Generation Barber 2025 Finalists Announced

Updated on 29th Apr 2025

Modern Barber is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2025 Generation Barber barbering competition. 

Generation Barber, brought to you by Barber Connect in partnership with Mike Taylor Education, is all about platforming students and junior barbers. This is a unique opportunity for the next generation to showcase their skills across two categories - students and apprentices.

The selected finalists have been invited to compete in a live final at Barber Connect on Monday 19th May 2025 at NEC, Birmingham where they will recreate their look on a model. 

Generation Barber Competition 2025 Finalists

The Generation Barber finalists are:

Generation Barber Apprentice Finalists

 
Oliver Barbour 
Muhammed Bektas 
Matteo Cosmai
Charlie Farr 
Oliver Green 
Lisa Jack 
Euan Morrall
Freddie Patten 

Generation Barber Student Finalists

Wessam Al Abbas 
Reuben Cross 
MIcheal Davies 
Greg Matniov 
Ben Sleight 
Corey Spencer 
Max Webb 
Blake Wheeler

When Will the Generation Barber Finals Take Place?

Both the Student and the Apprentice finals will take place on Monday 19 May at NEC, Birmingham live at Barber Connect. 

10:30 - 11.30am Student Final

14:00 - 15.00pm Apprentice Final

The Generation Barber Prize

Winners will not only win the title of Generation Barber Winner 2025, they will also:

🏆 Receive a trophy and certificate

📖 Feature in Modern Barber magazine

🎤 Get a pod slot on the Barber Sessions at Barber Connect 2026

Sian Jones

Sian Jones

Published 29th Apr 2025

Sian is Editor of Modern Barber and Deputy Editor of Hairdressers Journal International. Sian graduated with a degree in journalism and has over a decade of experience writing for numerous print publications.

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