Mullet haircuts are judged in various categories – including grubby, everyday, rang (red hair), vintage, extreme, international and junior – at this Australian festival that raises money for brain cancer research in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales
Participants stand in line for registration. This year’s head-to-head best mullet contest attracted contestants from all over Australia, and one finalist from the UK
The annual competition in Kurri Kurri, Hunter Valley, started in 2018, when it was held to raise money for a pub. It drew international attention for its celebration of the unique hairstyle
The aptly-named Bush flew out for the final after spending two years growing his mane. After winning the prize he vowed to get his 12in locks cut off and leave them in Australia ‘where they belong’
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