Introducing a fantastic ukulele enthusiasts performing at the Ukulele Contest MVP Competition!
Published on : June 20, 2026
International Ukulele Festival of Hawaii 2026
We can’t wait to see you all very soon!
Today, we are thrilled to introduce the 13 amazing ukulele lovers performing at the 13th International Ukulele Contest MVP Competition on July 10th!
All of these talented performers will take the spotlight on our second stage, the Diamond Head Stage. Plus, the MVP winner will get the incredible honor of performing live on the main Bandstand Stage!
The MVP event will also feature the highly anticipated announcement of this year’s Contest Winners! Who will take the crown out of our 23 fantastic finalists? Check out their performances at the link below and make your predictions! You can also listen to the wonderful performances of our Special Award winners.
13th International Ukulele Contest 2026 Results
And now, let’s meet our finalists!
| Jack Lim | (Malaysia) | YouTube |
|---|---|---|
| Nicky | (Taiwan) | YouTube |
| HuiLing Ma | (China) | YouTube |
| Ryuichiro Shinzato | (Japan) | YouTube |
| Hitoshi Aoto | (Japan) | YouTube |
| Kogomiyui | (Japan) | YouTube |
| Aaron Chuang | (Taiwan) | YouTube |
| Enoch Chan | (Texas, USA) | YouTube |
| OHANA | (Japan) | YouTube |
| Daven Hamamoto | (Hawaii) | YouTube |
| Marley Koncal | (Hawaii) | YouTube |
| Lina Takabayashi | (Hawaii) | YouTube |
| Heartstrings | (Hawaii) | YouTube |
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Right after the MVP Competition, we’ll be hosting a luxurious buffet and Gala Celebration at the same venue.
This annual festival favorite is extra special this year as we celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Kamaka Ukulele! It’s going to be a fun-filled evening featuring a silent auction with tons of ukuleles and unique items, plus merchandise booths loaded with T-shirts, CDs, and more.
Don’t miss out Get your tickets here!