No Ka ‘Oi Songwriters Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup

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The No Ka ‘Oi Songwriters Festival returns to South Maui Nov. 6–9, bringing songwriters to the island for a long weekend of music, storytelling and philanthropy.

Now in its second year, the event is has performances and programming taking place in the Wailea and Kihei communities. In addition to hosting exclusive shows, the festival raises funds for Lele Aloha Foundation, which provides direct aid including housing solutions, essential supplies and support for families affected by the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, and the Maui Family YMCA Music Program, which has delivered more than 600 free music lessons in piano and ukulele.

This year’s guests include Jeffrey Steele, Jessi Alexander, Randy Houser, Tucker Wetmore, Marti Frederiksen, Mackenzie Carpenter, Lydia Vaughan, Jacob Hackworth, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Elisha Hoffman, Derick Sebastian, Micah Carpenter, Ryan Beaver and many special guests to be announced.

“Music is powerful but pairing it with purpose is where the real magic happens,” says festival co-founder Danny Goodfellow. “This is more than a festival—it’s a cultural bridge between Nashville and Maui, and a way to give back to a community that inspires us.”

A full schedule and ticket information is available here.

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