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2025 will be the 10 Year Anniversary of the first Maui Songwriters Festival, bringing some of the worlds' best Singer-Songwriters, Producers

and Composers from Nashville to perform their #1 songs while sharing the stories behind the songs in intimate to large scale acoustic shows.

The songs performed cover genres from Country, Pop, Rock, Americana, Hip Hop, Christian to R & B.​  These amazing Songwriters are also some of the biggest Artists in Country Music.  

Enjoy these shows in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

In 2025 we will once again partner with the best in their industries Sony Music Publishing Nashville, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua and Delta Airlines, Cantera Negra Tequila.

Sony Music Publishing the worlds #1 music Publishing Company.  

Sony prides itself on the greatest collection of songs in the world.  It is home to the world’s best songwriters, with classic catalogues including The Beatles, Queen, Motown, Carole King, Leiber & Stoller, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones, as well as beloved contemporary songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Calvin Harris, Daddy Yankee, Gabby Barrett, Jay-Z, Luke Bryan, Maluma, Marc Anthony, Miranda Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Sara Bareilles, Sean "Love" Combs, Natalie Grant, Travis Scott, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny,  Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldridge, Darius Rucker, Clint Black, Cole Swindell and many more covering all genres

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Voted in 2023 #1 Resort on Maui by Condé Nast Traveler

Immerse yourself in a true Hawaiian luxury resort experience at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Cultural and environmental appreciation combined with world-class amenities and facilities delivers a true escape. From beachfront dining to Hawaiian spa treatments, luxury poolside cabanas, and cultural and recreational activities, this Kapalua, Maui resort is an unforgettable island oasis. Nestled on 54 acres, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua showcases 466 guestrooms, including 107 residential suites, dark wood floors and Hawaiian-inspired artwork. The Spa beckons with treatment rooms framed by private garden showers, volcanic stone grottos, and a fitness center with ocean views. Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment offers all levels of activities from land to sea. Also featured are six dining experiences, an indoor/outdoor meeting space, and a lush organic garden. It is enveloped by our picturesque Kapalua Resort’s two championship golf courses, dining, and a century-old pineapple plantation.

Delta Air Lines the 'Official Air Line of the Maui Songwriters Festival' - America's Most-Awarded Airline

There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other. 

We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people’s genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and cared for across every point of their journey with us. 

Delta is America's most-awarded airline thanks to the dedication, passion and professionalism of its people. In addition to the awards from J.D. Power and Cirium, Delta has been recognized as the top U.S. airline by the Wall Street Journal; among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies; the World’s Most Admired Airline and one of the Best 100 Companies to Work For according to Fortune; and as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. In addition, Delta has been named to the Civic 50 by Points of Light for the past seven years as one of the most community minded companies in the U.S.

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Through its comprehensive owned private fleet and safety vetted charter capabilities, Wheels Up has access to over 1,500 private aircraft around the world – providing fliers with the right aircraft for the right mission for anything, from anywhere, to any destination in the world. 

2025 TALENT

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SHOWS & EXPERIENCES

Shows and VIP Experiences will be held in settings throughout the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Resort the Maui Songwriters Festival Presenting Partner Host Hotel.

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'Maui Live' Songwriter Showcase

Akoni Palomino    Tempa & Naor    Gail Swanson 

 

Wednesday January 15th

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Alaloa Lounge 

 

 

A relaxed evening of island sounds with  Maui's own Singer-Songwriters in the newly reimagined Alaloa Lounge looking out over the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Resort and Pacific Ocean.

 

Complimentary Show for Resort Guests, Locals & Visitors 

  *Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase at the bar

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Alii Nui Exclusive
Whale Watch
& Snorkel Experience

January 16th  

7:00am - 1:00pm
Slip 56 Ma'alaea Harrbor

 

 

Set Sail with Maui Songwriter Festival Artists, Songwriters and 2004 ACM 'National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year' Katie Neal.

Join talent that will be performing at this year's festival on a Molokini Snorkel-Whale Watch Sail. 

 *This is an exclusive charter with limited seating

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VIP Meet Greet
Award Winning Cantera Negra Tequila Tasting

with Nashville Artist
& Songwwriter Frank Ray

Thursday January 16th

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Ulana Lawn

 

'Nashville Live' Show VIP Pre-Function 

A magical Maui evening meeting our singer-songwriters, enjoying  a special performance by Frank Ray, while  sampling Award Winning Cantera Negra Tequilas & specialty tequila cocktails paired with chef prepared cuisine highlighting the flavors of Silver2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Award Winner Extra Anjeo, Reposado and Cafe Tequilas with founder Lance Gildner.

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'Nashville Live' Songwriter Showcase

Jordan Walker    Frank Ray  

Trea Landon

 

Thursday January 16th

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Alaloa Lounge

 

 

A relaxed evening with Nasville Singer-Songwriters in the newly reimagined Alaloa Lounge looking out over the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Resort and Pacific Ocean.

