Australias Biggest Makeup Competition
Battle of the Brushes is the very first makeup artist competition, designed to celebrate creativity, talent, and artistry in the beauty industry. The event will showcase both upcoming and established artists across exciting categories such as Bridal, Fashion, Special Effects, and Tweens.
Each heat will take place live on stage, with models hitting the runway to display the artists’ work in front of an audience of family, friends, and beauty lovers. A panel of industry experts will judge the competition, offering valuable recognition and feedback to competitors.
The event is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of community, innovation, and artistry. With VIP experiences, a media wall, brand activations, and strong social media coverage, Battle of the Brushes offers sponsors and guests an unforgettable day of glamour and inspiration.
Our vision is to grow Battle of the Brushes from a Gippsland-first event into a nationally recognised competition, showcasing local talent on a bigger stage year after year.
The Details
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Sunday 8th March 2026
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Location - Moe Racing Club
Category One
Tween Make Up
A category designed especially for our up-and-coming makeup artists aged 10–14 years. This is your chance to experiment, express yourself, and showcase your creativity as the next generation of talent. Design must be age appropriate, fun and must have a pop of colour
Age Guidelines
Open to participants aged 10–14 years.
Time Allocation
You will have 3 hours to complete your look.
Category Two
Bridal Look
Modern 1920s Inspired This category celebrates the elegance of bridal artistry with a modern twist on the glamour of the 1920s. Competitors are challenged to merge a 1920’s vibe The look should be timeless yet innovative, bringing the sophistication of the Jazz Age into today’s bridal world.
Time Allocation
4 hours
Category Three
Fashion Makeup
This category celebrates creativity, innovation, and trend-forward artistry. Competitors are challenged to create a high-fashion look suitable for runway, editorial, or photoshoots, showcasing bold techniques, artistic flair, and attention to detail. Think statement eyes, unique colour palettes, and dramatic finishes that capture the essence of contemporary fashion.
Time Allocation
5 hours
Category Four
Special Effects
This category is all about pushing the boundaries of creativity and technical skill. Competitors are welcome to use prosthetics, texture, blood effects, fantasy elements, or other transformative techniques to tell a story or bring a character from out of this world to life. Imagination, precision, and skill are key - but the theme must be out of this world
Time Allocation
7 Hours
Our Judges
"The judges for Battle of the Brushes will be announced soon — and trust us, they’re some of the biggest names in the industry! Stay tuned to see which renowned artists will be bringing their expertise to the panel."
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