Pan Pacific Convention and FWD 80th Anniversary Fall Convention • Location: Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu HI • Dates: October 6-11, 2026
Pan Pacific Convention: Harmony in Hawai'i
Join us for the most exciting barbershop singing competition in the Pacific. Experience the magic of music, connection, and celebration in beautiful Hawaiʻi.
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Started in 1994, the Pan Pacific Convention was conceived to bring the barbershop contest and convention experience to the choruses in New Zealand, Australia, and Hawaii – three locales where distances made traveling to contest on the mainland US challenging. From those humble beginnings, the Pan Pacific Convention has grown to be a bucket list item for many barbershoppers from across the globe. Besides the three original locations, contestants and attendees now regularly travel from Japan and the West Coast of the United States.
Besides a great contest, you’ll also find a wealth of cultural experiences at the Pan Pacific Convention in Hawaii. We encourage you to spend a few days and explore our islands: see historic sites like Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace; hit the beach for amazing snorkeling or a surfing lesson; expand your palate and taste foods from around the world; cool off under a waterfall after a rainforest hike; learn about the hula and how to make a lei at one of our luaus; or just relax and let the cool tradewinds carry your worries away.
Of course, what would a barbershop convention be without some amazing quartets and choruses! By hosting the Pan Pacific and the Far Western District conventions simultaneously, we’re sure to have a lineup of singers you won’t want to miss. And being an open contest, we have interest from top male, female, and mixed choruses and quartets from New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, Japan, California, Washington, Oregon, Vancouver BC, and Arizona!
Mahalo Nui Loa
to the State of Hawai'i for their generous support in making the Youth Dream Chorus and the Saturday Spectacular possible!
PanPac and FWD Contests
We are excited to host both the PanPac and Far Western District Contests this fall at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
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Built in 1964 and named for the Mayor of Honolulu who oversaw its construction, the Blaisdell Concert Hall is the premiere performing arts theatre in Honolulu. Housing the Honolulu Symphony, Hawaii Opera Theatre and many touring Broadway productions, the 2185 seat theatre is the perfect setting for our convention.
The Pan Pacific Contest is open to men’s, women’s, & mixed quartets/choruses regardless of location. All competitors (with exception of the Youth Dream Chorus) must be registered as an active member of BHS, SAI, HI or an affiliate organization. FWD chorus and quartets that do not qualify for FWD Fall Contest may compete in the Pan Pacific Open Contest
The Far Western District Contest is open to FWD quartets and choruses which have prequalified at the FWD spring conventions. This contest will also serve as an international qualifier for both quartets and choruses.
Get the Charts & Tracks
Learn "Hawai'i Aloha" for the Bill Joor Show on Tuesday!
Learn "Beyond the Reef" for the Beach Sing on Friday and the Mass Sing on Sunday!
Hawai'i Aloha
For those attending The Bill Joor Show on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., the evening will end with a sing-along of "Hawai'i Aloha," a beloved local anthem that often is sung at the end of gatherings. Sheet music will be available that night, but it also is here, along with learning tracks. This song is in Hawaiian, but the tracks can be helpful, and you'll also get a few tips that night!
Beyond the Reef
Written in Hawaiʻi in 1948 by Canadian-born musician Jack Pitman, Beyond the Reef has become one of the enduring songs of Hawaiʻi’s musical heritage. It is a wonderful example of hapa haole music, a style blending Hawaiian musical traditions with American popular music, often featuring English lyrics.
Our barbershop connection comes through arranger Paul Engel, a Far Western District legend who was honored by the district in 2025. A longtime arranger, educator and musician, Paul is also a graduate of Honolulu’s Roosevelt High School.
With its deep Hawaiʻi roots, its connection to the Far Western District, and its beautiful, singable melody, Beyond the Reef is a fitting song to bring us together as we celebrate this historic first combined Far Western District & Pan Pacific convention in Honolulu in October 2026.
Hilton Hawaiian Village
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is the official Headquarters Hotel for the convention. Located oceanfront in Waikiki, this iconic resort offers spacious rooms, tropical grounds, and exclusive group rates—just steps from the beach and minutes from the convention action.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is a massive, 22-acre oceanfront destination in Honolulu featuring five towers, over 18 restaurants, and 90+ shops. Known for its premier location on Waikiki's widest beach, it offers a 5-acre saltwater lagoon, five pools, waterslides, and weekly Friday night fireworks.
