The World’s Greatest Shave is one of Australia’s biggest fundraisers, and it just so happens to be coming to a town near you. We’ve compiled a list here of the World’s Greatest Shave events happening around Brisbane, Sydney, and the Gold Coast, each listed by date.
Events near Brisbane
Communal Shave
Come watch as Director Anthony Attard, IT manager Christian Oliver, and Duty manager Tim Dwyer get shaved in the name of Leukaemia.
Where: Communal Bar & Eathouse, 266 George Street
When: 4:00pm – TBA, 13 March
Queen Street Mall
$20 per shave or $10 per colour. Free for registrants.
Please book your time with Maudeen Craigie on (07) 3318 4463.
Where: 91 Queen Street at the Queen Street Mall Stage near Myer
When: 11:30am – 2:00pm, 13 March
Pig ‘N Whistle Riverside
Get your shave or colour on at Riverside and continue partying into the evening!
Contact Lisa Andrews on (07) 3318 4454.
Where: 123 Eagle Street
When: 5:00pm – 8:00pm 13 March
Pig ‘N Whistle Queen Street Mall
Enjoy the Pig N Whistle while getting shaved or coloured; all in the name of a good cause.
Contact Glenn Bongioletti on 0421 284 148
Where: T5 Queen Street Mall
When: 4:30pm – 6:30pm, 13 March
Nova 106.9 Breakfast Show Shave
Come watch a live showing of the Nova Breakfast Team as they participate in the World’s Greatest Shave. Call to book your spot, and listen to the show starting March 9 for more information.
Where: Mirra, 86 Bridge Street, Fortitude Valley
When: 6:00am – 9:00am, 13 March
Mirra Shave Party
Waxing, shaving, and colouring are all part of the party, which also includes sports, live music, and cocktails.
Contact Lynsey Green on (07) 3318 4418 to get involved.
Where: Mirra, 86 Bridge Street, Fortitude Valley
When: 10:00am – 9:00pm, 13 March
Brunswick Shave 4 a Cure
A BBQ, professional hairdressers, cheap haircuts, raffle, prizes, and lots of fun to be had.
Call Siobhan Bright on 0455 199 204, or Brad Whitton (Venue manager) on (07) 3850 0000 for more details.
Where: Brunswick Hotel 569 Brunswick Street, New Farm 4005
When: 3:00pm – 5:00pm, 14 March
Newmarket Hotel Greatest Shave
For details or to find out how to participate, contact Alex McCluskey on 0433 743 759.
Where: Newmarket Hotel, Cnr Newmarket Road & Enoggera Road, Newmarket
When: 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 15 March
Events near Sydney
Martin Place
$10 for registrants for a shave or colour, and $20 shave and $5 colour for non-registrants.
Please book ahead of time on 1800 500 088.
Where: Martin Place Amphitheatre, between Pitt Street and Castlereagh Street
When: 7:00am – 3:00pm, 11 March
Style Plus Greatest Shave – Wynard
Shave only (buzz cut, beard, and head shaves), no colours. The organisers have asked that all attendees bring proof of registration.
Where: Hunter Connection, 7 – 13 Hunter Street
When: 9:00am – 4:00pm, 12-14 March
Locks Hair – Balmain
Get a shave or a funky colour in exchange for a donation! All ages welcome.
Where: 236 Darling Street, Balmain 2041
When: 10:00am – 4:00pm, 12 March
Events near the Gold Coast
12 March
Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre
For more information on how to get involved, contact Pat Hooper on (07) 3054 3924.
Where: Level 1 near Aldi, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
When: 4:00pm – 7:00pm, 12 March
Seagulls Greatest Shave – Tweed Heads West
Family friendly shaving and colouring.
Call Susan Bailey on (07) 5587 9015 for more information.
Where: Gollans Drive, Tweed Heads South
When: 6:00pm – 7:30pm, 12 March
Westfiled Garden City Shave
Anyone who wants to either participate or support a participant is welcome.
Contact Kirsten Baumback on (07) 3318 4472 to register.
Where: Westfield Garden Cty Shopping Centre Cnr Logan Road & Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, 12 March
Capalaba Park Shopping Centre Public Shave
Open to all who want to shave or colour or make a donation.
Contact Kirsten Baumback on (07) 3318 4472 to participate.
Where: Capalaba Park Shopping Centre, Cnr Redland Bay Road and Mt Cotton Road, Capalaba
When: 10:am – 1:00pm, 13 March
Oz Hair Jimbos Shave
Open to any all who want to shave or colour their hair. Donations welcome.
For more information, contact Cindy on 0429 050 180.
Where: Jimbo & Co Coffee House 99 Wondall Road, Wynnum 4178
When: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 14 March
Greenslopes Mall Shave
Open to all shavers and colourers and supporters.
Contact Kirsten Baumback on 07 3318 4472
Where: Greenslopes Mall outside Coles 700 Logan Road, Greenslopes
When: 10:30am – 1:30pm, 14 March
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Public Shave
Located near the food court and Target. Everyone is welcome for this public shave event.
For more details, phone Pat Hooper on (07) 3054 3942
Where: 171 Dandenong Road, Mt Ommaney 4074
When: 10:00am – 2:00pm, 15 March
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