Amy Hānaialiʻi, the six-time Grammy nominated and 18-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artist, is one of many taking the stage for Hawaiian Council’s Aloha in Action Benefit Concert on Thursday, April 23, in Ko Olina. The event that will raise funds for those impacted by the recent Kona Low storms.
It features Jason Momoa's band Öof Tatatá, alongside internationally recognized artist Jack Johnson, as well as Kolohe Kai, The Green, Kimié Miner and more at the Ko Olina Grand Lawn, near Ulua Lagoon 4. Proceeds from the concert will go to Hawaiian Council’s Kākoʻo Mai fund, which provides direct assistance and resources to those impacted by the floods.
“Hawaiian Council stepped in right away with help out in Waialua,” Hānaialiʻi told Aloha State Daily. “My passion is, of course, to do anything for Hawaiʻi and our people.”
The recent storm led to evacuation orders for residents of Haleʻiwa and Waialua. It flooded homes, roads and farms. It also closed Kula Hospital indefinitely. Gov. Josh Green has estimated damages could top $1 billion statewide.
As of Friday, April 17, about 70% of tickets had been sold, and less than 100 VIP tickets were still available, representatives of Hawaiian Council told ASD. The space can accommodate a crowd of 5,000 people. VIP ticket holders receive a t-shirt and get closer access to the stage with dedicated bathrooms and food and drink stands.
For this performance, Hānaialiʻi will take the stage with the young actress Maia Kealoha, who played Lilo in Disney’s live action “Lilo & Stitch” released in May of 2025. She plans to sing “Pālehua” and “Haleʻiwa Hula,” as part of her set, she told ASD.
“What's super exciting is Maia — the girl that plays Lilo in Disney — she's going to dance ʻPālehua,’ ” she said. “And I have to say, I've never sung ʻPālehua” in the area of Pālehua live, so I'm really looking to that, and she is going to dance hula.”
Attendees are also likely to hear “Haleʻiwa Hula,” she said. Her grandmother, who was born in Waikele but raised in Haleʻiwa, wrote that song.
“A lot of my grandmother's first cousins out there are all still living,” she said. “And they cry every time they hear that song — because of my grandmother. … They’ll definitely be at the concert.”
This benefit concert is a non-alcoholic, family friendly event.
“It's going to be incredible,” she said. “I love The Green. All the entertainment is great. Kimié, Mākaha Sons, Jack Johnson, the Osorio ʻOhana is going to be coming — Jon Osorio and his family. They're from Waialua, so they jumped on the bill right away to kokua their time.”
The tentative line-up, which is subject to change, includes:
- 5 p.m. The Mākaha Sons
- 5:45 p.m. Amy Hānaialiʻi & Osorio ʻOhana
- 6:30 p.m. Jason Momoa and Öof Tatatá
- 7:15 p.m. Three Plus
- 8 p.m. Jack Johnson & Kimié Miner
- 8:45 p.m. The Green
- 9:30 p.m. Kolohe Kai
“Everybody in Hawaiʻi has just been really wonderful about helping their community,” she said. “I think the world can really turn back and look at Hawaiʻi and how much the community loves each other — and helps.”
Those attending the benefit concert in Ko Olina will also likely be in for a good sunset, she said.
“That area is so beautiful," she said. "That sunset out there is my favorite sunset in the whole wide world. ... It's just incredible oranges and reds and yellows, and the background to the concert is just going to be so beautiful.”
Tickets are $25 for keiki who are 12 years old and younger. General admission is $50. VIP tickets, which include preferred seating and a benefit T-shirt and lanyard are $100. Get tickets. For those unable to attend, contributions can be made directly to the Hawaiian Council’s Kākoʻo Mai fund.
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Katie Helland can be reached at katie@alohastatedaily.com.
