OML announces 500 shows in 60 cities across the globe
In 2024’s touring schedule, OML has collaborated with a diversified portfolio of Indian as well as international promoters
OML has announced the expansion of its global footprint with amplified international touring in 2024 covering more than 500 international shows across 60 cities.
Gunjan Arya, CEO, Only Much Louder says, " We have been very lucky to be repping hardworking and ambitious talent which has allowed us to take risks and scale up while enabling us to have front row seats in expanding the global footprint of the Indian comedy ecosystem, by OML partnering with promoters across 60+ cities and programming over 500 shows, just this year. We are very grateful for the overwhelming response and support we've received. Our commitment to spotlighting diverse talent on international platforms remains steadfast.”
The upcoming 2024 international schedule features more than 20 OML-repped comedians, including, Zakir Khan, Abishek Kumar, Nirmal Pillai, Prashasti Singh, Anirban Dasgupta, Urooj Ashfaq, Rahul Subramanian, Azeem Banatwalla and Biswa Kalyan Rath.
Comedian Prashasti Singh says “I have always wanted to perform to a wider audience across the world. The idea of doing it is both exciting and nerve wracking! OML has helped me plan and execute live shows outside India and now I’m thrilled to take my show on the road to Europe for the first time. Looking forward to now being a part of International Festivals too”.
In 2024’s touring schedule, OML has collaborated with a diversified portfolio of Indian as well as international promoters. Furthermore, they have partnered with the world’s three biggest comedy festivals - the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024; Just For Laughs; and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to showcase their roster’s talent.
Comedian Zakir Khan says “What we have achieved is bigger than what I dreamed, I don’t think I ever thought we'd be able to achieve even 10% of what all we have done just this year and the humbling part is abhi toh yeh sirf shuruaat hai (this is just the beginning),”.
Over the last few years, OML has expanded its international market share to include shows featuring and headlining Indian comedians in over 60 cities across the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Scotland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Kenya, Spain, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and more. The company has scaled up its presence from local comedy clubs to globally renowned and aspirational venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York; the Royal Albert Hall in London; the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi; the Meridian Hall in Toronto; the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore; and the Sydney Opera House in Australia to name a few. From 13 shows in 2018, OML has amplified its international touring presence to a staggering 500+ shows across the world in 2024.
Rishabh Nahar, Senior Vice President, Artist Management says, “ With over 500 shows across 60 cities, we are not just pushing boundaries but also forging new avenues for Indian talent to shine on a global stage. This is just the beginning of an exciting chapter for OML and the exceptional artists we represent. The number of Indian comedians touring in these markets have exponentially increased and the promoters with whom we have developed and scaled markets with are now also trusted partners for comedians who are not repped by OML too, thereby building a lot of inclusivity. OML has the highest market share of revenue, tickets and volume of shows when it comes to international touring of Indian comedians. And more importantly, our artists have been able to create a global impact for the Indian entertainment ecosystem.”
