Kicking off summer vibes was the Holo Holo Festival as it makes its first stop this year in Las Vegas. The line up was sure to impress with Kolohe Kai and J Boog headlining over the weekend of music. Also others who lit up the stage were Collie Buddz, Steel Pulse, Sammy Johnson, Kapena, Ekolu, Anuhea, Paula Fuga, Ka'ikana Scanlan, Fia, and Eli Mac.

‘Holo Holo’ means ‘to travel, to sail, to move,” says O‘ahu-born Good Vibez co-owner, Dan Sheehan. This familiar expression is most often heard between friends as in ‘let’s holo holo up country’, Sheehan says, when detailing the festival’s origin.

The inaugural Holo Holo Music Festival took place in Northern California in 2022, but “this event desires movement, so carrying Holo Holo to Vegas next year is a natural progression for its fluidity.” For Sheehan, curating this lineup is more than just something on his to-do list. Growing up in Ewa Beach, O’ahu, "island music and reggae were the soundtracks to my childhood. These styles of music — the heartbeat of the islands — is the backbone of my work as a festival producer and venue owner. A big part of Good Vibez Presents is discovery, and I’m honored to be able to showcase and celebrate these bands at Holo Holo.” 

Missed out on Holo Holo Las Vegas? Don't worry, make the trip to NorCal this September with new additions to the lineup! In the meantime, check out this recap to relive the music!