Welcome to the Barbershop Harmony Australia (BHA) Membership page!

Full membership in BHA is open to all who love to sing and are in sympathy with the objects of the Association. There are choruses and quartets in every capital city in Australia and numerous other cities and towns. Check through our online list to find your nearest club.

 

Why should I become a member?

Becoming a member of Barbershop Harmony Australia connects you to a vibrant national community that celebrates harmony, friendship, and lifelong musical growth.

With over 1,000 individuals making up over 30 clubs, 45 Choruses and over 70 quartets nationwide, membership in Australia’s own leading barbershop singing organisation provides many benefits:

Music and Education

  • Access to high-quality education and coaching from experienced barbershop and vocal music leaders.
  • Opportunities to participate in workshops, masterclasses, harmony academy and festivals across Australia.
  • Guidance in quartet and chorus singing, musical directing, arranging, and performance skills.
  • Special courses and training for musical directors, administrators, arrangers, composers, music educators – and everyone else!

Performance & Contests

  • Eligibility to compete in national and regional festivals and contests as a singer, quartet, or chorus member.
  • Opportunities to perform at community events, concerts, and international festivals.
  • Recognition through awards, achievements, and pathways to international contests via BHS (Barbershop Harmony Society) affiliation.
  • Access to contest judge certification pathways through the Australasian Guild of Barbershop Judges.

Community & Connection

  • Belong to a supportivev community of singers who share a passion for harmony.
  • Make lifelong friendships through local clubs, regional gatherings, and national festivals.
  • Engage with members across Australia and overseas through social media and online communities.
  • Connect with local singers wherever you find them all over Australia and the World.
  • Access to BHA's monthly Harmony News e-newsletter to keep members abreast of events and current developments.

Resources & Support

  • Access to member-only learning materials, arrangements, and barbershop education resources.
  • Ongoing support for club management, leadership, and youth engagement.
  • Advice on securing copyright clearances on sheet music, including securing permission to arrange a song
  • Manage risks through insurance coverage and administrative support for clubs and members under BHA’s national structure.

Personal Growth & Wellbeing

  • Build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence through performance and rehearsal.
  • Enjoy the mental health and wellbeing benefits of singing in harmony with others.
  • Contribute to the preservation and growth of an inspiring musical artform in Australia.
 

What does annual membership cost?

The BHA membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December - annual membership fees are*:

  • $107.50 per year for Full members (Over 25 at 1 January in the current BHA membership year)
  • $53.75 per year for Youth members (25 and under at 1 January in the current BHA membership year)

A Joining Fee of 50% of the relevant annual membership fee will be charged for any new member, or any member renewing after cessation of membership.

* New and returning members joining after 1 July in any BHA membership year pay 50% of the annual fee, plus the joining fee.

 

How do I become a member?

BHA clubs are normally responsible for managing the BHA membership of their club members - please talk to your club management if you have not yet been signed up.

If you are not a member of a BHA club you can still apply for BHA membership using the link below. This form is generally only intended for members of the Club At Large, unless you have specifically been asked to use it by your club.

BHA Membership application form

Membership fees must be paid into the BHA Bank Account:
BSB: 032-281
Account: 130739
Ref: Your Name
 

Keeping your contact details up to date!

All Clubs are responsible for updating their members' personal and contact details on the BHA Website.

Members-at-Large need to notify the BHA Administration Officer at admin@barbershop.org.au of any changes to their personal/contact details.

This not only ensures that members are fully covered by the association’s insurance policies but also ensures that they continue to receive important messages from Barbershop Harmony Australia.