A Benefit Concert For Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Disaster Relief
April 10, 2011 Hilton Hawaiian Village - Honolulu Hawaii





    


    




APRIL 10, 2012

1 Year Anniversay of the Kokua For Japan Concent

Jake Shimabukuro performing at Kokua Japan

One year ago today, Hawaii came together and reached out to support the sister nation of Japan after the devesating earthquake and tusnami by putting on the biggest benefit concert ever held in Hawaii.

Jack Johnson, Henry Kapono, Jake Shimabukuro, Willie Nelson, Mick Fleetwood, The Brothers Cazimero, and a huge list of talent performed with every network station broadcasting a 5 hour show that televised across all local TV stations, radio and the internet.

With huge support from people all over the world, 1.6 million dollars was raised for relief efforts.

Mahalo again for all that helped to make the event so successful.



MARCH, 7, 2012

Japan tsunami pictures: before and after

Boston.com's Big Picture posts on the anniversary of the Japan earthquake-tsunami-nuclear disaster, a series of paired "then and now" pictures, with the first image taken recently paired with a picture from the same vantage point taken during or in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.

Boston.com The Big Picture Japan Tusnami Before/After



JULY 25, 2011

VH1 Do Something Awards

VH1 Do Something Awards Logo

The Kokua for Japan Concert has been nominated for The VH1 Do Something Concert Award. Awards show airs August 18 on VH1 and online votes are being taken at this link...

VH1 Do Something Awards Concert page



APRIL 18, 2011

Together Hawaii - A Song For Japan
Mountain Apple releases new video of the recording of the song Together Hawaii - A Song For Japan. Both the video and song can be purchased with all proceeds going to support the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief efforts.

Purchase song and video here





APRIL 10, 2011

Hawaii News Now
Star-studded concert raises $1.6 million for Japan earthquake, tsunami relief efforts



APRIL 11, 2011
kokuaforjapan.com Web Stats.....

Concert Day Visits31,452
Total Visits to site since March 1948,079
Concert Day Pageviews290,802
Total number of Pageviews380,698
Number of countries visiting site108
Total visits from Japan6284
Facebook Referrals13,597
Facebook Likes13K
Facebook Likes - Day of10K
Share This14.7K


APRIL 10, 2011
"Kokua For Japan" raised $1.6 million to benefit the American Red Cross for the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts. Organizers also announced that donations will continue to be accepted at www.kokuaforjapan.com.
Re-cap Press Release



APRIL 10, 2011

Kokua For Japan Event photos coming soon




APRIL 10, 2011
Hawaii's top vocalists have come together to lend their voices to support the Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Disaster Relief Fund.
Listen to and purchase song here...


APRIL 6, 2011
International Recording Superstar Jack Johnson just added to the "Kokua For Japan" lineup!


APRIL 6, 2011
In a matter of a few weeks, the number of visitors to "Kokua For Japan's" website kokuaforjapan.com crosses the 10,000 mark and the number of Facebook Likes is over 2,000. Mahalo for spreading the word!


APRIL 5, 2011
Doobie Brother, Pat Simmons and Legendary Bassist, Hutch Hutchinson will perform with Willie Nelson.


APRIL 5, 2011
"Kokua For Japan" Doors will open to the public at 11am on Sunday, April 10th. Show time is 12pm (sharp).

Seating limited - the rest is standing room. No over-sized umbrellas. No outside food and beverages. No beach chairs. No video recording of Artists.



APRIL 4, 2011
"Kokua For Japan" to air on FM in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka and nationwide in Japan on cable radio and via the Internet
Full Press Release Here


APRIL 4, 2011
Kokuaforjapan.com tests web cast signal on site today. Good to go to stream concert from kokuaforjapan.com Stay Tuned!


APRIL 3, 2011
"Kokua For Japan" Concert Tickets SELL OUT! We are officially SOLD OUT of tickets to "KOKUA FOR JAPAN"! Mahalo Nui Hawaii!


APRIL 1, 2011
"Kokua For Japan" Concert Tickets are going FAST! 2354 SOLD! Get yours now, before they're gone!


APRIL 1, 2011
JUST ADDED - Hawaii’s ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the "KOKUA For Japan" concert.




MARCH 29, 2011
World-renowned entertainer Willie Nelson to join all-star lineup and perform at "Kokua For Japan"


MARCH 29, 2011
Hawaiian Airlines joins "Kokua For Japan" as a sponsor to support artists.


MARCH 29, 2011
Cox Broadcasting stations AM940, KCCN-FM100 and Hawaiian 105 KINE join "Kokua For Japan" broadcast list - they will be carrying the radio feed

MARCH 29, 2011
Honolulu Box Office will be donating the 3.00 postage charge to "Kokua For Japan"

MARCH 29, 2011
Latest "Kokua For Japan" Press Release

MARCH 29, 2011
Tickets sales are pacing VERY Well - 1134 tickets have been sold!

MARCH 23, 2011
"Kokua For Japan" tickets go on sale

MARCH 17, 2011
Clear Channel Radio Hawaii & Oceanic Time Warner Cable to stage "Kokua For Japan" fundraiser for victims of recent earthquake and tsunami

Event to be broadcast live on KSSK AM/FM, Island 985, KHVH 830 AM, OC 16, KFVE, KGMB, KHNL, KITV 4 the web and additional stations

Complete Press Release PDF


Sunday
April 10, 2011 12-5pm
Hilton Hawaiian Village
The Great Lawn
$15


JUST ADDED
International Recording Superstar
Jack Johnson

Hawaii’s ukulele virtuoso
Jake Shimabukuro

World-renowned entertainer
Willie Nelson with Doobie Brother,
Pat Simmons and Legendary Bassist, Hutch Hutchinson

Nationally acclaimed recording
artists Michael McDonald and
Mick Fleetwood to appear with
Henry Kapono along with
Hawaii’s TOP Entertainers:

Cecilio & Kapono
Brothers Cazimero
Kalapana
Amy Hanaialii
Na Leo
John Cruz
Natural Vibrations
Robi Kahakalau
Cecilio & Kompany
ManoaDNA
Eric Gilliom
Mailani
Taimane
Go Jimmy Go
Jerry Santos
Gregg Hammer Band
Loretta Ables Sayre
Kenny Endo Taiko


KSSK-AM & FM
KSSKRADIO.COM
KDNN-FM (ISLAND 985)
ISLAND985.COM
KHVH-AM
KHVHRADIO.COM
KIKI-AM
KIKIRADIO.COM
OC-16
KGMB
KHNL
KFVE
KBFD
KITV 4
KITV.COM
AM940
KCCN-FM100
Hawaiian 105 KINE

InterFM
FM Cocolo
Zip FM
Love FM
FM Northwave
USEN

www.kokuaforjapan.com

Kokua For Japan
A Hawaii Benefit Concert For Japanese Earthquake
and Pacific Tsunami Disaster Relief

In-kind donations being provided by:

Bank of Hawaii; Coca-Cola; Hawaiian Telcom; Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa; Hawaiian Airlines; Honolulu Box Office
Honolulu Star-Advertiser; ING DIRECT Hawaii; NEP Supershooters; RHEMA Services; Small Kine Polynesian; and Zippy’s.

In addition, all entertainers, on-air personalities, and event producers are donating their time for the program.