland Park
Tickets: R350 for both days
Ticket link: https://arts.uj.ac.za/show/ComedyCon20/
