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Leicester Comedy Festival Faces Delays in Paying Performers Due to Cashflow Issues

📰 Original title: Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals

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Leicester Comedy Festival Faces Delays in Paying Performers Due to Cashflow Issues

The Leicester Comedy Festival, one of the largest comedy events in the UK, has faced significant delays in paying performers, leaving hundreds of comedians and event organisers out of pocket. The festival, which attracted around 100,000 spectators and over 500 acts, including high-profile names such as Sir Stephen Fry and Sara Pascoe, was scheduled to settle payments on 19 April. However, many artists, including full-time comedian Ben Alborough who is owed nearly £2,000, have yet to receive their fees. Canadian comedian Zoe Brownstone, owed £180, described the situation as 'astonishing', given the scale and organisation of the festival. Event organisers, such as Rachael Johnson from Lutterworth, have also reported being unpaid for ticket revenues, leaving them struggling with operational costs. Michael Harris-Wakelam, CEO of Big Difference, the non-profit behind the festival, explained that cashflow issues caused the delays, as the festival is still awaiting payments from various sources, including sponsorship and third-party ticket sales. Organisers are exploring bridging loans to prioritise payments to artists. Industry representatives highlighted that comedy, particularly grassroots live comedy, receives less support compared to other live arts, risking the loss of emerging talent. Despite the delays, performers like Ben Alborough remain committed to returning to the festival, emphasising its cultural and professional significance.

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https://github.com/ruidasilva/merkleworks-x402-spec

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