The People's Choice Barber Competition - Terms and Conditions

Sunday 18th May 2025 - NEC Birmingham

COMPETITION:

The People’s Choice Barber Competition is a chance for experienced barbers to get involved in the buzz of competing and for the chance to be crowned The People’s Choice Barber and win a £500 cash prize.  

WHO CAN ENTER:

This competition is aimed at experienced barbers, however there are no set requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible.

HOW TO ENTER:

Round 1: People's Choice - submitted entries will be put to an online public vote, and the winners will be invited to attend judging at Barber Connect. Submit your entry here: 

Round 2: The chosen finalists will be invited to live judging taking place at Barber Connect on Sunday 18th May 2025 at NEC, Birmingham.

TIMETABLE & ENTRY DEADLINES:

The closing date for entries to this competition is 30 April 2025. Under no circumstances will entries be allowed after this time. Entries will be shared on instagram for public voting from 2nd May to 5th May.

Finalists will be notified on 6th May and announced on Barber Connect (@barberconnect) and Modern Barber Magazine Instagram (@modernbarbermag). Finalists will be required to attend Barber Connect for the final on Sunday 18th May 2025

PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS:

Each submission must comprise of examples of the individual’s work. All entries must be the original and the unassisted work of the applicant.

JUDGING:

The final judging will be conducted 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 in the form of a live judging at Barber Connect on Sunday 18 May 2025.

PRIZES:

- £500 cash prize

- Trophy

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.