A rate of $209/night + $10/day USD has been secured for the Pan Pacific Convention. This rate is before taxes and the rate will be available 3 days before and 3 day post convention. Daily Resort Charge includes: WiFi; cultural activities; morning exercise classes; outdoor movies; 20% off catamaran adventure sail & elite beach package;15% off at Reyn Spooner Shop & Spa retail;10% off Waikiki Beach activities & services; Waikiki Aquarium offer; photo session.
Waikiki Starlight Luau (optional)
Thursday, October 8 @ 5:30 PM HST - Use code ALOHACONV for 15% off!
Voyage Across the South Seas at the Waikiki Starlight Luau, set on the Great Lawn overlooking the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. This vibrant outdoor celebration of the music and dance of Polynesia will take you through the islands’ amazing dances, music, costumes and features an exciting fire knife finale. Dinner show tickets include an island-inspired (all-you-can-eat) buffet under the stars featuring local dishes.
The Waikiki Starlight Luau is not included with your convention registration.
Use code ALOHACONV for 15% off the Thursday, October 8 show.
Harmony Platoon
Whether you've never sung in a quartet before or have been quartetting for years at the top level, singing in a Harmony Platoon is all about getting back to our barbershop roots--pick up quartetting with an afterglow feel!
Youth Dream Chorus
The Sounds of Aloha Chorus and the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Far Western District are bringing together young singers ages 14–25 from New Zealand, Australia, Hawai‘i, and the West Coast of the United States and Canada to form the Pan Pacific Youth Dream Chorus (YDC).
Directed by Jonny Moroni of the Ambassadors of Harmony and coached by the internationally renowned quartet Vocal Spectrum, participants will learn, perform, and compete as part of an unforgettable barbershop experience at Pan Pacific 2026 in Honolulu.
Schedule
The convention schedule includes performances, and special events throughout the week. Check back regularly for updates as additional details are confirmed. All times marked are Hawai'i Standard Time (HST)
Tuesday, October 6
- 7:00 PM - The Bill Joor Show @ Kawaiaha'o Church, 957 Punchbowl St, Honolulu - SPECIAL MUSIC: Hawai'i Aloha
Wednesday, October 7
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration @ Hilton, Iolani Suite V
- 9:00 AM - FWD Past President's Breakfast @ Hilton, Rainbow Lanai
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Harmony Platoon, Session 1 @ Hiltion, Iolani Suite VI
- 3:00 PM - FWD Board of Directors Meeting @ Hiltion, Iolani Suite VII
- 5:00 PM - FWD Hall of Fame Dinner @ Hilton, Rainbow Lanai
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Harmony Platoon, Session 2 @ Hiltion, Iolani Suite VI
- 6:30 PM - Opening Reception @ Hilton, Coral Ballroom 1-2
- 9:00 PM - FWD President's Reception @ Hilton, President's Suite
Thursday, October 8
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Registration & Box Office @ Blaisdell Lobby
- 10:00 AM - Quartet Semifinal Session 1 @ Blaisdell Concert Hall
- 2:15 PM - Quartet Semifinal Session 2 @ Blaisdell Concert Hall
- 5:30 PM - Waikiki Starlight Luau @ Hilton, Great Lawn Beachfront (optional)
Friday, October 9
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Registration & Box Office @ Blaisdell Lobby
- 12:15 PM - Chorus Final @ Blaisdell Concert Hall
- 7:15 PM - Beach Sing! @ Hilton, Beach - SPECIAL MUSIC: Beyond the Reef
- 7:45 PM - Fireworks! @ Hilton, Beach
- 9:00 PM - AFWDC Late Show @ Hilton, Coral Ballroom 1-2
Saturday, October 10
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Box Office @ Blaisdell Lobby
- 12:00 PM - Quartet Final @ Blaisdell Concert Hall
- 7:00 PM - Saturday Night Spectacular @ Blaisdell Concert Hall
- 10:00 PM - Afterglow @ Hilton, Tapa Ballroom I
- 10:00 PM - FWD Hospitality Room @ Hilton, President's Suite
Sunday, October 11
- 9:00 AM - AFWDC Breakfast @ Private event for AFWDC members only
- 10:00 AM - Mass Sing! @ Hilton, Beach - SPECIAL MUSIC: Beyond the Reef
All-Events Registration Packages, NOT including Eventbrite fees
| Dates/Rates | Adult Competitor Ages 26+ |
Youth Competitor Ages 12-25 |
Adult Non-Competitor Ages 26+ |
Youth Non-Competitor Ages 12-25 |
Non-Member Child Under 12 years |
| Early-Bird Order by May 31 |
$200.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 | Free |
| Regular Jun 1 - Aug 31 |
$250.00 | $125.00 | |||
| Late Sep 1 - Sep 20 |
$275.00 | $150.00 | $125.00 | $75.00 | $25.00 |
| On-Site Oct 7 - Oct 9 |
$350.00 | $200 | $150.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 |
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Non-Competitor DAY PASSES will be available on-site, at the door for $80.00 adult, $40 youth, $30 child.
