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Big Pine Comedy Festival

Est. 2015
4 Day Industry attended Comedy Festival in AZ
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Big Pine is dedicated to supporting and sponsoring the art and live entertainment community. In addition to hosting an annual comedy festival, Big Pine provides educational workshops and seminars open to the public. For more information visit us at BigPineComedyFestival.com.

09/09/2026

This is an Naela (Nigh-Lah) aka Naela Durrani, appreciation post! Not only is she a talent manager, casting scout, and career coach, Naela is also a crucial member of our team! She started coming to the festival as an industry person, and now she is one of the talent managers for Mic Drop Management Group 🔥 We love ourselves some Naela, and we are so happy to have her on the team.

09/08/2026

Comics check out Comedian Education & Events Patreon for panels and videos with comedian education! Check the link in our bio for all of our upcoming educational programming including our YouTube, Patron, and Podcasts 🔗

09/07/2026

Want to know what bookers are actually looking for? 🎤
Most comics guess. The smart ones learn the process.
Through Broken Drift’s Comedian Education, we share real insight from the people who actually read submissions and book shows.
You can start learning right now:
• Listen to our free booking panel podcasts from Big Pine
• Grab the $5 “Cliff Notes” from past Comedy Camps in the Big Pine store
• Download our free booking advice guides from our booking team (link in bio)
Or take it a step further and attend an upcoming Comedy Camp for live feedback on booking emails, submissions, and club expectations.
Because the comics who understand the business side of comedy…
are usually the ones who keep getting booked. 🎤

09/04/2026

In collaboration with the Mic Drop Comedy Podcast Network 🎙️

Check out this highlight from our conversation with Brian Kearley.

As someone who has spent years working behind the scenes as a producer, talent manager, booker, and festival organizer, Brian offers a perspective on comedy that most audiences — and many comedians — rarely get to hear.

From building opportunities and developing talent to navigating the realities of the entertainment industry, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the business behind the stage.

This clip is just one moment from the full episode.

👉 Watch the complete conversation now on the Mic Drop Comedy Podcast Network on YouTube.

Featuring weekly conversations with comedians, club owners, bookers, producers, managers, and industry professionals from across the comedy world through collaborations with Mic Drop Comedy, Laughs Unlimited, Big Pine Comedy Festival, and Broken Drift Productions.

🎧 Full episodes available now on YouTube.
📍New episodes released weekly.
📍Subscribe to the Mic Drop Comedy Podcast Network for more comedy industry insight, stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations.

09/02/2026

Comics check out Comedian Education & Events Patreon exclusive VIP panels, videos, and more comedian education content then you can shake a stick at! Check the link in our bio for all of our upcoming educational programming including our YouTube, Patron, and Podcasts 🔗

09/01/2026

This is a heartfelt appreciation post for Barack! Barack is the Booker at The Attic Comedy Club and the CEO of Banfunny Productions. We were thrilled to have him attend our festival for the first time this year. We truly appreciate his hard work and support, which he provided to the comics at the festival through his professional insights and approachable demeanor. We are excited about the growing relationship we have with Barack and eagerly anticipate how we can continue to collaborate to help comedians and comedy flourish in the future.

08/31/2026

This is a Casey Currier appreciation post!! We love our COO around here. Not only does Casey bring nearly two decades of industry expertise and relationship-building to our Comedian Education & Events family, he is also consistently at the forefront of the comedy scene! We appreciate all of the hard work, dedication, patience, and hard decisions Casey makes for us on a daily basis, and cannot wait to see what amazing new opportunities he brings as we grow!

08/26/2026

🎙️ In collaboration with the Mic Drop Comedy Podcast Network 🎙️
Check out this highlight from our conversation with comedian Kalea McNeill.
From stand-up comedy and acting to navigating major career opportunities in entertainment, Kalea shares honest insight into the work, persistence, and preparation that go into building a successful career in comedy.
Whether you’re a comedy fan or an aspiring comedian, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the experiences that helped shape her journey.
This clip is just one moment from the full episode.
👉 Watch the complete conversation now on the Mic Drop Comedy Podcast Network on YouTube.
Featuring weekly conversations with comedians, club owners, bookers, producers, managers, and industry professionals from across the comedy world through collaborations with Mic Drop Comedy, Laughs Unlimited, Big Pine Comedy Festival, and Broken Drift Productions.
🎧 Full episodes available now on YouTube.
📍New episodes released weekly.
📍Subscribe to the Mic Drop Comedy Podcast Network for more comedy industry insight, stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations.

08/24/2026

🏃‍♂️ Are you ready??? 🎤

If you’re serious about getting better at comedy, this is the place to do it. Comedy Camp is two full days of workshops, panels, and conversations designed to help comics improve both on stage and off.
Why attend?
• 1:1 consultations with industry and instructors
• Writing workshops to sharpen your latest material
• Booking advice and submission tips
• Networking with visiting comics and industry professionals
• Exclusive tips and tricks you won’t hear at open mics
• Plus… $5 lunches so you can actually afford to eat while learning
Catch the next camps:
• September 5–6 — Laughs Unlimited
• October 3–4 — Mic Drop Comedy Chandler
• November 7–8 — Mic Drop Comedy San Diego
Scholarships available — email [email protected].
Don’t walk… run to the next Comedy Camp. 🏃‍♂️🎤

08/20/2026

Get in front of the right eyes.
Consult with Naela Durrani, working in scouting and casting with Mic Drop Management Group, AGT, and more.
Learn:
What casting is looking for
How to position yourself for opportunities
What actually gets noticed
If you want to break into new spaces … this is where it starts.
To schedule your consultation email [email protected]

Address

51 E Boston Street
Chandler, AZ

Website

http://www.bigpinecomedyfestival.org/

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