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Kalapana 50th Anniversary

2025

Creative Director

Narrative Design -Content -Event Production

I led creative strategy and narrative design for Kalapana's 50th anniversary. We sat down with surviving band member Kirk Thompson for an extensive three-hour interview, uncovering rich, untold history from one of Hawai'i's most beloved groups. We then produced a modern interpolation of their classic "What Do I Do," a moment that moved Kirk to tears. It all culminated in a concert at the Waikiki Shell, where I assisted with live production as special guests joined the current band to celebrate five decades of legacy.