Andis Battle Royale Competition Returns to Barber Connect 2025

Andis Battle Royale Barber Competition is returning to Barber Connect, bringing together the most talented barbers from around the United Kingdom to demonstrate their passion, skills and creativity.

The competition is free to enter and there are eight places up for grabs in each competition. The competitions are:

• Creative Freestyle Barbering
• Rookie Freestyle Barbering

Kevin Luchmun, Andis International Artist Team Lead will host the competitions, and a panel of industry experts will evaluate each contestant's work based on criteria such as technique, style, and overall presentation. 

Sunday 18^th May  - Creative Freestyle

10.00am – 12.00pm Entrants will have 30 minutes cutting time and will need to bring their own models. 

2.00pm - 3.30pm The Finals. Finalists will have 30 minutes cutting time and a second model is required.           

4.25pm Winners will be announced on the Modern Barber stage by the Andis Team.

Monday 19^th May - Rookie Freestyle Barbering

12.30 – 1.30pm Entrants will have 30 minutes cutting time and will need to bring their own models.

3.30pm – 4.00pm Winners will be announced on the Modern Barber stage by the Andis Team.

Entries will close on Friday 18^th April at 23.50pm and successful applicants will be contacted w/c Monday 21^st April to confirm entry criteria has been met and availability. 

Competition Prizes

The Winners of the Creative and Rookie freestyle competition will receive the following prizes:

• Winners Certificate
• Morning with Kevin Luchmun, including Modern Barber editorial feature 
• Feature on Andis & Styling Products UK website & social media channels
• A selection Andis Tool Tote comprising of:
• 1 x Andis Tool Tote
• 1 x Andis Phenom Clipper
• Andis Phenom Trimmer
• 1 x Andis Cape
• 1 x Andis Towel
• 1 x Andis Cutting Comb
• 1 x Andis Tapering Comb
• 1 x Cool Care Plus Blade Spray
• Photos posted on Andis & Styling Products UK Social Media channels

Second Place runners up will receive:

• Runners Up Certificate
• Feature on Andis & Styling Products UK website & social media channels
• 1 x Andis Tool Tote
• 1 x Andis Phenom Clipper
• Andis Phenom Trimmer
• 1 x Andis Cape
• 1 x Andis Towel
• 1 x Andis Cutting Comb
• 1 x Andis Tapering Comb
• 1 x Cool Care Plus Blade Spray
• Photos posted on Andis & Styling Products UK Social Media channels

Click here to read the full terms and conditions and make sure to register for Barber Connect 2025 here!