Music, legacy, and collaboration come together as Henry Kapono, the Henry Kapono Foundation & Island Sound Studios presents Kapono’s at the Lounge, debuting on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, with the venue opening to the public for its first official weekly night on January 9, 2026, marking a new era for Hawai‘i’s live music scene.
WHAT’S HAPPENING at HKF
2 GIFTS IN 1
Giving with a Purpose
HKF is Proud to Present New Music: On the Rise - Volume 1
Celebrate Local Music While Fueling Real Opportunities For Hawai‘i’s Rising Artists.
Your purchase becomes a gift that gives back - all net proceeds from the On The Rise CD and HKF products support programs that uplift, mentor, and empower Hawai‘i’s next generation of talent.
SEPTEMBER HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES!
Together we hit 97% of our goal & raised over $291,000 to support Hawai‘i’s music community. MAHALO!
♫ 50+ Live Events Across Hawaiʻi
♫ 47 HKF Partners
♫ 10 Ongoing Music Series & Growing
♫ First OTR Compilation CD Released
♫ 200+ Employed Music Professionals
♫ Over 1,000,000 views across HKF Month campaigns
♫ Home In The Islands® Short Film Series Launch
♫ 3,000+ Attended HKF Month Live Music Events
HKF MASTER CLASS FOR KAUA‘I MUSICIANS
NOVEMBER 14 WAS A MAGICAL DAY ON KAUA‘I
The Home in the Islands – Kaua‘i Masterclass brought together some of Hawai‘i’s best to support the island’s incredibly talented musicians.
From marketing & social media to stage presence, the creative process & more, this group showed up ready to grow, learn, and connect…and the open mic was absolutely unreal. The talent on Kaua‘i continues to inspire us.
Mahalo, Kaua‘i, for the energy, the passion, and the aloha. We can’t wait to continue creating and sharing with more islands and amazing local artists across the state!
Mahalo to our Sponsors: Anaina Hou Community Park for sponsoring & hosting this great event. OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort for taking great care of our HKF team.
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
Offering Entertainment Resources & Information for Royalty Management Services and Organizations that benefit the music industry professional.
SUPPORT HKF WHEN YOU PURCHASE OFFICIAL HKF GEAR
When you purchase Official HKF products, 100% of the net proceeds stay in Hawaiʻi and benefit the foundation programs, grants & scholarships.
CREATE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE HAWAIʻI MUSIC COMMUNITY
When you donate to the Henry Kapono Foundation, 100% of all money received stays in Hawaiߵi to support the foundation’s mission.
HKF is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax-deductible.
Every Donation Counts & With Your Help, The Best Is Yet To Come!