ANZ Hair Industry Awards – Business 2026

ANZ Hair Industry Awards – Business 2026, Brisbane

The 2026 ANZ Hair Industry Awards – Business gala is held on Sunday 18 October 2026, from 7pm to 11pm, at The Star Brisbane in Queensland. The evening recognises business excellence across the Australian and New Zealand hairdressing industry, bringing finalists together for a formal celebration in Brisbane's entertainment precinct.

Run by Mocha Group, the AHIA Business awards sit alongside the organisation's other hair and barbering industry events, providing what its organisers describe as a benchmark of business excellence assessed on a state-by-state basis before a national gala celebration held each October at a different host city around Australia and New Zealand.

What's On At The AHIA Business Awards

The black-tie evening includes a three-course dinner, a drinks package and entertainment, culminating in the presentation of awards across a range of salon business categories. The gala format is designed to bring together finalists, sponsors and industry figures for a night celebrating business achievement within hairdressing, following state-level judging held earlier in the year, with winners announced live on stage.

Who Should Attend

The event suits salon owners, managers and business finalists from across the Australian and New Zealand hairdressing industry, along with suppliers and sponsors connected to the sector. Attendees must be aged 18 or over, as alcohol is served throughout the evening, and formal chic evening or black-tie dress is required for all guests.

About The Organiser

The AHIA Business Awards are organised by Mocha Group, publisher of Hairbiz magazine and organiser of the ANZ Modern Barber Awards and AHIA Creative. Ticket and entry information is published through Mocha Group's event pages ahead of the October 2026 gala, alongside details of the judging process and category criteria.