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.
Throughout September, HKF Month raises vital funds for the Henry Kapono Foundation, supporting Hawai‘i’s musicians, live music venues, and music education year-round. Together with the HITI Festival, HKF Month celebrates the music that connects us, the artists who inspire us, and the communities that keep Hawai‘i’s cultural legacy alive
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
