1. Event Overview

From August 23 to 24, 2025, the Japan Barbershop Convention 2025 (JBC2025) was held at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall’s Small Hall for its second consecutive year.

Co-hosted by the Japan Barbershop Harmony Association (JBA) and the International Choral Organization of Tokyo (ICOT), JBC2025 welcomed over 180 performers and more than 300 attendees, who came together to celebrate a weekend filled with ringing chords and heartfelt harmony.

This year’s convention featured the quartet and chorus contests, with both performers and audience members contributing to another memorable celebration of barbershop harmony in Japan.

2. List of Performing Groups

JBC2025 featured an exciting array of quartets and choruses from all across Japan, showcasing a wide variety of musical styles and vocal artistry.

Each group brought its own personality to the stage, offering performances that deeply moved and delighted the audience.

3. Contest Results

👉️ Contest Results 

Cheers, tears, and applause filled the hall as the winners of the Quartet and Chorus contests were announced.

The energy was electric as medalists embraced one another, capturing the true spirit of JBC—camaraderie, excellence, and joy through harmony.

4. Scenes from the Venue & Merchandise

This year’s original JBC merchandise was once again a major highlight of the event.

The official event T-shirts, designed by @amor_meg and featuring the iconic “Pitch Pipe Girl,” were worn proudly by many attendees.

New items also made their debut this year, including stylish stickers by @amor_meg and pop-inspired clear files designed by @tomosuko_chorus. Many of these items sold out during the event due to their popularity.

Proceeds from merchandise sales will be used to support future conventions and barbershop outreach efforts in Japan.

5. Our Gratitude for JBC2025

Thanks to the support of all who participated and contributed, the Japan Barbershop Convention 2025 was a resounding success.

Performers, volunteers, audience members, and livestream viewers alike came together to create a warm and vibrant celebration of harmony.

Beyond the competitions, the spirit of barbershop was alive in every corner—from hallway tags to late-night afterglows, from tearful embraces to moments of pure musical joy.

We are deeply grateful to all who made this event possible.

Let’s continue building this harmony together—see you again at the next JBC!

6. From Japan to the World

The impact of JBC2025 is already extending beyond Japan. Inspired by the convention’s success, more singers are now preparing to take the international stage.

Following in the footsteps of Vagabonds and The Lockers (JBC2024 champions who represented Japan at BHS International in Denver), a new wave of quartets and choruses is ready to connect with the global barbershop community.

We look forward to seeing Japan’s voice continue to rise on the world stage.