'Ukulele Picnic in Hawai'i 2013 will host the 3rd Annual International 'Ukulele Contest, sponsored by Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa on Saturday, February 9, 2013 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 10, 2013 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 3rd 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.

Best Song winner / KZOO Mr. Kaua Nishimaki

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