2025 Festival Program
Click here to see and download the Festival's Complete Event ScheduleFestival events and locations are subject to change. Any changes will be posted here as they become available.
Saturday Ho‘olaule‘a
Saturday's main program will be presented at the Shops at Wailea in Wailea and hosted by Monte McComber. Featured O‘ahu steel guitarists include Alan Akaka, Mālie Lyman, and Devin Nakahara. Featured Maui steel guitarists include Joel Katz, Konapiliahi Lau, and Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz. NextGen steel guitarists Issac Woodward and Hi‘ipoi Lindsey will also perform.
Featured Steel Guitarists
- Alan Akaka
- Joel Katz
- Konapiliahi Lau
- Mālie Lyman
- Devin Nakahara
- Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz
- Ke Kula Mele NextGen Steel Guitarists
NextGen Steel Guitarists
These "NextGen" Steel Guitar students of Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i School of Hawaiian Music will also perform.
Steel Guitar Hands-On Opportunities
Festival guests will be offered hands-on opportunities to experience the steel guitar under the guidance of steel guitar experts.
The Festival Poster
The Maui Steel Guitar Festival-The Shops At Wailea poster was designed by Addison Ching features pictures of the master performers superimposed on a picture of a Asher Alan Akaka Limited Edition 8-string Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar. Logos of major festival supporters are also included on the poster.
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