Sunshine Coast's Beard Battle
Two weeks till the battle of Sunshine Coast's Hairiest Man and Woman
The countdown for The Sunshine Coast's Second Annual Beard and Moustache Competition is on with two weeks till the big battle. Hundreds of facial haired fans are expected to gather to support the 100 + entrants on June 6.
Competitors are registering from across the state and country, to take to the catwalk to compete for the prestigious title whilst raising money for local charity Rosies; Friends on The Street.
After the raging success of the 2014 event, this year’s competition will include more categories, more entrants and bigger prizes. Competitors will enter into one of six categories that will include: Moustache, Partial Beard, 10cm Full Beard Natural, Under 20cm Full Beard Natural, Over 20cm Full Beard Natural and Whiskerina. New to the competition this year, the Whiskerina category will be open to all female facial hair fans that will design and model their own unique faux facial hair.
President of The Bearded Men of The S.C. recommends that competitors start the preparation process as soon as possible.
‘…Entrants need to leave plenty of time for brushing, grooming and trimming of their facial hair, maximum shine time is key.’ Nathen Coles, BMOSC President.
Entrants will be scored by a panel of judges on strength, length, thickness, colour and shine leaving only one winner for each category. With over $1000 worth of prizes winners will take home prize packs donated by local supporting businesses that include Taps Mooloolaba, All Inn Brewing Company, Sailor Jerry, 4 Pines Brewing Company, Scoop Deluxe Beard Balm, The Barbers Shed, Dragon Fly Tattoo, The Bearded Chap, 80 Beards, Knock Out Heels and a number of other Sunshine Coast businesses.
Competitors can enter on the day from 2pm til 5pm at Taps Mooloolaba, however this years competition will cap all categories at 20 entrants so pre-registration online is advised. To register visit www.beardedmenofthesc.com.au; entry is $5 per competitor and all proceeds will go to non for profit organization Rosies; Friends on the Street.
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