"The On the Rise Program has helped me grow so much as a musician, and connect with the music industry in Hawai'i. Because of HKF, I have gotten more opportunities to take steps forward in my career."

"We attended the concert at the Old Salt Farm in Kona, and were mesmerized and enthralled by Anthony Pfluke. OMG, thanks so much for giving this talented young man a platform! He is a rising star, and appears to be only 24 years old! I couldn't find anywhere else he's performing, but we will follow him and hope to hear him live again. This is so wonderful that you're doing this."

"With the HKF, I have learned a learned a lot, and a wonderful byproduct is the community of Artists. We all learn from each other and we are all still going to be friends, and be there for each other, long after we have moved on. It reminded me of the importance of having people you can rely on."