Generation Barber Student Competition - Terms and Conditions

Monday 19th May 2025 - NEC Birmingham

COMPETITION:

Generation Barber is brought to you by Barber Connect in partnership with Mike Taylor Education, with the aim to provide a platform for students and junior barbers to showcase their skills.

WHO CAN ENTER:

Category 1 - Must currently be studying level 2 at an FE college and have no barbershop experience 

Category 2 - an apprentice who is currently training at a training provider or academy

HOW TO ENTER:

Round 1: Entries will be judged on photographs uploaded to the Modern Barber website - (link to page - entry form). For further details on specific requirements, please see the Photographic Requirements section.

Round 2*: The chosen finalists will be invited to create a look live in the competition area at Barber Connect.

*Criteria: It is acceptable for round 1 to submit a photo of your work on a head-block / mannequin. However, if accepted as a finalist, you must re-create the hairstyle live on a model (a head-block / mannequin will not be accepted).

TIMETABLE & ENTRY DEADLINES:

The closing date for entries to this competition is 25th April 2025 at (5pm). Under no circumstances will entries be allowed after this time. Finalists will be notified on 30 April and announced on Barber Connect (@barberconnect) and Modern Barber Magazine Instagram (@modernbarbermag). Finalists will be required to attend Barber Connect for the final on Monday 19th May 2025

PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS:

Each photographic submission must comprise of at least THREE head shot photographs. These must show only front, back and side head shots. All entries must be the original and the unassisted work of the applicant.

JUDGING:

The competition will be judged by top industry professionals, there will be a minimum of two judges to make sure all the entries are judged fairly.

Entries will be judged solely on the following, as evidenced by their photographic submission:

· Accuracy

· Style

· Skills

It should be noted that all photographic materials submitted by entrants should be of sufficient quality to enable proper judging (high quality photos taken on mobile phones can be submitted). Any entry that is of poor photographic quality, and therefore insufficient to be accurately judged will be discarded by the judges.

FINALS:

The finals will take place at Barber Connect on Monday 19 May 2025 where the finalists will be required to recreate their look live on a model (a head-block/mannequin will not be accepted).

PRIZES:

- feature in Modern Barber magazine

-  pod on the Barber Sessions at Barber Connect 2026

- Trophy and Certificate

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:

Every entrant to the competition avows that by participating in this competition they positively confirm that they consent to the free and absolute use by Modern Barber Magazine, Barber Connect and Professional Beauty Group of any photographic, digital or other imagery submitted by them or on their behalf for entry purposes and any subsequent material which is created for or as a result of this competition including use of film, photography or written words including quotes whether in press releases, website materials, promotional purposes of otherwise. However, Modern Barber Magazine and Barber Connect will not cause or permit the publication of any personal information relating to any entrant other than the name, age, place of study, place of work and social media handles.