 

Hosted by Award Winning
2024 ACM ‘National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year’ Katie Neal

 

Complimentary Show for Resort Guests, Locals & Visitors 

  *Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase at the bar

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How I Wrote That Song VIP Experience

~ Wine Tasting ~

~ Songs, Stories & The Making of an Award Winning Movie ~ 

 

with

Joel Smallbone

from for KING + COUNTRY

and Moriah Smallbone 

Friday January 17th

5:00pm - 7:30pm

​Burger Shack on the Beach & Beach House Lawn

A wine tasting and an Inspiring VIP Showcase with Joel Smallbone of 4x Grammy Winning 

for KING + COUNTRY with multiple #1's, Actor, Screenplay Writer, Co-Producer,

Co-Director for ‘Unsung Hero’

2024 Feature Film of the Year at the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards

and Moriah Smallbone Actress, Singer,-Songwriter, Co-producer for ‘Unsung Hero’ 

Hear Joel and Mariah share songs and stories behind their songs and the making of their movie.

 

Hosted by Award Winning 

2024 ACM ‘National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year’ Katie Neal

 

*VIP Experience Includes VIP Seating at the 'How I Wrote That Song' - Chris DeStefano & Friends

 

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'How I Wrote That Song -
Chris DeStefano
& Friends'

Brice Long     Randall King

Deric Ruttan

 

Friday January 17th

8:00pm - 10:00pm

 Beach House Lawn

 

A night under the stars with some of the biggest Songwriters in Country Music

Chris DeStefano is a Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Producer and multi instrumentalist.  Chris has 18 #1 songs and has written for Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lee Brice and others.

Chris is a co-writer on 'Drinkin' Buddies' Lee Brice's latest single with Nate Smith & Hailey Whitters.

 

Hosted by Award Winning 

2024 ACM ‘National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year' Katie Neal

 

*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase

'Unsung Hero'  
Family Movie Screening
55th Annual GMA Dove Awards Feature Film of the Year

Opening remarks by Co-Producers Joel and Moriah Smalbone

Joel also plays his father, wrote the screenplay, and co-directed the movie also

 

Saturday January 18th

11:30-2:00pm

Aloha Pavilion 

 

Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.​ When David Smallbone's successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David (played by for KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up.  The film chronicles David and Helen Smallbone’s journey that led them to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in inspirational music history: four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James.

*Beverages and Movie Bites available for purchase

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'Lee Brice & Friends Finale'
Live Auction for Maui
Special Performance by the USAF Band 'Hana Hou' of the
Pacific Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii

Saturday January 18

Doors 5:30pm

Show & Auction  6:30pm - 10:00pm

Aloha Pavilion 

 

A special Finale Evening with Lee Brice,  a few of his Nashville Friends  

and

Live auction during the evening with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui and the Maui Community Fund to assist those impacted by the fires.

 

Hosted by Award Winning 

2024 ACM ‘National Daily On-Air Personality of the Year' Katie Neal

 

- VIP Table Seating with Champagne & Chef Bites 

- GA Tickets theater seating

​*Beverage and Chef Bites available for purchase

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Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

MAUI SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE

January 15th - 19th

Join the music industry's top singer-songwriters, producers, and composers from Nashville as they perform their #1 and

Award-Winning songs in beautiful Kapalua, Maui.

 

INCLUDES

 Two All-Access Passes - Maui Songwriters Festival Shows
* VIP Meet & Greet, Award Winning Cantera Negra Tequila Tasting

* How I Wrote That Song VIP Experience

 Wine Tasting and Chef Bites

'How I Wrote That #1 Song & Screenplay

for Award Winning Movie Of the Year  'Unsung Hero'

'How I Wrote That Song' - Chris DeStefano & Friends

* Preferred Seating at the 'Lee Brice & Friends' Finale Show and Benefit Auction

 

A one-time 1,000 USD resort credit
One-day use of VIP Luxury Pool Cabana at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

Daily Club Lounge Access for Two

Commemorative Maui Songwriters Festival Yeti 

Signed Maui Songwriters Festival Poster

Promotional Code : ZJ9
• Valid stay dates : January 15, 2025 - January 20, 2025

COMMUNITY GIVING

Making a difference in the communities we are involved with by giving back.

The devastating Maui fires have taken so many lives, impacted countless others, and destroyed significant parts of the island. 

The 2024 Maui Songwriters Festival benefited the ongoing efforts to provide support to the people of Maui.

2024 we are proud to announce we were able to raise $130,000 to help those impacted by the Maui Fires from our benefit headlined by Old Dominion's  Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen & Brad Tursi.  We auctioned a donated Thomas Arvid painted Martin guitar and during our Finale auctioned 2 Ukulele's donated by Bounty Music Maui signed by all performers as well as Old Dominion and Steven Tyler, 2 autographed paintings one of Steven Tyler, one of WIllie Nelson & Lukas Nelson created and donated by visual artist Karen Jury.  We Thank everyone who attended and bid on our auction items at both events

2023 we raised $40,000 auctioning 2 ukulele's signed by all singer-songwriters as well as 2 art pieces created by Karen Jury signed by Willie & Lukas Nelson.  

A special thank you to Karen Jury for her beautiful encaustic paintings, Thomas Arvid for his masterful painting of Cantera Negra Tequila on a Martin Guitar, Storme Warren for being our event presenter and auctioneer, Cantera Negra Tequila, Wagner Family of Wines: Caymus, Emmolo, Sea Sun, Maui Brewing & The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua for sponsoring the 2024 VIP Benefit, Pacific Media Group for the support marketing and promoting our events thru all their channels, CMT promoting our event on national TV  before during and after and our 10 year Maui Songwriter Festival partners XPERI and Delta Air Lines.  We could not do this without you!

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