We’re thrilled to welcome back O&M as our sponsor—the innovators behind kind haircare and clean colour. Thanks to O&M, every competitor will receive a special gift of their coveted products (simply click YES to free products when you register). But that’s not all! O&M's generous sponsorship means PRIZE MONEY for all 2025 Hair Festival Competition winners.

Prize Money Breakdown
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100

This year, we’ve expanded the number of pre-done competitions and will bring the excitement of live competitions to TWO STAGES – THE STAGE and the BUSINESS CONNECT stage. More opportunities, more action, more chances to win!

Dreaming of being crowned the 2025 Hair Festival Champion? Just compete across multiple categories to be crowned

Hair Festival Stylist Champion 2025,

Hair Festival Barber Champion 2025

Emerging Talent (Apprentice/Students) Champion 2025

How it works! By entering multiple competitions you gain extra points which leads you to secure your spot at the top! (Plus, enjoy discounted entry fees for multiple categories.)

Thanks, O&M, for fuelling the festival fun—we can’t wait to see you all bring your best to the stage! 

DATE & LOCATION

Monday 30 June 2025 | ICC Sydney

COMPETITION TIME TABLE

COST

Competition entry costs (tax deductable)

Emerging Talent $30.00 plus gst

Senior Stylists $60.00 plus gst

Barber $60.00 plus gst

Enter more than one competition with the second & third entry costs reduced to:

Emerging Talent $20.00 plus gst

Senior Stylists $40.00 plus gst

Barber $40.00

Discount reflected upon checkout.