OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is proud to continue its support of Hawai‘i musicians through its annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search. Finals will be held at:
Saturday, August 24
3:00 - 5:00pm
30th Annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Hawai‘i Convention Center
Judges
Kawika Kahiapo: Award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, slack key award winner
Milton Lau: CEO of Ki-Ho‘alu Foundation and Founder of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festivals
Bobby Moderow Jr.: Award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, slack key award winner
Eric Lagrimas: Assistant Professor, Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE)
The Prize
The winner will receive a month-long contract to jam at the home of Hawaiian music, Kani Ka Pila Grille at the OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort which includes four performances within a month in 2025. In addition, the winning artist or band will receive a personalized social media marketing package featuring an electronic press kit and promotional audio/video clips recorded at Honolulu Community College’s Mike Curb MELE Studios.