Mele After Hours
Friday, July 11, 2025
Mele After Hours
Friday, July 11, 2025
After Hours Event
Mele After Hours
Friday, July 11, 2025
5:00pm – 9:00pm | Great Lawn
Get your tickets now!
Friday, July 11, 2025
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Great Lawn
Price:
Adult (14 and over): $20.00
Children (13 and under): Free
Bishop Museum Members: $15.00
Please note: Ticket prices increase by $5 for walk-in purchases on the day of the event.
Lineup: Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, Kalani Peʻa, Nā Hoa, ʻUheʻuhene, and Hālau Nā Mamo o Puʻuanahulu. Hosted by Mele Apana.
Experience the magic of Hawaiian music under the stars at Bishop Museum’s Mele After Hours, returning Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Great Lawn. This special evening celebrates the richness of Hawaiʻi’s musical heritage with a stellar lineup featuring Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom and Kalani Peʻa, the smooth harmonies of Nā Hoa, the dynamic sounds of ʻUheʻuhene, and the graceful hula of Merrie Monarch award winning, Hālau Nā Mamo o Puʻuanahulu. Beloved local radio personality Mele Apana returns as host, guiding the evening’s festivities with her signature warmth and aloha.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom
Kalani Peʻa
Nā Hoa
ʻUheʻuhene
Hālau Nā Mamo o Puʻuanahulu
Mele Apana
Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom is an American vocalist and songwriter.
Hanaialiʻi is a six-time Grammy Award Nominee. She is best known for reinvigorating the Hawaiian tradition of female falsetto singing.
Her album Generation Hawaii won four Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards in 2007 for Album of the Year, Hawaiian Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Best Engineered Album.
Kalani Peʻa is a four-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter of Hawaiian music. He released his first album, E Walea, in 2016, which won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Peʻa released his second album, No ‘Ane’i, in 2018, which won the 2019 Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album. His fifth album, Kuini, was released in 2024 and was awarded the Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, giving Peʻa a record number of wins in the category.
Ei Nei is a talented Hawaiian music trio featuring Dane Fujiwara (Wailuku), Grant Kono (Oneawa), and Ekolu Chang (Kāneʻohe). Formed in 2016, the group quickly gained recognition for their smooth vocal blends and rich harmonies. In 2020, Ei Nei won the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist and has been nominated for numerous other awards. Their music, which honors traditional Hawaiian sounds while looking towards the future, has been featured in various shows and movies, including an Emmy award-winning documentary.
Kalaʻe Parish and Kalenaku Delima form a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Kalaʻe + Kalena, who have captivated audiences worldwide with their irresistible energy and sublime harmonies. Both individually celebrated as multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipients, Kalaʻe and Kalenaku bring together their rich talents to create a unique blend of Hawaiian country music. Their performances feature high-energy country classics, soul-stirring originals, and powerful ballads, reflecting the vibrant landscapes of Hawaiʻi and the universal language of music. Over the past year, they have opened for renowned Country Music stars such as Morgan Wade, Brett Young, and Gary Levox of Rascal Flatts, further solidifying their place in the music scene.
Mele Apana is a beloved radio personality and dynamic entertainer in Hawaiʻi known for her vibrant presence and deep connection with the community. With a career spanning over two decades, Mele has become a household name through her engaging shows on Hawaiian radio stations. She is also a dedicated advocate for local culture and music, often hosting events that celebrate Hawaiian traditions. Mele’s energetic and heartfelt approach to broadcasting and performing has endeared her to listeners and audiences alike, making her a cherished figure in the Hawaiian entertainment scene.
Bring your ʻohana and enjoy live performances beneath the Honolulu sky, surrounded by the historic beauty of Bishop Museum. Food and drink will be available for purchase from local vendors, and guests are encouraged to explore the museum’s galleries during the event. Tickets are $20 for adults, with free admission for children 13 and under; Bishop Museum Members enjoy a discounted rate of $15. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of mele, hula, and community on the Great Lawn.
Funding provided by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Signature Events Program. Community Support provided by ProService Hawaiʻi.
