A BHA contest is adjudicated by a panel of Australian Guild of Barbershop Judges (AGBJ) certified judges which gives each ensemble a score covering the three scoring categories of Singing, Musicality and Performance. These judges also provide face-to-face feedback on their relevant category via a feedback session after the contest.
Having qualified* for this year's National Barbershop Contest, the next step is to enter your Chorus or Quartet for contest.
*Qualifying for contest only applies to Quartets
As of 2017 BHA have started using a new system for the entry of Choruses and Quartets for both Regional and National Contests. Having entered a Regional Contest, you should already be familiar with this new system. If unfamiliar or new to the system, it doesn't take long to set up, just have your BHA Member ID ready for entry.
To enter a Chorus or Quartet for the upcoming National Contest
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For the Chorus or Quartet entry Payment
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Please Note: This is Contest Entry for Ensembles only.
Delegate registration can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I enter my quartet or chorus in the contest?
A. Please follow this link for Contest Entry https://contests.barbershop.org.au
If you haven’t used the contest entry portal before, please note it is a two-step process to set up the user login. Remember – only one person per ensemble needs to access and complete the entry. Please contact the Administrative Judge (ADM) assigned to the relevant regional contest and/or Linda Vinall (linda.vinall@barbershop.org.au) if you have any questions about entering the National Contest.
Q. How do I pay the Contest Entry Fee?
A. Please refer to the instructions at the end of the Contest Entry process.
Q. What is the closing date for Contest Entry?
A. The Contest Entry closing date is 24 July 2025.
Q. What are the contest rules?
A. BHA contest rules are contained in Standing Order 6 (also available under ‘Downloads’ on the BHA website).
Q. Do both quartets and choruses need to qualify at regionals before they can enter the National convention?
A. A quartet does need to qualify in the Regional Contest to enter the National event. A Chorus does not need to qualify at Regional Contest to enter the National event.
Q. If my quartet is unable to compete in the Regional Contest, is there an invitational section in the National Contest?
A. There is no Invitational quartet section at the National Contest.
