The 2024 Hawaiʻi Bowl Pre-game Ceremony

Raiatea Helm to sing the National Anthem and Hawaiʻi Ponoʻ ī

Raiatea Helm, a two-time Grammy nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards recipient, is recognized as one of Hawaii’s premier female vocalists. Among her awards, she was honored in Hawai‘i twice as Female Vocalist of the Year. A master of the art of leo kiʻe kiʻe – the Hawaiian falsetto tradition – she shares her experiences and knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s rich history through traditional mele [songs]. Her music career spans 20 years and includes seven album releases, recorded and performed with legendary musicians including Keola Beamer, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Keali’i Reichel, Willie K, and Mick Fleetwood.

Her most recent album, A Legacy of Hawaiian Song and String, Volume 1, breathes new life into song selections composed, performed and popularized in the Hawaiian Islands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through this masterpiece, Raiatea presents a musical contribution of the stories, poetry and emotions of a once flourishing nation. Produced in partnership with the Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings, the music captured on this album will be remembered for generations to come. This recording recently placed #4 on Folk Alley Favorites: Best Trad of 2023 year-end roundup of “the albums that take traditional roots in new directions, … artists that are changing the way we think about traditional music.”

A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – she took a break from touring to earn her degree —she is the first Hawaiian Musical Artist Fellow of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation and the 2021 awardee of the foundation’s SHIFT – Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts program.

Entry gates into the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex and surrounding areas will open two (2) hours prior to kickoff. There are 10 entry gates and all are ADA accessible. No re-entry allowed.

The Ticket Office will also open two hours prior to kickoff on game day and is located at the SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Parking will be available on game day for $10.00.  Oversized vehicles TBD

Only Credit Cards will be accepted for payment, no cash sales.

Parking gates will open three hours before kickoff .

Please enter via Dole Street Gate or via Waialae Gate.

Accessible parking stalls are located on the third floor of the parking structure.

Accessible parking is based on first come first parked and once full, you must find any available parking space.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the parking areas.

Tailgating is not allowed in the parking areas.

The University of Hawai‘i has adopted a Clear Bag Policy in order to improve public safety within Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Attendees may bring in one (1) clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” and are limited to one clear bag per person.

Conference USA Player Pass Gate is located at Gate 6

Mountain West Player Pass Gate is located at Gate 1

Will Call is located at the Main Ticket Office. Will Call will open two hours prior to game time and will stay open until the start of half-time.

Routes serving the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa campus include: 4, 6, 13, and 18, plus express routes A, 80A, 85, 85A, 90, and 94.

Routes and times are subject to change. Please call TheBus Information Office phone at (808)-848-5555 to confirm.