Grubby and extreme: Mulletfest 2023 – in pictures
Mullet haircuts are judged in various categories – including grubby, everyday, rang (red hair), vintage, extreme, international and junior – at this Australian festival that raises money for brain cancer research in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales
Main image: The overall winner, Mitchell White, with his trophies. Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty ImagesMon 4 Dec 2023 08.16 EST
Spectators gather for the Mulletfest 2023 grand final Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterParticipants stand in line for registration. This year’s head-to-head best mullet contest attracted contestants from all over Australia, and one finalist from the UK Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterThe annual competition in Kurri Kurri, Hunter Valley, started in 2018, when it was held to raise money for a pub. It drew international attention for its celebration of the unique hairstyle Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterDan Prior and his son Hunter Prior Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterParticipants had their mullets recorded for posterity Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterThe entertainment included a burnout drift show Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterJay Rankin Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterLisa’s Ladies pose for a group photo Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPrizes are available for the best mullets in a variety of categories Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterChildren compete for the junior title Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterWinners relaxing backstage Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPeter Saggus Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterLynne Fry Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterOllie Mordue Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterA participant in action Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPeople cheer as the winners are announced Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterDr Alastair Bush, a Briton, wins best international mullet Photograph: Melinda Murray/BNPS
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterThe aptly-named Bush flew out for the final after spending two years growing his mane. After winning the prize he vowed to get his 12in locks cut off and leave them in Australia ‘where they belong’ Photograph: Melinda Murray/BNPS
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterThe overall winner, Mitchell White, raises his trophy Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterThe winners pose for a group photograph Photograph: Roni Bintang/Getty Images
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