Pacific Biodiesel & Mana‘o Radio present live concert event to benefit Ukraine.
Hawaii’s renewable energy pioneers and founders of Pacific Biodiesel, Bob and Kelly King, announced that Pacific Biodiesel along with Mana‘o Radio 91.7FM KMNO will present “A Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers.”
This live music event featuring performances by a variety of Maui musicians will be hosted on Sunday, April 24 from 9AM to 5PM at the Kings’ family farm in Maui’s Central Valley, where a 35-acre field of sunflowers – the national flower of Ukraine – will be in bloom.
Proceeds from this benefit concert will be donated to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), whose humanitarian work in Ukraine is focused on meeting the most critical urgent needs as the situation for children and families there continues to deteriorate.
Kelly King, Pacific Biodiesel Co-Founder, said:
Our Maui Sunflowers are a natural symbol of hope and resilience that have inspired thousands of residents and visitors alike since our first blooming field back in 2017.
“When Russia invaded Ukraine, our followers on social media began tagging us with images of sunflowers. It inspired our idea to host this event at our farm as a way for the community to come together to stand up for Ukraine.”
“With our many longtime friends in the Maui music community and at Maui’s independent community radio station, Mana‘o Radio, the lineup of performances filled up quickly with musicians excited to lend their time and talent for this cause.”
Maui musicians scheduled to perform at this event include George Kahumoku Jr, Gail Swanson, Arlie Asiu Band, Soul Kitchen, Benny Uyetake, Rowdy Love, Jimmy Dillon & Dayan Kai, Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band, and Marty Dread and the House Shakers with guest Nara Boone.
Sponsors Hawaiian Electric, Maui Tropical Plantation, Maui Disposal and Hawaiian Paddle Sports are covering expenses and allowing UNICEF to receive a maximum donation from concert tickets to direct to the cause.
According to a recent statement by UNICEF USA, two million children have now been forced to flee Ukraine, as the war rages on.
Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, said:
The situation inside Ukraine is spiraling.
“As the number of children fleeing their homes continues to climb, we must remember that every single one of them needs protection, education, safety and support.”
During this event, attendees will be able to view the sunflowers and visit the on-site Farm Stand to purchase products manufactured from the sustainable farming operation by the Kings’ company, Maiden Hawaii Naturals, LLC, including culinary oils and cosmetic (including CBD) products.
Food trucks will be on site and will incorporate menu items prepared with Maiden Hawaii Naturals culinary oils. 100% of ticket sales, as well as a portion of the proceeds from farm stand and food truck sales during the event, will benefit UNICEF USA’s Ukraine efforts.
“We’ve been trying to figure out how, with our busy schedules, to create a safe and legal space for folks to park and enjoy the farm,” said King.
“This event was pretty much dictated by the nexus of sunflowers, the horrible war being perpetrated on the citizens of Ukraine, and Maui’s compassionate response.”
Tickets are $75 each and must be purchased online in advance. Parking will be a $5 minimum donation per car at the gate. Due to limited parking at the farm, carpooling is encouraged. A complimentary cut sunflower bloom will be given with each parking donation.
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Pacific Biodiesel & Mana‘o Radio Present Live Concert Event to Benefit Ukraine, Maui, Hawai’i, April 6, 2022
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