ALL MAIN-FLOOR SEATS ARE RESERVED
ADA compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled 'W') and lift-arm transfer ambulatory seats (labeled 'A') are available for those with special needs along with adjacent companion seats. Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.
You may order up to 10 tickets per transaction. For each attendee, please have the following information ready:
- First & Last Name - required. Name badges will be printed EXACTLY as entered, so please type carefully!
- Email address - required. We strongly encourage using a separate email for each attendee.
- Affiliation
- Voice Part(s)
Where To Get Help
Convention Registration
We are using Eventbrite for ticketing this event, and you will find answers to most questions on their website.
Make sure the email address you enter in your reservation is the same email address you use for your Eventbrite account; otherwise you won't be abke to locate your tickets later.
Please take care when making your registration, as the information you provide will be used to print your convention name badge.
After making your purchase, to edit order information like your name or email address, go to “Tickets” in your Eventbrite account. Choose the order you want to update and click “Edit”.
- Login to your Eventbrite account. Then go to "Tickets".
- Select your order.
- Click “Edit”.
- Save your changes.
This is only possible while registration is open; once registration closes, changes are not possible, and your badge will be printed with the information that was provided.
Have your eTickets ready
Bring your eTickets to regustration to pick up your name badge.
- The BEST method is to install the Eventbrite app on your phone. Uing the app you can easily retrieve your tickets, and better still is to save them to your Apple or Google Wallet.
- Another option is to print your tickets, either from the attachment on your email confirmation, or by printing them directly from your Eventbrite account.
Need to change seats?
- Prior to registration closing, simply cancel your existing reservation and book a new one with the desired seats. Please note: Eventbrite fees are non-refundable, so you will forfeit them by changing seats.
- After registration closes, it is not possible to change seats after registration closes.
Transfering a registration
- Prior to registration closing, you can transfer a registration to someone else, simply by updating the name, email and other information on your ticket as described above. The transfer of funds is between you and the purchaser to work out.
- After registration closes, you can still transfer a registration, but it becomes more difficult and there is an additional cost. Download your eTicket and send ot to the purchaser. The purchaser then picks up your name badge and brings it over to the Help desk to pay the transfer/reprint fee and get the name changed amd a new badge created.
- Please note that seat changes are not possible with a registration transfer.
IMPORTANT: All changes/transfers must me made PRIOR to the close of advance registration. Once the name badges have been printed, any correrctions must be made manually on-site and are subject to a badge transfer and reprint fee.
For further help and questions related to event/convention registration, please contact the Registrar.
Contest Entry
How do I enter my quartet or my chorus in the CONTEST?
Contest entry is handled on the BHS Member Center website:
- Go to the BHS Member Center (members.barbershop.org)
- Login to your account
- We recommend you watch the instructional video on contest entry available on the main dashboard
- Click 'Manage My SCs' from the top menu-bar
- Select your Quartet or CHORUS (not chapter) from the list
- Under 'Officer Management Actions', click 'Enter Contest'
- Follow the guided instructions.
FAQs, Walkthroughs, and How-To Videos
Some key points:
- All competitors must be dues-paid members of the Society.
- Quartets must be registered with the Society before they are eligible to compete, and be current with their annual quartet registration fee.
- Quartet registration and renewal is done through the BHS Member Center. Login and look for 'Register or Reinstate a Quartet'.
- All competitors must purchase an All-Events Registration to the convention in which they are competing (done HERE on this website).
Where to get Help:
- For help and non-technical questions related to the Contest, please contact the DRCJ.
- For technical help with the BHS Member Center and Contest Entry, please contact the Society at:
- Phone: (800) 876-7464
- Email:
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- For help with Registering (tickets) for the CONVENTION, please contact the Registrar.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations are made directly with the hotel, either on their website or by phone.
For help related to HOTEL RESERVATIONS, please contact the hotel directly.