'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i 2012 will host the 2nd Annual International 'Ukulele Contest, sponsored by KoAloha Ukulele, at The Royal Grove of Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki on Saturday, February 11, 2012 to search for 'ukulele players who are genuinely skilled and ready to take their talents to the next level.
There will be three entry categories: 1)Solo/13 years old and younger, 2)Solo/14 years old and older, 3)Group.  Anybody can enter the contest by uploading an unedited video on YouTube and submitting an entry form.  Best players will be selected from each category and will receive a high class 'ukulele as their prizes. Best Song winner's original song will be aired on our radio partner, KZOO for 1 year. And the best player(s) will join the all-star 'ukulele players on stage at the 'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Kakaako Waterfront Park.

The 'ukulele is popular not just in Hawai'i and Japan but also on the mainland, London, Paris, Korea and Thailand.  Many musicians around the world find something special in the 'ukulele's beautiful sound and enjoy participating in various events centered around the instrument.  The 2nd Annual International 'Ukulele Contest would is one such opportunity for upcoming musicians to gather and show off their talents in Hawai'i, the mecca of the 'ukulele.



"Although this may be a contest, the 'ukulele is not by any means a competitive musical instrument.  I want all musicians to accept one another, improve by learning from each other and most of all enjoy the music.  It would also be nice for our participants to develop lifelong friendships through this event.  I look forward to seeing the many contestants from all over the world," said Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, producer of 'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i.

Alan Okami of KoAloha Ukulele said, "KoAloha is proud to support the 2nd annual 'ukulele contest with 'Ukulele Picnic of Hawai'i.  Hosted at the beautifully renovated Royal Hawaiian Center, this event will showcase some of the top talents waiting to be discovered.  We wish all the contestants the best of luck."
'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i will have several events which locals and visitors from Japan can enjoy and deepen their friendship through music during "'Ukulele Picnic Weekend."

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'Ukulele Picnic Weekend (February 11 ~12, 2012)
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Saturday, February 11     11:00am~2:30pm　　　
2nd Annual International 'Ukulele Contest (The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center)

Saturday, February 11　2:30pm~5:00pm　　　
Hula Aloha from Japan (The Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center)

Saturday, February 11     Doors Open: 6:00pm / Show Starts: 6:30pm　　　　
'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i Charity Live for Tohoku, Japan (The Standard)

Sunday, February 12     09:00am~Sunset　　
'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i 2012 (Kakaako Waterfront Park)
Participating Musicians

Sunday, February 12     07:30pm~　　
'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i After Party (Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu)

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2nd Annual International 'Ukulele Contest SCHEDULE
2/11 (Sat) 11:00am - 14:20pm at the Royal Hawaiian Center The Royal Globe
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14:35  SANTA HULA STUDIO(JP)　
15:00  MOUNT OLIVE(JP/HNL)　
15:20  Yoko Murata & Ili ma lei aloha(JP)　
15:40  Mr. Okada's Hula Group(JP)　
16:30　END