THE MISSION
To Support and Empower Hawaiʻi’s Music Industry to Thrive through Programs, Grants, Education and Resources
WHAT’S HAPPENING
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Concert Series Season 1
January - May
Something for Everyone
The HKF Music Makers Concert Series, Season 1, runs from January to May, presenting over 80 live music events—both ticketed and free—across Hawai‘i. This series brings together legendary icons, rising stars, and emerging talents in partnership with premier venues, offering a diverse range of musical styles.
Experience world-class entertainment for an important cause. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this powerful celebration of music and community impact.
is PROUD to Award Scholarships, Grants & Sponsorships
HKF is proud to sponsor the 2025 Hawai‘i Songwriting Festival, the state’s premier songwriting conference. This world-class event unites aspiring and established songwriters with top industry professionals for inspiring workshops, mentorship, and career-changing opportunities. Join us this May at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort for an unforgettable celebration of music and creativity.
Hear from the Hawaiʻi Songwriting Festival Scholarship Recipients
STEMworks™ Hawai‘i equips students K-12 and teachers with tools to innovate, solve problems, and uplift their communities through Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. HKF is honored to be the music sponsor for the 2025 STEMworks Conference Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i’s Wildest & Best Summer Concert Series returns in 2025, partnering with HKF to feature HKF’s On the Rise Artists as opening acts for an unforgettable lineup. Weekly shows run June through July — tickets on sale soon!
In partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation (UHF), HKF supports the next generation of Hawaiian music artists through its Hawaiian Music Scholarship. These scholarships are offered through WCC to students accepted into the 2024–25 academic year and are dedicated to preserving, perpetuating, and sharing the rich cultural traditions of Hawaiian music. Hawaiian Music Certificate Program at Windaward Community College
HKF proudly continues its commitment as Musician Sponsor for the third year, celebrating Hawai‘i’s premier kiho‘alu (slack key) masters, musicians, dancers, and entertainers, honoring the enduring legacy of Cyril and Gabby Pahinui.
Coming April 19th, 2025, the FREE 18th Annual Waimānalo Kanikapila Festival
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OUR PROGRAMS
Supporting our Community Through Programs, Grants, Education, Resources, and Giving with Aloha
Offering Kōkua (assistance and relief) Programs to music industry professionals in need, along with financial assistance & information, and access to social services.
Empowering Hawaiʻi’s Music Community to thrive through facilitating live event sponsorships, meaningful work & mentoring programs, and providing mele (music) grants.
Educational opportunities for individuals and organizations in Hawaiʻi, looking to imua (press forward) and advance music education, programming & scholarships
KUKUI
Offering Entertainment Resources & Information for Royalty Management Services and Organizations that benefit the music industry professional.
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Lōkahi
…an expressed value of what it means to live in true harmony with one another. When like minded organizations collaborate and partner for the betterment of all, this is where our values are best put into action. Partnering together in the values that we share in common, build strong foundations in our community beyond what we are able to accomplish alone.
