Ziggy Marley and Taj Mahal join Jack Johnson at the 2010 Kokua Festival April 23rd- 24th

Posted On: Feb 01, 10

After taking a year off, the Kokua Festival is back in 2010. Hawaii’s own Jack Johnson is proud to host the 6th Kokua Festival and share the stage with Ziggy Marley and the legendary Taj Mahal on Earth Day weekend - Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th – at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawai’i. In addition to full band performances by Jack Johnson and Taj Mahal, and a solo acoustic set by Ziggy Marley, this year’s incredible line-up will be rounded out by ukulele extraordinaire, Jake Shimabukuro, and Maui-based songstress, Anuhea.

                                                           
All proceeds from the Kokua Festival go to the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation and are used to further support school recycling on Oahu, sponsor field trips, and grow ‘AINA In Schools, a farm-to-school program. The foundation has also expanded its community outreach with their Simplify the Holidays campaign and the new Plastic Free Hawai’i coalition.


Back for its third consecutive year, the Keiki Kokua Day  will take place the day before the festival and will recognize Hawai’i school groups who have completed outstanding Kokua Earth Action Projects (KEAP). KEAP, another school program of the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation, guides environmental service learning initiatives lead by student groups to create long lasting change in classrooms, schools or communities. The Keiki Kokua Day event celebrates these student leaders who malama (care for) our islands with entertainment by Jack Johnson and other Kokua Festival artists, educational activities, videos and exchanges from participating KEAP school groups.


In addition to the eclectic mix of live music, the Kokua Village features over 50 booths including eco-friendly clothing from Patagonia, all natural food from Kashi, and organic yogurt from Stonyfield Farm. Kokua Festival attendees can try local food and beverages, learn about products and services from green companies, view alternative energy demonstrations, participate in interactive games and crafts for kids, and get information about environmentally active groups from around the islands.


Since its start in 2004, the Kokua Festival has raised the bar on environmentally friendly concert production both locally and globally. Some of the innovative greening measures include:

  • Zero Waste collection sites where recyclables, food waste and compostables are separated by students from local schools
  • A bike valet service, electric trolley, and carpool incentives
  • Promoting the use of reusable water bottles and providing free water stations
  • Running festival generators and vehicles on locally made biodiesel
  • Using biodegradable concession-ware
  • Offering eco-friendly merchandise such as reusable tote bags, bottles, and organic cotton clothing
  • Offsetting the remaining emissions with clean energy development in Hawai’i

Tickets are $40 for general admission/lawn, $50 for reserved seats, $125 in the seated pit area, and $20 general admission for children 3-12. Children under 3 are free. Online ticket purchasers will also have the option to add on a $2 carbon credit to offset their personal travel to the show.


Tickets for Hawai’i residents will go on sale Saturday, February 20th at all Hawai’i Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets for the general public will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000 starting on Sunday, February 21st. On February 13th, STAR 101.9 listeners will be offered pre-sale opportunities by participating in beach clean-ups around Oahu and on Maui. Visit www.star1019.com for more details on the beach clean-up locations and times.


The Kokua Hawai’i Foundation thanks Presenting Partners Kashi, Patagonia, and Stonyfield Farm as well as many other like-minded companies and organizations for their support! The Kokua Festival is produced locally by the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation, with additional coordination by MusicMatters, a division of Effect Partners, and Pau Hana Productions.


For more information please visit www.kokuafestival.com