Comedy Anthem Wanted! - Update: Competition Closed: See finalists below.

Do you have a wicked sense of humour and appreciation of music? Do you like the sound of being credited with writing an official festival anthem that will be celebrated at a number of events across the city on an annual basis? 

If so, it’s time to get creative as organisers of Hull Comedy Festival are inviting musical and comedic talent to write and record an “Anthem for Hull Comedy Festival”.  

There were times during last year’s festival when it seemed the most appropriate thing to do was to burst into the chorus of the Hull Comedy Festival Anthem. If we had such an anthem we would be better equipped to do this.

We are opening this up to anyone that wants to have a go. There are no rules around the genre of the song, though we hope to have an anthem that will be uplifting and raise a smile.

Although the format of the song was up its writers, the chances of being selected would be improved if the anthem contained references to Hull and comedy as well as a strong chorus that audiences can sing along to at special events throughout October and November 2008. 

The anthem will be selected by a panel of music and comedy specialists. The prize includes the production of a music video produced by Hull-based GH Productions and will feature local celebrities and the people of Hull.