Maui’s Iconic Beachfront Resort Partners with World’s Top Music Publisher
to Host the 6th Annual Three-Day Festival
WAILEA, MAUI, HI – Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has joined forces with music industry leader Sony Music Publishing Nashville, and renowned production company Renate Event & Design, to host the 2023 from January 15 – 17. The unforgettable experience will mark the festival’s 6th year running, pairing lush landscapes, local flavor, and the ‘Aloha’ spirit of Maui with unrivaled performances by Nashville’s top songwriters, spotlighting musical artistry amidst Grand Wailea’s 40 acres of tropical gardens.
The star-studded event will spotlight widely celebrated Nashville singers, songwriters, producers and composers for three full days of music, food and ocean views, with headlining performances by country stars Chris Young & Mitchell Tenpenny, Randy Houser, Kameron Marlowe, Texas and Maui based country artist Lukas Nelson and rising star noted for her ability to blend jazz, soul, gospel and country music Madeline Edwards. VIP tickets will include special performances by Grammy-nominated singer songwriter Natalie Grant and Grammy-winning Canadian composer Bernie Herms plus an intimate meet-and-greet with the artists, Maui’s international Ukulele sensation Derick Sebastian will also be performing. All events will be Emceed by Storme Warren host of SiriusXM ‘The Highway’ one of Country Music’s biggest influencers.
In addition to the ticketed festival, Grand Wailea will host performances at its recently renovated Botero Lounge, including Maui’s own Lily Meola – winner of Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent – as well as CCMA-winner Meghan Patrick, and rising artist Ella Langley. The “Live at Botero” lineup will also include chart-topping country songwriter JT Harding, best known for hits like Uncle Kracker’s “Smile,” Keith Urban’s “Somewhere in My Car,” and Kenny Chesney’s “Somewhere with You.” Be sure to tune into Maui’s 106.5 KRYL to catch the “Live at Botero Lounge” pre-show broadcast. Learn more and purchase tickets by visiting mauisongwritersfestival.com or grandwailea.com. Tickets are on sale, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui to support the dreams of Maui’s youth.
The partners that made this year’s 2023 Maui Songwriters Festival possible include XPERI, Delta Air Lines, Mercedes-Benz Maui, CMT, Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery, KRYL 106.5, Maui Brewing, Kupu Spirits, Altour, Alii Nui, Tommy Bahama, Maui PalmTree Floral, Mercedes-Benz Maui, Wailea Golf, Wailea Resort Association, Honolulu Cookies and Bounty Music Maui.