Pan-Pacific Convention (Barbershop)

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Pan-Pacific Conventions (Pan-Pac) are run every three to four years within Australasia, organised by Barbershop Harmony Australia (BHA) and Barbershop Harmony New Zealand (BHNZ). The purpose of the convention is to encourage barbershop singing across countries and cultures within and bordering the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, West Coast USA and Canada, Southeast Asia & the other islands in Oceania). This is achieved through contests that provide the opportunity for contestants to attain International Qualification from their respective affiliate or district, and to provide opportunities for educational, social and recreational activities such as a Harmony College.

When first devised in the 1990s, the plan was to have a triennial convention with the hosts shared by New Zealand, Hawai'i, and Australian choruses. Since 2017, BHA and BHNZ governs and shares in hosting the convention through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2016.[1] Hosting of Pan-Pac’s by affiliates and districts outside Australasia could happen with both affiliates’ endorsement, which is the case in 2026.

Since 2017, affiliate and district contests are run within the Pan-Pac’s contest. For example, the quartet highest ranked in Australia in the Pac-Pac contest are named BHA’s Opens Quartet Champions. This is achieved by having for each affiliate contest their own Administrative Judge, while Pan-Pacific Administrative Judges manage the overall contest.

Awards

Usual Pan-Pacific medals and trophies are given to the top 5 Quartets and top 5 Choruses. Named Trophies include:

  • The Orloff Trophy - Highest scoring Mixed Harmony Quartet
  • Pan-Pac Mixed Chorus Trophy
  • Pan-Pac Small, Medium and Large Chorus Trophy
  • Pan-Pac Opens Chorus Champions Plaque

List of Pan-Pacific Conventions

List of Pan-Pacific Conventions
Ed. Year Venue & City Theme & Notes Pan-Pac Champion Quartet Pan-Pac Champion Chorus Archived Website Logo
10th 2026 Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA FWD 80th Anniversary Fall Convention Pan Pac 2026
9th 2023 Victory Convention Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
Delayed in 2020, 2021, & 2022.
Headline Quartets: Instant Classic & GQ
5th Melody Vocal FX Pan Pac 2023
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8th 2017 ICC Convention Centre
Sydney, Australia
Harbour Harmony
Special Guest: Deke Sharon
Blindside Vocal FX Pan Pac 2017
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7th 2014 Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington, New Zealand
Sounds Capital
Headline Acts: OC Times, Westminster Chorus
The Establishment Vocal FX Pan Pac 2014
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6th 2011 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brisbane, Australia
River Harmony
Headline Quartet: Storm Front
Alliance Vocal Evolution Pan Pac 2011
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5th 2008 Hawaii Theatre
Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA
Great Pacific Harmony Hi-Fidelity
VLQ: Double Shot
The Pride of Auckland Pan Pacific 2008
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4th 2004 Christchurch, New Zealand Headline Quartet: Metropolis Musical Island Boys The Blenders
3rd 2001 Melbourne, Australia Southern Cross The Blenders
2nd 1998 Hawaii Theatre
Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA
Garden City Sound City of Sails
1st 1994 Auckland, New Zealand Garden City Sound City of Sails

References