Mahalo Awards (5): Nora Fuererstein, Loyal Garner, Hawaii Theatre, Kaanapali Resort, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel 'Live' Performance Video (7): Jennifer Barber, Chillum, Razed in Black, Rolando Sanchez, Showdown, Transmutator and Damon Williams.īest Music Video Production (3): Razed in Black, Marco Rosas and Tone Deaf Teens Kainoa Kamaka rips out the Chuck Berry classic Governor's Fine Arts Award (2): Sony Corporation and Don Ho Musician's Association of Hawaii Lifetime Achievement: John E.K. Musician's Association of Hawaii Outstanding Musician: David Choy Hawaii Opera Theatre General Director's Award (3): Jim Becker, Nani Mahoe and Rhinehardt Pua'a Hawaii Songwriter's Association Award: Nancy Gustafsson and Victor 'Lanakila' Rittenband Hawaii Music Awards Outstanding Performance Award (2): Sean Kennard and the Department of Education/'Music Factory') KHET

Hawaii Music Teacher's Association Award: Ellen Masaki Oahu Band Director's Award (2): Michael Nakasone and Kathleen Moana Allen Lorance' biggest contribution has been creating awards for people who are involved in music but not as recording artists. Ogata made the hottest comment of the night when he told the audience to note which politicians hadn't already left! Sudden Rush featuring Tenderoni rocked a dwindling crowd with original Hawaiian rap several hours later. Piano prodigy Sean Kennard earned a standing ovation for his performance. Awards presenters introduced themselves and acceptance speeches were curtailed after the show went into overtime.

For much of the last hour there was no emcee. Michaelle Edwards, Gordon Freitas, Nightwing, Razed in Black, Tone Deaf Teens and Sudden Rush received two awards each.Ĭo-hosts Loyal Garner and Rodney Villanueva were brilliant as they kept the crowd laughing despite miscues and technical difficulties. Young got Best Reggae Vocalist and Best Rhythm & Blues Vocalist. Williams also won Best Recording by a Pop Vocalist, was one of two winners for Best Recording by an Island Music Vocalist, and was one of seven winners for 'Live' Performance Video. More than 81 people from Hawaii, Japan and the South Pacific received kudos.ĭamon Williams and Justin Young were both named Most Popular New Artist. THE show ran overtime but Hawaii Music Awards President Johnny Kai Lorance remained upbeat as he presented the 2nd annual Hawaii Music Awards last night at Hawaii Theatre. Sabrina and Gordon Freitas pick up awards.

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