FAQ
Who is eligible to participate?
Everyone who is interested is welcome to participate, either as a performer or auditor. Bassists of all ages and abilities will find opportunities to play, listen, watch and learn.
Where do the festival events take place?
Workshop Venue:
The daytime workshop events are held at Ke‘elikōlani Performing Arts Center, Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama Campus, 1887 Makuakāne Street, Honolulu HI 96817. Enter campus on Makuakane Street, proceed to the guard shack, continue up the hill to Performing Arts.
A map of the campus is available here: map_ks-kapalama . Performing Arts (11) can be found in quadrant F-7.
Concert Venues:
Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu HI 96814.
Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2411 Dole Street (corner University), Honolulu HI 96822
Fresh Café, 831 Queen Street, Honolulu HI 96813
Are there places nearby to have coffee or lunch?
There are no restaurants open on campus during spring break. Lunch is provided daily to registered festival participants. There is a Starbucks in the shopping center off campus at the bottom of the hill.
Is it okay for parents to accompany their children to the workshop?
Parents of young bassists are welcome to accompany their children to the workshop free of charge. However, for security reasons, all participants must register and obtain a badge. Parents/chaperones may purchase lunch for $10/day.
Is it possible to borrow or rent a bass?
Due to Hawaii’s geographic isolation, there are only a limited number of basses to borrow or rent. These will be made available on a first come, first served basis. Early registration is highly recommended.
I am from out of town and won’t have a car. Is there public transportation to and from the workshop venue?
City buses will bring you near the school, but not on campus. The distance from the main gate to Performing Arts is considerable (about 5 minutes uphill, driving). Whenever possible, we will help with rides for out of town participants.
Is it safe to leave my instrument at the workshop site overnight?
The Kamehameha Schools campus is very safe. The workshop venue is locked at the end of each day and the premises are under 24-hour surveillance.
What about parking?
There is ample free parking on site at the workshop venue. Parking availability at the evening venues varies as follows:
Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts – Street parking on Beretania Street, King Street, Kinau Street and Victoria Street. Fee for parking in the Academy lot (entrances on Beretania and Victoria).
Fresh Café – Street parking on Ward Street and Cooke Street. Free valet parking at the venue.
Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawai‘i - Street parking on University Avenue and on Dole Street. Fee for parking in the music school parking lot.
