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Addison Ching

Spotlight ON! Feature

Spotlight ON! Noriko and Shuji Tomita
September 15, 2021 • Addison Ching • Entertainment

This month we shine the Spotlight ON! Noriko and Shuji Tomita. [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcases

Student Steelers to Appear in Livestream Showcases
September 23, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

Student steel guitarists will perform live in upcoming Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase [...]

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcases

October Livestream Extra to Feature NextGen LIVE!
September 26, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

NextGen steel guitarists will be featured LIVE in a special Livestream broadcast of the Hawaiian [...]

Spotlight ON! Feature

Spotlight ON! Aaron Benolkin
October 15, 2021 • Addison Ching • Entertainment

This month we shine the Spotlight ON! Aaron Benolkin. [...]

Tear Drop

A Steel Tear Drop
October 19, 2021 • Addison Ching • Entertainment

A posting appeared on my Facebook feed announcing that Andy Volk and Volk Media Books [...]

Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival

Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival Rescheduled for November 6
October 21, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

The Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival is now rescheduled for November 6, 2021. [...]

Maui Steel Guitar Festival

Old Wailuku Inn Site of Maui Livestream Showcase
November 2, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono will be the site of the Livestream Steel Guitar Saturday [...]

Announcing the 2022 Waikiki Steel Guitar Week
November 11, 2021 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

A second festival has been added to the list of Hawaiian steel guitar festivals presented by [...]

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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
(see website for complete program)
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 4, 2025 - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 7-12, 2025
July 7-10, 2025 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Waialae-Kāhala

Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

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All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.


Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
March 1, 2025 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST

Other Events
2025 Events
HSGA Hawai‘i Convention
Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
July 9, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM HST (HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Performances) Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

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