Inaugural Maui Music & Food Experience will Benefit Those
Affected by the August 2023 Maui
Fires with Unforgettable Music Performances and Exquisite Food
Offerings, September 5-7, 2024
MAUI,
Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Hua Momona Foundation is excited to announce that,
through the generosity of a collection of patrons and sponsors, up
to 500 free tickets for the September
7th concert will be offered to those on Maui affected by the August 2023 fires.
The September 7 concert, Music at
the MACC, is the final night of the inaugural Maui Music & Food
Experience, taking place from September 5-7, 2024. The event
will feature a host of acclaimed musicians, including special
guest Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. This multi-night celebration
of music and culinary arts will raise crucial funding for food,
housing, and mental health support for survivors of the Maui fires
of August 2023.
The first-ever Maui Music & Food Experience is bringing
together a stellar cast of performers curated by legendary
Chicago musician and Experience
Music Director Nicholas Tremulis. The lineup includes:
- Billy Cox (Jimi Hendrix
Experience and Band of Gypsys)
- Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood
Mac)
- Ron Artis
II (participating in a special Jimmy Hendrix set)
- Ronnie Baker Brooks
- Wayne Baker Brooks
- Keni Blue (participating
in the Hendrix set)
- Bernard Fowler (Rolling
Stones)
- Ernie Isley (Isley Brothers)
- Darryl Jones (Rolling
Stones)
- Ivan Julian
- Howard Levy
- Ivan Neville
- The Nicholas Tremulis 4
- Charlie Sexton
- Isaiah Sharkey
The event holds special significance for Mick Fleetwood, whose beloved Maui restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front Street,
was tragically destroyed in the wildfires. His involvement
underscores the deep personal connection he shares with the
Lahaina community and his
unwavering commitment to its recovery.
Bassist Billy Cox also makes a
triumphant return to Maui to
celebrate his bandmates Jimi Hendrix
and Mitch Mitchell.
Joining them in support of Lahaina are a host of talented local
musicians, including…
- Jason Arcilla & The Mad Steppas
- Ron Artis II
- Keni Blue
- Naiwi Teruya & Kealii Lum
- Sheryl Renee
- Gretchen Rhodes Band
- Brian Santana Band
- Gail Swanson
- Marty Dread
- Vene Chun
- Roger McKinley
- Paul West
"Through the generosity of the foundation patrons and new
sponsors like Random Acts of Humach we are happy to
provide up to 500 free tickets for the final concert," said
Gary Grube, Founder of Hua Momona
Foundation. "We're also thrilled to have the assistance
of the Makai Foundation to allocate these free tickets
and help rebuild Maui
together."
"The Makai Foundation has directly assisted over 1200 families
affected by the fires and administering allocation of these
generously provided free tickets is a natural fit for our
organization," said Rebekah Uccellini
Kuby, Disaster Recovery and Resilience Director of the Makia
Foundation. "Those affected by the fires* are encouraged to apply
as soon as possible on the Makai.org website."
Request tickets at: www.makai.org/freetickets
(*verification by a standard vetting process will be performed)
Exclusive benefits for those attending the three-day event,
include:
- Thursday, September 5:
"Night at the Farm" – An intimate night at Hua Momona Farms where
our top patrons will welcome the artists to Maui; featuring
celebrity chef stations, solo music performances, and
storytelling.
- Friday, September 6,
5pm: "Celebration at The
Ritz-Carlton Maui" – A gala at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua,
Aloha Pavilion, showcasing celebrity chefs, a live auction, and
historic music performances.
- Saturday, September 7,
4pm: "Music at the MACC" – A
one-of-a-kind outdoor & indoor concert at the Maui Arts &
Cultural Center (MACC), including a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and the
1970 concert film Rainbow Bridge, filmed on Maui.
NEW: a discounted "Silver Table Sponsorship" (8 people) is
available so a host can treat friends & family at the
"Celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Maui" on Sept 6th.
Explore all the available attendance choices and special
donation packages on the Maui Experience website.
Those traveling to the Experience are encouraged to
make The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua their home away from home during
their visit. As the host resort for the Experience, the resort is
generously offering attendees a 30% discount with booking code
FVJ.
By donating and visiting, all attendees will contribute to the
island's recovery while immersing themselves in the island's
world-class offerings and the once-in-a-lifetime mix of music,
food, and community spirit during the Maui Music & Food
Experience.
Learn more about this extraordinary event and Hua Momona
Foundation's ongoing relief efforts by visiting
www.mauimusicandfoodexperience.org.
About Makai Foundation:
The Makai foundation is rooted in the power of
community-helping-community. We are committed to ensuring no one
slips through the cracks in the system. Driven by the power of
compassion and community, we stand as beacons of hope. We uplift
those in need, meeting them exactly where they are- bridging gaps
and breaking barriers to ensure no one is forgotten. We are
committed to putting the "relief" into "disaster-relief", and
improving the system-design for disaster recovery in the future.
With every action, we inspire resilience, fostering sustainable
recovery through effective collaboration and unwavering
dedication.
About The Hua Momona Foundation
The Hua Momona Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded
by the team at Hua Momona Farms to support the Maui community. The
Foundation's mission includes providing food, facilitating
replacement housing, supporting mental healthcare programs, and
hosting fundraising events to benefit local residents.
Press Contact:
Lynn Munroe
845-548-1211
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