From 72 contestants down to eight, the finalists will battle it out mic-to-mic, bringing their best comedic material in hopes of winning the coveted title of SiriusXM’s Top Comic and the biggest grand prize to date – $25,000. Auditions were held in Toronto and Vancouveracross six nights in June where judges selected 18 semi-finalists from the 72 comics chosen to audition. From there, a Canada-wide online vote was held and the eight comics with the most votes advanced to the Finale.

SiriusXM’s Top Comic 2024 finalists are:
Kevin Banner, Vancouver, BC (hometown is Sooke, BC)
Sophie Buddle, Vancouver, BC (hometown is Ottawa, ON)
Graham Clark, Vancouver, BC
Mike Delamont, Victoria, BC
Che Durena, Toronto, ON (hometown is Port Coquitlam, BC)
Mayce Galoni, Hamilton, ON
Julia Hladkowicz, Toronto, ON (hometown is Ottawa, ON)
Chris Robinson, Toronto, ON (hometown is Brampton, ON)

The Finale will feature a headlining performance by Canadian comic Tom Green and will be hosted by Ben Miner, Canadian comic and host of SiriusXM’s Canada Laughs. A panel of industry judges will select the winner of SiriusXM’s Top Comic who will receive the grand prize of $25,000. The winner will also receive guaranteed spots at three of Canada’s biggest comedy festivals in 2024: JFL42 inToronto, JFL NorthWest in Vancouver, and the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal as well as be included in a televised JFL: All Access special airing on The Comedy Network. Two runners up will receive TV spots at the 2024 Just For Laughs Festival in Montrealplus a double-threat show at JFL42 2017.

Top Comic is part of SiriusXM Canada’s ongoing initiative to provide exposure to Canadian talent. Last year, Montreal’s Derek Seguintook home the title and grand prize, with Matt Billon of Vancouver and Jordan Welwood of Winnipeg placing as runners-up. Previous winners include Faisal Butt, Pete Zedlacher, Eric Andrews, Matt O’Brien and Brian Stollery.