The 105th annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest took place on March 14, 2025, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. This esteemed event celebrates Hawaiian music and culture, with each year’s contest focusing on a specific theme. The 2025 theme, “E Kipa, E Nanea, E Ho‘olaukanaka,” emphasized songs of Hawaiian hospitality, highlighting the warmth, kindness, and aloha integral to Hawaiian culture.
All four grade levels participated, with the senior class achieving remarkable success. They secured several prestigious awards, including:
- Ōlelo Makuahine Award (Richard Lyman, Jr. Trophy)
- Kamehameha Schools Boy’s Award (George Alanson Andrus Cup)
- Kamehameha Schools Girls’ Award (New England Mother’s Cup)
- Best Musical Performance (Helen Desha Beamer Award)
- Kamehameha Schools Combined Class Award (Charles E. King Cup)
For a visual glimpse into the event, you can watch the Hōʻike performance from the 2025 Song Contest below: