14th Annual Kris Fuchigami ‘Ukulele Contest

Join us at Queens’ Marketplace on Saturday, November 14 for the 14th Annual Kris Fuchigami ʻUkulele Contest, celebrating talented ʻukulele players of all ages! Hosted by MC Pomai Bartolome, this annual competition invites amateur musicians to take the stage and showcase their skills in two divisions: Kids (ages 5–14) and Adults (ages 15+). Top performers in each division will compete for exciting prizes, including ʻukuleles generously donated by Leolani ʻUkulele and Kamaka Hawaiʻi. Contest Rules Participants must follow the guidelines below: Open to amateur ʻukulele players only. Kids Division: Ages 5–14. Adults Division: Ages 15 and up. Performances may be no longer than 6 minutes. Solo instrumental ʻukulele performances only. No singing, collaborations, or backing tracks. No effects pedals, including reverb, distortion, loopers, or similar effects. Interested in Competing? Registration is open for this year’s contest! Sign up and learn more by visiting krisfuchigami.com or email [email protected]. A special mahalo to Bethany Soliven Daly for creating this year’s event poster and to our generous event sponsors: KTA Super Stores, Leolani ʻUkulele, Kamaka Hawaiʻi, Terry Carter Music Store, Uke Like The Pros, Ukeverse, and Queens’ Marketplace. We look forward to welcoming contestants, friends, families, and ʻukulele fans for another great year of music at Queens’ Marketplace!