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Mocha Group delivers both business and creative awards programs for the ANZ Hair Industry as well as next-gen recognition through HOTSHOTS, all of which are announced at spectacular national gala events. These platforms are spearheaded alongside the industry’s trusted trade title, mocha hair.
Mocha Group provides the leading awards program through the ANZ Beauty Industry Awards which culminate in the only ANZ awards gala within the industry. Beauty, spa and clinic industry professionals are further supported through the innovative trade title, mocha beauty and for the rising stars, the Beauty Squad comp.
Mocha Group presents the ANZ Modern Barber Awards, which was created to celebrate the growing impact of men’s grooming and hairdressing. The awards celebrate business acumen as well as creative barbering skills, in conjunction with ANZ’s most powerful trade title, mocha barber.
Mocha Group is a well-known, well connected, and well respected, media and events company. We are the leading authority within the Hair, Beauty and Barbering Industry.
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