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2025: 6. Northern Ireland: Belfast
The BBC's biggest comedy talent search heads to the stunning Queen’s University Belfast and Mandela Hall. This state-of-the-art live music, comedy and concert venue is situated in the heart of the University Quarter. Five acts will take to the stage in front of a packed house of more than 200 comedy-goers.\n\nFormer NCA finalist Dane Buckley is our host. Joining him are the three judges – award-winning comedian and podcaster Alison Spittle, former NCA finalist William Thompson and head judge Fatiha El-Ghorri.\n\nEoghan Collins, Pravanya Pillay, Vinny Shiu, Lianna Holston and Jim Midge will each perform their set before the judges decide who will go through to the grand final in November. There can only be one winner, so who will it be?
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