General Info

Dates:  April 23rd & 24th 2010
Venue:  Waikiki Shell, Honolulu, Hawaii
Schedule:
    3:00PM: Doors
    4:30PM: Show
  10:00PM: Curfew

Set times will not be posted in advance as they are subject to change
The line-up will be the same on both days of the show
Rain or Shine
Everyone subject to search upon entry
Food/Beverage & other items are sold at the venue for CASH & CREDIT CARD
ATM machines will be available on site
Tickets to be picked up at will call / box-office require matching I.D.
Waikiki Shell box office will opens at 2pm on the day of show for will call pick-ups
Please carpool, bike or walk to the shows!

RULES

NO Alcohol
NO Outside Food & Beverages
NO Glass Containers
NO Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia
NO Umbrellas
NO Chairs
NO Video Cameras
NO Professional Cameras
NO Pets
NO Ins & Outs
NO Coolers OR Ice Chests


OK All Ages Welcome
OK Ages 3 and Under Free
OK Backpacks, Bags, Fanny Packs
OK Backrests
OK Blankets
OK Reusable Water Bottles (empty of liquids)
OK Cigarettes- but smoking is limited to smoking areas
OK Lighters
OK Cell Phones
OK Digital Cameras (Non-Professional with no removable lens)
OK Disposable Cameras
OK Film Cameras (Non-Professional with no removable lens)

TAPING POLICY – Kokua Festival allows live recording with the following guidelines:
•  No soundboard feeds are provided.
•  No microphone stands are allowed.
•  No designated taper section is provided.
•  All recordings may only be traded or given away.
•  At no point may any person (taper or not) sell recordings.
•  No soundboard recordings are for trade

PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY – Kokua Festival allows photography with the following guidelines:
•  Non-professional 35 mm or small digital cameras without detachable lens are permitted in the audience but NO FLASH is allowed.  Please refrain from using FLASH as it disrupts the performers.
•  No videotaping is ever allowed.
•  Professional cameras (with removable lens) and pit access will only be allowed with a PHOTO PASS for the first three songs.  NO FLASH.  A photo agreement needs to be signed by all professional photographers prior to shooting the performance.
•  TV cameras are allowed for 90 seconds of the 2nd and 3rd song from the FOH mix area and pit area.
•  Please contact the Kokua Festival publicity office, Fresh & Clean Media, http://www.freshcleanmedia.com, with any press or photo credential questions.  Our press and photo passes are very limited and we will not be able to accommodate all requests.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What charity is the money going to? What is the Kokua Hawaii Foundation?
The Kokua Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaii. Our mission is to provide students with exciting and interactive experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment so that they will be lifelong stewards of the earth. While the Kokua Hawaii Foundation participates in a variety of environmental education initiatives in Hawaii, we have three main programs: 3R’s School Recycling, Environmental Field Trip Assistance, and ‘AINA In Schools. More information on programs and membership is available at http://www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org

Are you hiring people to work or volunteer at the event?
Short answer NO…long answer, we are thankful to have received so many emails and letters of inquiry offering volunteer help at the Kokua Festival. Since 2003, Kamehameha Schools’ Tree Hugger Club has served as our core volunteer group, providing reliable and energetic support to many aspects of carrying out a successful and greener festival. We have chosen to work with a few large service groups rather than several individuals in order to streamline coordination logistics and make the most of the experience gained by these groups each successive year. While we do not have a need for any more festival volunteers, we hope you will still join us there. Enjoy the music, learn about healthier environmental practices and products at the non-profit and eco-biz booths, and help the cause by reducing waste and recycling at the festival. We do welcome volunteer inquiries throughout the year in support of our programs.  Please visit http://www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to learn more. Mahalo for your support!

Can my non-profit or eco-business get a booth in the Kokua Village?
All Kokua Village booth spaces have been filled. We realize that there are many wonderful eco-businesses and Hawaii-based environmental non-profits out there, but are unable to accommodate more booths due to both space and resource (tents, tables, etc.) limitations. See a list of this year’s booths here.

