Steel Trappings

January 2023

On the Playlist

On the Playlist: William Kanui
January 1, 2023 • Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz • Steel Guitar History

"HAWAIIAN STEEL" is a weekly radio program that spotlights the Hawaiian steel guitar masters [...]

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars

The ‘Oi No Ka ‘Oi Steel Guitars - Part V
January 15, 2023 • Kevin Gillies • Instruments and Luthiers

My music background is keyboards, so I like sitting at the instrument on legs. To keep good [...]

Festival News

Festival Lineups Announced
January 17, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

The featured steel guitarists at the first two HIMELE-produced steel guitar festivals in 2023 have [...]

Kona Steel Guitar Festival

Special Room Rate Available for Kona Festival
January 19, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions

Guests at the 2023 Kona Steel Guitar Festival can take advantage of a special room rate. The [...]

HSGA September Festival

2023 Festival Planned for September, 2023
January 20, 2023 • Roberto Alaniz • Festivals and Conventions

The Festival Planning Committee is moving forward with plans for a second HSGA California [...]

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HIMELE Events
2024 Festivals and Workshops
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 19, 2024 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
The Shops at Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 21-24, 2024 – Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island

2024 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

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


Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 22, 2024 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
November 23, 2024 Open Stage Performances – 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM HST


2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 2, 2025
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i

Other Events
Mele Hali‘a
Featuring NextGen Steel Guitarists
December 23, 2024 – 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 227 Lewers Street, Waikīkī
* Registration Fee Required

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