Mele Mei: A Month-Long Celebration of Hawaii Music
Too Good To Miss…
If you’re looking for a GREAT reason to go to Oahu (yeah…….right……like you need a great reason), Mele Mei is it!!!
Don’t miss out; VacationRoost and the Hawaii Tourism Authority team up to present Mele Mei!!!
Mele Mei is a celebration of Hawaiian music, and is meant to capitalize on Hawaiian music’s global appeal. The inaugural events took place in May 2011 and in its second year events will take place throughout Waikiki at various hotels, venues and the beach. Starting April 27th and continuing through May 29th there are workshops, live concert performances, awards ceremonies, hula competitions, and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards held by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts.
See below for a full schedule of events:
|
Date |
Event Name |
Location |
| April 27 | Mele Mei Media Luncheon | Willows |
| April 27 | Hilton Hawaiian Village Presents: | Hilton Hawaiian Village |
| Na Hoku Hanohano All-Stars | ||
| Featuring: Robi Kahakalau, Napua Makua, and Amy Hanaialii | ||
| April 28 | GoForDaRecord | Neal S. Blaisdell Arena |
| May 1 | Lei of Stars (dinner concert) | Royal Hawaiian Hotel |
| May 5 | Lifetime Achievement Awards Luncheon | Ala Moana Hotel |
| May 6 | Legends of Steel Luncheon Concert | Pacific Beach Hotel |
| May 5 – 6 | Hawaii Book & Music Festival | Frank Fasi Civic Grounds |
| May 8 | Halekulani Presents: The Next Generation | Halekulani |
| Featuring: Waipuna | ||
| May 11 – 13 | International Hula Conference | Hawaii Convention Center |
| May 15 | Halekulani Presents: The Next Generation | Halekulani |
| Featuring: Mailani Makainai | ||
| May 18 | Hilton Hawaiian Village Presents: | Hilton Hawaiian Village |
| Na Hoku Hanohano All-Stars | ||
| Featuring: Maunalua, Cyril Pahinui, and John Cruz | ||
| May 19 | O ka hula ke ola (Hula is Life) World Hula Competition | Aina Laiku |
| May 20 | Hula I Ke Kai hula performances | Waikiki Hula Mound |
| May 20 | Slack Key All-Stars | Royal Hawaiian Center |
| May 22 | Halekulani Presents: The Next Generation | Halekulani |
| Featuring: Kupaoa | ||
| May 24 | Royal Hawaiian Hotel Presents: Na Wahine Hanohano | Royal Hawaiian Hotel |
| Featuring: Teresa Bright, and Natalie Ai Kamauu | ||
| May 24 – 26 | Waikiki Beachwalk Music Events | Beachwalk |
| May 25 | Moana Surfrider Presents: Sounds of Waikiki | Moana Surfrider |
| Featuring: TBD | ||
| May 26 | The Modern Honolulu Presents: Island Rock | The Modern Honolulu |
| Featuring: The Throwdowns, and Pimpbot | ||
| May 25 – 26 | Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival Workshops | Hawaii Convention Center |
| May 25 – 26 | Hula I Ke Kai hula performances | Waikiki Hula Mound |
| May 27 | Na Hoku Hanohano Awards | Hawaii Convention Center |
| May 29 | Halekulani Presents: The Next Generation | Halekulani |
| Featuring: Mark Yamanaka |
To participate check out www.vacationroost.com or call one of our Hawaii Destination Experts (888 395-8062) TODAY for further details, HURRY while there is still space!!!
Mahalo,
The VacationRoost Traveler
