Graeme was a Semi-finalist in the British Comedian of the Year Competition in 2023, and a Finalist in both the Ram Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year Compeition in 2026 and the Halifax Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year Compeition 2025, as well as a Finalist in the Comedy Hotspot's Search for a Star in 2023. Lancashire Post - "Graeme‘s talent as a raconteur instils the audience with confidence. The laughs come thick and fast." On Yorkshire Magazine - "In between the acts, host Graeme Rayner was treated like a hero every time he came on stage. That might be something to do with what a top job he does in his compère role. He’s like the extra fries at the bottom of the bag – an extra act. But, I always think it can be a risk for a comedy night to have someone so full-on funny as host. What if he’s funnier than the other guys? Strong in delivery, clean, then not clean…heckle him if you dare. You’ll be smashed to pieces if you try, as a couple of punters found out tonight." Sussex News - "This is stand-up with soul, and it deserves a national stage."
