#Richard Hoopii Leo Kiekie Falsetto Contest
Festivals of Aloha announces 2024 schedule of events
Festivals of Aloha has announced its 2024 theme, “Ka Laʻi o Hauola – The Calm of Hauola,” honoring the revered Pōhakuohauola (Hauola Stone) of Lahaina, a historic symbol of healing and restoration. As Maui Nui communities continue to recover from the devastating wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023, this year’s theme reflects the collective hope for peace and comfort, echoing the stone’s ancient legacy of health and renewal, organizers said.
Call for entries for the 22nd Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest
The 22nd Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. Applicants may apply online by Sept. 6, 2024.
Liam Moleta of Oʻahu wins 21st Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto contest on Maui
Liam Moleta of Oʻahu earned this year’s title for his performance of “Aloha Nō Kahului.” Also competing were Tevita Lisiate Apina-Pacheco from Waiʻanae, O‘ahu, Antonio Robles of Wailuku, Maui, and Via Tiumalu Jr from Kīhei, Maui.
Hawaiian Falsetto album celebrates 20 years of the Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Contest
In celebration of 20 years of the Richard Hoʻopi‘i Leo Ki’eki’e Falsetto Contest, Festivals of Aloha along with Haku Records present a legacy music project entitled, ʻHawaiian Falsetto Vol 1ʻ. The compilation features contest champions, judges and even a song from the namesake himself, Richard Ho‘opi‘i.
Hilo man named 20th Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Champion
Heua‘olu Sai-Dudoit of Hilo, Hawaiʻi earned the championship title at the 20th annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, held at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Saturday night, Sept. 24.
20th Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest issues call for entries
The 20th annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Call for entries for 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest on Maui
The 19th Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest is seeking contestants. The contest will be live-streamed from the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Richard Hoʻopiʻi Falsetto Contest Crowns Newest Champion
Mauiʻs own Ikaika Mendez is the newest winner of the annual Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Ki’eki’e Falsetto Contest.
