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CHANGING TIMES

Our industry took a hit in 2020. Like all dedicated creatives, barbers never let the situation keep them down. ‘Changing Times’ is a publication dedicated to them and their ingenuity, craftsmanship and spirit. Brought about by American Crew – the powerhouse barber brand has launched their very first progressive digital and print magazine. All creatives took a plunge last year, but the hair, beauty and grooming industry was one that was hit the hardest. In this magazine, Australia’s leading barbers and other influential voices share inspirational stories of how they navigated 2020 and how we can re-think barbering and masculinity in our new world. A few of the notable names in the magazine are grooming god David Raccuglia, 2020 All-Star winner Luke Munn and Beard Season’s founder Jimmy Niggles. The magazine was launched to celebrate the annual All-Star Challenge.

To view the digital version online: https://issuu.com/americancrew/docs/american_crew_changing_times_magazine here

HAIR FESTIVAL LAUNCHES TICKET SALES

Tickets to Hair Festival, the hairdressing industry event of the year, are now available via online registration. The highly anticipated event takes place over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend from June 13 to 14, 2021 at Sydney’s iconic Carriageworks venue. Free tickets giving access to MarketPlace are available exclusively to members of the hairdressing industry via www.hairfestival.com.au. First release ticket pricing is now available for REALtalk, Festival Education Sessions and the much-anticipated Festival Wonderland. More ticket releases will be announced in the coming weeks. The dynamic marketplace of bold industry innovations and must-have products is free to enter with this registration. At REALtalk and in the education rooms, sessions start at $55 per session, different options are available across the two days and a multitude of speakers. Speaker names include celebrated educator Phill Nosworthy, social media expert James Fitzgerald and motivating industry leader Terry Hawkins. The event is supported by the Australian Hair Industry Awards (Creative), presented by Mocha Publishing, which take place on the night of June 14. It also partners with The Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC) and their Schmoozefest event, as well as environmental leaders Sustainable Salons. Networking events and hair competitions complete the agenda for the weekend’s festivities. Hair Festival can be followed on social, media at @hair_festival on Instagram and HairFestivalAustralia on Facebook, where consistent news and announcements, as well as community competitions for luxury prizes, are already updating. Additional speakers, Hair Festival events and brand partnerships will continue to be announced in the coming weeks. The event offers attendees the opportunity to SHOP, LEARN, COMPETE and CONNECT during one dedicated weekend that has always belonged to the hairdressing industry. From 2021, this legacy will be maintained with modern, relevant activities and opportunities that will unite, propel and inspire the hair industry forward. Barberstreet 2021. Men’s cutting competitors are given a specific time to cut, style and shape a male model (clothing on the model to reflect the cut created). Judging will be before, during and after the competition.

To register for Hair Festival visit www.hairfestival.com.au

“Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to BarberShop Magazine - 10 Years in 2021! I’m so thankful to be a part of it! Love Sofie!!