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Music • Culture • Community
Celebrating the music, people, and stories of Hawai‘i
HENRY KAPONO FOUNDATION PRESENTS
THE HOME IN THE ISLANDS
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Champion Sponsors
ABOUT HITI FESTIVAL
September 2025 marks a new chapter for Hawai‘i’s music community with the inaugural Home in the Islands (HITI) Festival, a month-long, statewide celebration of Hawai‘i’s music, stories, and creative spirit. Officially recognized by the City & County of Honolulu, HITI features over 50 live performances, including, signature concerts, new music releases, and original media series—blending entertainment, cultural preservation, and philanthropy. Celebrated during HKF Month, HITI Festival uplifts artists and venues, introduces new platforms, and fuels year-round programs that support Hawai‘i’s music community.
BECOME A FESTIVAL PARTNER
Join the official HITI Festival Roster and become a recognized Festival Partner in Hawai‘i’s statewide celebration of music, culture, and community. Support the Henry Kapono Foundation, gain visibility at live events, across digital platforms, and on the official HITI website, and be recognized as a leader sustaining Hawai‘i’s music community. Align your brand, venue, or organization with aloha while uplifting local artists and the people who make Hawai‘i’s music thrive.
HENRY KAPONO FOUNDATION MONTH
Throughout September, HKF Month raises vital funds for the Henry Kapono Foundation, supporting Hawai‘i’s musicians, live music venues, and music education year-round. Together with the HITI Festival, HKF Month celebrates the music that connects us, the artists who inspire us, and the communities that keep Hawai‘i’s cultural legacy alive—honoring the past while shaping the future of Hawai‘i’s music.
From the Islands
LIVESTREAMS
Experience Hawai‘i’s music in real time with the HITI Livestream Series. Broadcast from Waikīkī Beach and iconic island locations, these live shows bring the spirit of aloha to audiences around the world, no matter where you are. Tune in for unforgettable performances, stunning scenery, and authentic island vibes.
Champion Sponsors
The Henry Kapono Foundation proudly recognizes HITI Champion Sponsors as visionary leaders who go beyond supporting music, to champion Hawai‘i’s culture, arts, and creative community. These partners help shape the future of our islands by empowering local artists, preserving cultural traditions, and inspiring the next generation of creators.
Festival Partners
Festival Partner's recognize that sustaining Hawai‘i’s music is a shared kuleana. Their ongoing support helps local artists thrive, keeps live music alive across our islands, and strengthens the cultural heartbeat of our community. Together, we celebrate and preserve the music, arts, and aloha that define Hawai‘i.
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