An OTR Artist is defined as a musician in their early career stages, honing their skill and capturing their audience's attention during performances. May or may not have a recurring music gig or perform as an opening act for established musicians.

All musicians must be a Hawaiߵi State resident and U.S. Citizen for a minimum of 2 years, and have performed on stage in Hawaiߵi.

Applications are open once or twice a year.

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Musicians who perform as a solo or duo act, entering the professional music scene. A basic overview of criteria for an OTR applicant is listed HERE.

The HKF OTR program looks for entertainers who can play at least one musical instrument as many venues require the artist to be able to accompany themselves on stage.

The application review takes approximately 30 days (estimate) and includes:

➤ Live performance review

➤ Review of online videos, presence, and platforms

➤ Final applicants are reviewed monthly with the HKF committee

Once review is final, the applicant will be notified via email. Applicant will be notified if there is a delay in the application process. Specific dates and information can be found HERE

The HKF defines a “professional musician” as someone who is reasonably compensated for their musical performances. They may perform individually or with other musicians, play instruments, and/or sing.

Music related references are required as the HKF values reliability, punctuality, respectful, and professional behavior in an Artist

As part of the OTR program, marketing & social media participation is required and assistance is available.

The application terms can be found HERE an will be updated with each application cycle.