Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 12, 1 December 1992 — Centennial song contest [ARTICLE]
Centennial song contest
The Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band are sponsoring Ho'okūkū Mele, a song-writing contest commemorating the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy. It's open to the public, and any professional or amateur composer may enter. The song's title and lyrics must be in the Hawaiian language. The winner will receive $1,000, with $500 going for second plaee and $250 for third.
Entry forms are available at the Band's office at the Waikik! Shell, 'Iolani Palaee gift shop, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand, OHA, O'ahu public libraries, and KCCN. The Friends hope the contest will result in a creative and artistic expression of the overthrow centennial. They also hope the contest will help promote the composition of new songs in Hawaiian. For contest details, eall Bill Souza at 523-1585.