FAQs
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Q: I have a question or need help. Who do I contact?
A: Please email info@barbershopfestival.com.au. We will generally respond within 48 hours.
Q: I want to register as a Contestant. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word CONTESTANTS. In the drop down menu click on Registration. You will find information about the Contestant Packages there. Please read this page carefully before you proceed, as it covers which events are in the package and which are not. You can select and pay for most unpackaged events and additional event tickets during the registration process.
This registration does not enter you into the contest. Please ensure your quartet/chorus is entered into the contest by your representative by going to National Contest Entry under the CONTESTANTS tab.
Q: I want to purchase a Festival package ticket, but not compete. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word ATTENDEES. In the drop down menu, click on Package Deals. You will find information about both non-contest-singing (Participant) and non-singing (Spectator) attendee packages here. Please read this page carefully before you proceed, as it covers which events are in the package and which are not. You can select and pay for most unpackaged events and additional event tickets during the registration process.
Q: I've already purchased a Contestant/Attendee Package and now I want to purchase some additional tickets to the A Cappella Spectacular Showcase of Champions Concert on the Saturday night. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word ATTENDEES, then in the drop down menu click on Individual Event Tickets and then scroll down to find the ticket purchasing process.
Q: I am registering as a Contestant. My partner is travelling with me but will only want to go to some of the events. Are they able to attend without being a contestant?
A: Yes, your partner can attend contests, concerts and other activities without being a contestant. You can purchase additional tickets to these events during the registration process when you register yourself as a contestant.
Alternatively, they can purchase an Attendee (Spectator) Package via ATTENDEES > Package Deals, or buy tickets separately via ATTENDEES > Individual Event Tickets
Q: I want to register for some of the additional Festival activities. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word CONTESTANTS or ATTENDEES. In the drop-down menu click on Singing & Social Activities Entry. You are encouraged to take part in as many activities as possible to share the joy of barbershop throughout the Festival.
Q: Where do I find information about Pop-Up venues and schedule?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word KEY INFO. In the drop down menu click on Pop Ups, John Little & Chorus Corral. You will find information about Pop-Ups on the landing page including a link to a registration form. Specific times for the various locations will be made available closer to the event
Q: I have already registered on this website, and I need to make a change to my registration. I no longer have access to the confirmation email that I received when I registered. What do I do?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word HELP. In the drop-down menu click on Find My Registration/Order. Enter the email address of the person that placed the registration/order: and the confirmation email will be resent to them. There will be a link in the email to the page on this website that contains the details of your registration, and on that page you can modify the details of your registration or purchase additions.
Q: What’s included in my Contestant registration?
All registrations include:
Q: If my friends or family want to attend some of the events, can I buy extra tickets?
Extra tickets for all events can be purchased separately via ATTENDEES > Individual Event Tickets
Q: I have a question or need help. Who do I contact?
A: Please email info@barbershopfestival.com.au. We will generally respond within 48 hours.
Q: I want to register as a Contestant. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word CONTESTANTS. In the drop down menu click on Registration. You will find information about the Contestant Packages there. Please read this page carefully before you proceed, as it covers which events are in the package and which are not. You can select and pay for most unpackaged events and additional event tickets during the registration process.
This registration does not enter you into the contest. Please ensure your quartet/chorus is entered into the contest by your representative by going to National Contest Entry under the CONTESTANTS tab.
Q: I want to purchase a Festival package ticket, but not compete. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word ATTENDEES. In the drop down menu, click on Package Deals. You will find information about both non-contest-singing (Participant) and non-singing (Spectator) attendee packages here. Please read this page carefully before you proceed, as it covers which events are in the package and which are not. You can select and pay for most unpackaged events and additional event tickets during the registration process.
Q: I've already purchased a Contestant/Attendee Package and now I want to purchase some additional tickets to the A Cappella Spectacular Showcase of Champions Concert on the Saturday night. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word ATTENDEES, then in the drop down menu click on Individual Event Tickets and then scroll down to find the ticket purchasing process.
Q: I am registering as a Contestant. My partner is travelling with me but will only want to go to some of the events. Are they able to attend without being a contestant?
A: Yes, your partner can attend contests, concerts and other activities without being a contestant. You can purchase additional tickets to these events during the registration process when you register yourself as a contestant.
Alternatively, they can purchase an Attendee (Spectator) Package via ATTENDEES > Package Deals, or buy tickets separately via ATTENDEES > Individual Event Tickets
Q: I want to register for some of the additional Festival activities. How do I do that?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word CONTESTANTS or ATTENDEES. In the drop-down menu click on Singing & Social Activities Entry. You are encouraged to take part in as many activities as possible to share the joy of barbershop throughout the Festival.
Q: Where do I find information about Pop-Up venues and schedule?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word KEY INFO. In the drop down menu click on Pop Ups, John Little & Chorus Corral. You will find information about Pop-Ups on the landing page including a link to a registration form. Specific times for the various locations will be made available closer to the event
Q: I have already registered on this website, and I need to make a change to my registration. I no longer have access to the confirmation email that I received when I registered. What do I do?
A: From the Home Page, hover your cursor over the word HELP. In the drop-down menu click on Find My Registration/Order. Enter the email address of the person that placed the registration/order: and the confirmation email will be resent to them. There will be a link in the email to the page on this website that contains the details of your registration, and on that page you can modify the details of your registration or purchase additions.
Q: What’s included in my Contestant registration?
All registrations include:
- Admission to all quartet and chorus contest sessions
- Admission to the Welcome Gala
- Admission to the John Little Show (incl. Harmony Workshops)
- Admission to the Chorus Corral
- Admission to the A Cappella Spectacular Showcase of Champions Concert and Afterglow
- Entry for my Quartet or Chorus to the contest (For competing delegates)
- Entry to the Tag Arranging Contest (max 2 entries per delegate)
Q: If my friends or family want to attend some of the events, can I buy extra tickets?
Extra tickets for all events can be purchased separately via ATTENDEES > Individual Event Tickets
Q: If I'm not sure if I want to attend Harmony Academy yet, can I decide later?
Yes - If you have already registered as a delegate but now wish to add Harmony Academy to your delegate package, please click on the Register Now! button on the Registration page, then select Harmony Academy Only.