How can my band perform at the Kokua Festival?
At this time we have confirmed all the artists who will be performing at the 2010 Kokua Festival. We are not accepting submissions for future Kokua Festivals at this time. Thanks for your interest, and we hope to see you at the festival to enjoy this year’s program!

What’s the best time to arrive?
Gates open at 2:30pm. Arrive early to allow for possible traffic delays and the security search at the entrance.

Is my ticket good for both days?
No. A separate ticket is needed to attend each day.

Can I pass out flyers inside? Outside?
No, this wastes paper and creates litter.

Are strollers allowed into the venue?
Yes if it is for an infant/toddler.

TRANSPORTATION- Parking, Taxis, Carpools, Bikes & Buses

Where do we park? Is there a trolley?
We strongly encourage all attendees to utilize alternative methods of transportation to get to the Kokua Festival: biking, walking, utilizing public transportation, driving a hybrid or biodiesel vehicle are all great ways to get to the show or jump on the Kokua Festival shuttle buses from a neighborhood near you.  If you are driving to the show, please carpool. The Kokua Festival has arranged for free parking across the street of Kapiolani Community College on Monsarratt Ave, along with free electric shuttles that will be running from 2pm to 11pm on both show days.

How can I get to the Waikiki Shell besides driving?
Bike, walk, take the bus, use the electric trolley, or carpool!  The Festival encourages the use of alternatives to driving.

I want to bike to the show?  Is there a safe place to park my bike?
Yes! We encourage people to ride their bikes to the Kokua Festival.  There will be prime parking for bikes at the front gates of the venue.  All fans who bike to the show will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a number of prizes. Remember to wear reflective clothing and a helmet since you’ll be riding home after dark.

Where is the nearest Bus stop? How late do they run?
On Monsarrat Avenue near Kapahulu.  The buses run until 1 am.

Where is the nearest Gas Station?
Aloha Gas on Monsarrat Avenue between the Waikiki Shell and Kapiolani Community College

Where is the Taxi drop off/pick up point?
Taxis drop off/pick up is in the Waikiki Shell parking lot.

WILL THERE BE… At/In The Venue/Festival?
Will there be vegetarian food offered?
Yes, please click here for a list of the organic and/or natural Food Options at the festival.

Will there be flushable toilets and sinks available?
Yes, and these are supplemented by port-a-potties.

Will I be able to find security and police if needed?
Yes, both Kokua Festival security and Honolulu Police Department personnel will be on site and available to assist you with any problems.  Please go to the front gate or to the First Aid tent at the right of the stage for assistance.

Will there be payphones inside the venue?
Yes

Will there be ATM machines?
Yes, there will be 5 locations for ATM machines inside the venue grounds.

Will there be First Aid on site?
Yes. A First Aid station will be on site, clearly visible to the right of the stage.

Will there be an Information booth/area?
Yes, there will be an information area at the Kokua Hawaii Foundation booth on the Diamond Head Green. This booth will be clearly marked on the festival map.

Will there be drinking fountains/water available?
Yes. There will be drinking fountains and a free water station that you can fill up at if you bring a reusable bottle for water. Bottled water will also be sold at numerous vendor locations.

Will there be a sunglasses / visors or hats / sunscreen sold?
Kokua Festival hats will be sold at all three merchandise booths.  No sunglasses or sunscreen will be sold, so please bring your own.

I bought my keiki a children’s ticket.  Will there be something for my keiki to do?
There will be a Keiki Area at the Hula stage in the back of the venue where your keiki can participate in arts & craft projects, games, live music and more. Please check the For the Kids page on this website for a list of scheduled activities in this area.

Will there be a festival map available ahead of time listing food, booths, first aid, bathroom areas, etc.?
Yes. A festival map will be available for download on the Booths page