Event Entertainment
2025 Entertainment
Each and every year our P.I.A.E. ‘Ohana solicits numerous local entertainers, and has since our very first Expo in 2012, to perform on the Main Center Stage to crowds of thousands throughout the entire 3-day Expo. Dozens of local entertainers take the stage, several each day, many from our 808 Island State, the mainland and beyond. P.I.A.E. crowds regularly enjoy both traditional dance performances as well as current dance crew routines and lots of other talented performers, many of whom have worked with our P.I.A.E. ‘Ohana for years. It’s a non-stop local Pa’ina ("Party") day after day, and everyone at our Expo will enjoy the beautiful music of many local Hawaiian bands, especially on Sunday “Family Day”.
Some of our musical performers from 2024 and earlier have included: Kapena, Kamuela, Waimanalo Sunset Band, Kehiau Lam Ho, The Easies, Rob West, and Wicked Reef. Our 2024 and earlier cultural dance performers have included: Tevakanui, Heels Dance Crew, Shakti Dance and Tekniqlingz. Our P.I.A.E ‘Ohana has been so supportive of Hawaii entertainers & musicians for so many years that we are humbled to now be Voting Members of the famed HARA.
Our 2025 Entertainment, Talent & Musician Line-Up is listed below.
2025 Friday Entertainment
MAIN STAGE:
BLESSING Ceremony by LOPAKA KAPANUI (3:00pm)
MUSICAL performances by KAHIAU LAM HO (4pm), WAIMANALO SUNSET BAND (4:45pm), 11th HOUR BAND (9:15pm)
CULTURAL PERFORMANCE by Chinese LION DANCE by LUNG KONG (6:30pm)
First Annual MR P.I.A.E Contest on MAIN STAGE (8:15pm)
FOOD COURT STAGE:
MUSICAL Performance by MARTIN & KLINE (6:00pm-8:00pm)
BLESSING CEREMONY by
Lopaka Kapanui
Best known as “Hawaii’s Ghost Guy,” native Hawaiian master storyteller and cultural practioner, Lopaka Kapanui learned about his family’s history, customs, and protocol, which were passed down to him in the traditional Hawaiian way, through mo‘olelo, from mouth to ear.
3:00pm Blessing Ceremony
MUSIC PERFORMANCE by
Kahiau Lam Ho
Kahiau is a 2020 graduate of Saint Louis School and the winner of the 16th Annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search.
Kahiau has a passion for singing Oldies, Country and a variety of genres.
He released his first album "Ho'omalamalama" in Dec 2024. He is a Multi-Na Hoku Hanohano Award Finalist.
4:00pm Performance
Music Performance by
11th Hour Band
11th Hour is a 4-piece band performing songs in the Rock, Alt Rock, Rock Pop, Country and R&B genres. 11th Hour is an accomplished band that has released 2 albums “Kilroy Was Here” and “Songs About Stuff”, one of which was nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 2013. 9:15pm Performance
Musical Performance by MARTIN and KLINE
Lesley Kline and Greg Martin, both seasoned musicians, have joined forces to blend their mastery of multiple genres into a fun and exciting melting pot of music. Hapa Haole favorites, fiddle tunes, jazz swing, pop tunes and old country hits make for enjoyable entertainment.
Food Court Stage (6:00-8:00pm)
2025 Saturday Entertainment
MAIN STAGE:
MUSICAL performances by WICKED REEF (4:45pm) and KAMUELA KAHOANO & NICK GERTSSON (8:30pm)
CULTURAL performance by HALAU HULA 'O NAMAKAHULALI (11:15am)
RIB Eating Contest (1:00pm)
MISS P.I.A.E Contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.
FOOD COURT STAGE:
Ka'imi Hanao'eau (12pm-2:00pm)
Billy Sage (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Cassie Fillhart (5:30pm-7:30pm)
RIB EATING CONTEST
Watch and cheer on our brave contestants as they compete in our RIB EATING contest!
Contest is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm. SIGN UP to join the contest at the MAIN STAGE - MERCH BOOTH!!! ($10 fee)
Music Performance by
Wicked Reef
Wicked Reef is a rowdy bunch with a passion for music. A collaboration of mainlanders all brought to Hawaii for different life changing reasons. The first of the unions was made through tattooing! Jenuine, the vocalist, is a tattoo artist at The Collective in Kailua.
4:45pm Performance
Miss PIAE Contest
Join us at the Main Stage to see who will be chosen as the next Miss PIAE!
Contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE by
Kamuela Hahoano
Kamuela is an Oahu native, and son of Kimo Kahoano. Kamuela is a producer, singer/songwriter and 2X Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner. He is a Hall of Fame award winner for Hawaii Weddings and a Touring member of the Slack-Key (KiHo'alu) Festival for 8 years.
8:30pm Performance
MUSIC PERFORMANCE by NICK GERTSSON
Nick is Swedish born and raised with a guitar in his hands. Nick has composed and played with many great musicians. His playing has brought him recognition in many professional arenas and he's endorsed by Daddario strings, Blackstar Amps and ESP Guitars. Performing on stage with Kamuela.
8:30pm
Musical Performance by
Ka'imi Hanao'eau
Ka'imi is an O'ahu-based artist (originally raised on Maui). Ka'imi is known for his "one-man-band" work, but also still performs with his band HiRiZ. Known primarily for his "island rock with an edge" style, he's a versatile talent who can perform various music.He is a 2024 Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for Instrumental Album of the Year.
Food Court Stage (12pm-2pm)
2025 Sunday Entertainment
MAIN STAGE:
CULTURALl Performance by Kumu Kawika (12:15pm)
PIZZA Eating Contest (2:00pm)
FOOD COURT STAGE:
Garrett Ray & Charlie "Chuck" Tichenor (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
CULTURAL PERFORMANCE by
Halau Ke Kia'i O Ka Lamaku
Kumu Hula Kawika Mersberg has dedicated his life to preserving and imparting the rich cultural traditions of hula and oli to Hawaii's youth. His passion for fostering a deep connection to ancestral knowledge is evident in his commitment to nurturing the next generation of Hawaiian leaders through education and cultural practice.
Main Stage (12:15pm)
Cultural Village (1:15pm)
PIZZA EATING CONTEST
Sponsored by DOMINOS PIZZA
Watch and cheer on our brave contestants as they compete in our annual PIZZA EATING contest!
Contest is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm. SIGN UP to join the contest at the MAIN STAGE - MERCH BOOTH!!! ($10 fee)
Musical Performance by
Garrett and Charlie
Garrett and Charlie enjoy bringing live music to venues across the island ranging anywhere from Folk to Funk and Rock-n-Roll. They have been playing as a duo since 2021. Garrett on Rhythm Guitar and Vocals is an Active Duty Service Member, and Charlie "Chuck" on Lead Guitar is a U.S. Navy Veteran and government contractor hailing from California.
Food Court Stage (1:00pm-4:00pm)