Supporting Hawai‘i’s music community through connection, mentorship, and opportunity
What We Do
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MELE
Music Programs
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IMUA
Music Education
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KŌKUA
Support
Our Impact in 2025
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440 Paid Opportunities Created for Hawaiʻi’s Musicians
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21 Emerging Artists Mentored Through On The Rise Program
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43 Community & Venue Partners Engaged
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27+ Scholarships & Grants Awarded
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Our Impact in 2025 🎵 440 Paid Opportunities Created for Hawaiʻi’s Musicians 🎵 21 Emerging Artists Mentored Through On The Rise Program 🎵 43 Community & Venue Partners Engaged 🎵 27+ Scholarships & Grants Awarded 🎵
KŌKUA KAʻŪ
Together We Can Help
Storm Lala has left areas of Kaʻū cut off and families in need of essential support.
Your food, water, & monetary donations can help restore much needed supplies. Learn More Here
MAHALO FOR YOUR KŌKUA.
2026 Annual Benefit Gala
TRANSCENDING GENERATIONS
Celebrate the Music -Support the Future
September 19, 2026
‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Henry Kapono, The Songs of C&K, Kalapana, Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo, and HKF On the Rise Artists
MELE COMMUNITY SEATING
Choose your individual seat at your favorite song-inspired table for this one-of-a-kind celebration.
Gather your guests for an unforgettable evening while making a meaningful investment in Hawaiʻi’s music community. A limited number of leadership table opportunities are available.
HOST A TABLE
Where Music Meets Impact
HKF LIVE supports local artists through ongoing music series across partner venues in Hawaiʻi.
Interested in becoming a venue partner? Learn more →
Ways to Support Hawaiʻi’s Music
Join us in creating opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s musicians
Support programs that directly fund local artists
Experience live music while supporting musicians
Join a growing network creating opportunities statewide
Our HKF Community
Celebrate With Us Across Hawaiʻi
ʻOahu, Molokaʻi, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi
Henry Kapono & Friends celebrate the music that defined generations in Hawaiʻi - songs that became the soundtrack of island life and helped define what it means to call Hawaiʻi home. Bringing living legends together with Hawaiʻi’s next generation of artists, the series celebrates the spirit of artists lifting one another along the way and paying it forward, creating opportunities for emerging artists to grow, thrive, and share their music.
Join Us at an event near you
September 19, ʻOahu - In the Key of Aloha Gala & Concert →
September 25, Molokaʻi - Kulāia Hoʻolauleʻa Celebration →
September 26, Maui - Home in the Islands →
October 2, Hawaiʻi Island - Goodtimes Together with Henruy Kapono & Friends →
October 8-10, Kauaʻi - Home in the Isands Kauai Music Festival →