Cape Town: The search for ‘Hopeful Hero’ has begin and is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 01, 2024. Hopeful Hero is a person who can make Cape Town laugh out with R10,000 up for grabs and a live performance at the switch-on event and concert on the Grand Parade.
The Festive Lights Switch-on is going to be brighter, more vibey and funnier than ever. The event will be observed on famous Adderley Street.
City of Cape Town is excited to announce the People of Hope Comedy Competition, which is a new addition to 2024 festivals, lining up and will celebrate the diverse humour and have audiences in stitches.
The competition aspires comedians of all ages who are ready to bring out their best ‘hopeful humour’ to the stage. A unique take on ‘people of hope’ could win big – R10,000 for the first prize, with second and third place receiving R5,000 and then R2,000 respectively.
Top three contestants will get the opportunity to showcase their talent at the Festive Lights Switch-on event, that will take place on the Grand Parade on the first Sunday of December.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that 2024 Festive Lights Switch-on is about more than just lights. It’s about the people of Cape Town.
Smith said, “Our people are people of hope and express themselves through humour that shines through the heart of Cape Town.”
He expressed that there’s something magical about laughing together, which is a shared experience. “As Capetonians we know how to have a good time, I’m keen to celebrate the talents that make the city so special and meet all on the Grand Parade for a good chuckle and some excellent entertainment,” said JP Smith.
To enter, participants must submit a one-minute stand-up comedy video, that creatively reflects the theme ‘People of Hope.’ The videos must be original, family-friendly and should not contain any offensive content or political and religious themes – that are just good and clean fun.
Entries must be submitted via social media platforms only such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok or X. It’s not necessary to submit the entry on all platforms, but it is important for the entrants to tag the official Cape Town Festive Lights account @CTFestiveLights and use the hashtags #PeopleOfHopeLaugh and #CTFestiveLights.
The entries will get closed on Friday, November 15, 2024. Out of the entries, top-10 will be selected, who will perform in a live ‘laugh-off’ at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Notably, the panel of judges will include some of South Africa’s top comedian talents namely Lunga Tshuka, Angel Campey and Stuart Taylor.