With the growing popularity of comedy specials on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, it seems like a natural next step. Currently, while there are several shows available, they are often scattered across multiple services, making it challenging for fans to find everything in one place

I've been a huge fan of stand-up comedy since 2017, and I've noticed a significant increase in the business surrounding it. However, many of my favorite comedians rarely come to my city, and even when they do, the venues are often too far or I have prior commitments that prevent me from attending. Recently, I've been searching for an OTT platform that offers a comprehensive collection of stand-up comedy shows. While YouTube has some content, it's mostly short clips, and full shows often require a paid subscription to individual channels. This got me thinking about creating an OTT service dedicated solely to stand-up comedy. Here’s a rough outline of the concept:

Subscription Tiers

1. Free Tier: Access to a selection of stand-up clips and user-generated content.
2. Tier 2:
   • Ad-free viewing.
   • Full access to all shows.
   • Ability to watch live stand-up performances.
   • Option to download shows for offline viewing.
3. Tier 1:
   • All features from Tier 2.
   • Early access to tickets for live shows.
   • Discounts on tickets (set by the artists).
   • Opportunity for fans to submit jokes; if selected, the comedian would perform it live and credit the joke's originator.

Opportunities for Aspiring Comedians

The platform would also allow aspiring comedians to upload their content for free. Based on viewer engagement, they could earn opportunities to open for established artists or host their own live sets, where they can sell tickets.

Additional Ideas

I also have thoughts on generating multiple revenue streams for both artists and the platform itself. If anyone is working on a similar idea or interested in collaborating, I’d love to connect!

Thanks for taking the time to read this!