One Love reggae festival makes its first appearance in Hawaiʻi

HONOLULU (KHON2) — From New Zealand to Hawaii, the iconic One Love Reggae Festival has made its way around town for the first time in its history.

Happening on Nov. 7 through Nov. 8 with doors opening at 4 p.m., the Wai Kai events lawn in Ewa Beach will be hosting this year’s One Love concert, said to be one of the most infamous Polynesian concerts to attend. 

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The One Love Festival originates in New Zealand and has been a remarkable staple for reggae music since 2014, attracting crowds of more than 20,000 people from around the world.

This Hawaii edition will showcase the blend of international artists and electrifying local talent, giving an exclusive opportunity for these artists to share the stage. 

Here is the lineup for Friday and Saturday: 

  • Day 1: Nov. 7: Chardonnay, Sons of Yeshua, Kelandy, Natural Vibrations, Josh Wawa White, JKing, Three plus, and Ooklah the Moc will perform in that order with the first performance starting at 5 p.m.
  • Day 2: Nov. 8: Pohaku, B.E.T, Irie Love, K’Nova, House of Shem, Three Houses Down x General Fiyah, Sons of Zion, and Spawnbreezie will perform in that order with the first performance starting at 5 p.m.

One Love aims to project a sense of unity and reggae music that brings people together from all over the world through the celebration.

Tickets will be going on sale on Aug. 23, at 8 a.m. with a price range of $39 to $99. VIP will be available for purchase but it is only for those who are 21 years or older. 

For more information about the event you can visit their website here.