General public tickets now on sale for Justin Kawika Young concert at the MACC

Advance tickets are now available online for a performance by local singer/songwriter Justin Kawika Young in the McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced today.

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Young first found success in his island home. He accumulated 11 No. 1 hits on Hawai‘i radio before relocating to Los Angeles. He quickly established a following in the local music scene there and connected with other singer/songwriters including Colbie Caillat, eventually joining her band.

Young toured with Caillat as her acoustic guitarist/background vocalist and co-wrote two songs on Caillat’s “All Of You” album. In 2019, Justin and Caillat formed a band in Nashville with two friends called Gone West. They debuted at The Grand Ole Opry in October 2019 and their first single, “What Could Have Been,” hit the top 25 at Country radio.

In 2022, Young joined the band of country star, Brett Young, whom he toured with for two years. While touring with Caillat and Brett Young fueled his passion, Kawika Young recently set out on a new path. He is a member of Seven Suns, a band that is composed of seven of Hawai‘i’s top musicians, but more importantly, all close friends.

In keeping with the MACC’s dedication to supporting the victims of the wildfires, patrons for this concert are asked to bring non-perishable items for the Maui Food Bank. Those who donate the night of the show can enter a drawing to win a signed show poster, a merchandise bundle and a backstage meet-and-greet with Young.

Tickets are $35, $45, and $65, plus applicable fees. The MACC member 10% discount is available and keiki 12 and under are half price. Those wishing to become a member and receive ticket discounts and many other membership benefits can log on to www.MauiArts.org/membership.