The Institute of Hawaiian Music at the University of Hawaii Maui College mentors and trains aspiring musicians ages 17 to 70-plus in performing, singing, playing instruments, composition, repertoire development, recording techniques and marketing of Hawaiian music. Proceeds from Saturday's event will provide scholarships to students and support the educational activities of the institute.

KAHULUI – The Aloha Maui Music Festival, a benefit for The Institute of Hawaiian Music at the University of Hawaii Maui College, will be held on Saturday, April 18, at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children under ten will be admitted free.

Entertainers will include Mailani, Kenneth Makuakane, George Kahumoku Jr., Na Wai ‘Eha, Halau Pa’u O Hi’iaka, students of the Institute of Hawaiian Music and more.

This year’s theme is “Aloha ‘Ia No ‘O Maui” (Maui is truly beloved). Hawaiian food, arts, crafts and other merchandise will be available for purchase, and there will be activities for the keiki.

Tickets are available at the Bailey House Museum and Native Intelligence in Wailuku, Bounty Music in Kahului, Lahaina Music, and Awakening in Paradise in Kihei.

The entertainment slate will include Mailani (above), Kenneth Makuakane, George Kahumoku Jr., Na Wai ‘Eha, Halau Pa‘u O Hi‘iaka, students of the Institute of Hawaiian Music and more.

For more information, tickets, vendor applications, volunteering opportunities and silent auction donations, go to alohamauimusic.com, e-mail alohamauimusic@gmail.com or call 984-3570.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is located at 150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului, across from War Memorial Stadium.