Submission Form: Music Videos

2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards - Submission Form: Music Videos

Deadline: December 31, 2025 by 11:59 pm HST. Only use this form for Music Video releases. There are separate forms for Albums, EPs, Singles, and Anthologies.
Please READ the GUIDELINES (click Here).
General Categories

Releases by U.S. Mainland artists are only eligible in this category if it is a Hawaiian Music Video entry. If the song included in this video is also released as a Single, it must be entered separately using the form for Singles.*The Music Video of the Year Award goes to the artist, video director and music producer unless it features multiple artists in which case it would be considered a Compilation and the award would then go to the producer(s). PLEASE NOTE: ONCE THE DEADLINE HAS PAST YOUWILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADD ANY MORE NAMES TO YOUR SUBMISSION.
Choose Only One*

Music Video of the YearHawaiian Music Video of the Year
Are the ARTIST(s) current paid HARA member(s)? If yes please include the name on the space bellow.

YES - Current HARA MemberNO - Not a current HARA Member
Name of current paid HARA member:
Composer’s Awards (Where Applicable)

New songs and first–time recordings of original material used on Music Video entries are eligible for Song of the Year or InstrumentalComposition of the Year provided that the composer(s) is a Hawai‘i resident. PLEASE NOTE: ONCE THE DEADLINE HAS PAST YOU WILL NOTBE ALLOWED TO ADD ANY MORE NAMES TO YOUR SUBMISSION.
Song of the Year – one (1) new composition only:

Instrumentals are not eligible for Song of the Year.
Song of the Year Entry composer(s) is a Hawai‘i resident(s)?

YESNO
Song of the Year Title
Song of the Year Hawai‘i-Resident Composer(s)
Instrumental Composition of the Year – One (1) new composition only:

Instrumentals are not eligible for Song of the Year.
Instrumental Composition of the Year composer is a Hawai‘i resident?

YESNO
Instrumental Composition of the Year Title
Instrumental Composition of the Year Hawai‘i-Resident Composer(s)
Adjudicated Categories.

Music Video of the Year entries are not eligible in the graphics, liner notes, or Engineering categories.Both Hawai‘i and U.S. Mainland resident ARE eligible in the Haku Mele category for new compositions appearing in Music Video entries.
Haku Mele

This category is for mele or oli primarily in the Hawaiian language that are first–time recordings of original material. Hawai‘i and U.S. Mainland residents are eligible; foreign residents are not. PLEASE NOTE: ONCE THE DEADLINE HAS PAST YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADD ANYMORE NAMES TO YOUR SUBMISSION. Only one (1) composition per composer per release; is permitted; Compositions co-written with one or more composers may be submitted up to a total of three (3) distinct composer(s)/composer groups per release.
Lyrics and Translations must be sent in a PDF format, DO NOT list composer(s) name(s) on them.
Haku Mele #1 Title
Haku Mele #1 Composer(s)
Haku Mele #2 Title
Haku Mele #2 Composer(s)
Haku Mele #3 Title
Haku Mele #3 Composer(s)
General Release Information

A red asterisk means that you must enter something in the field. If it is not applicable to your release simply enter "none."
Release Title*
Artist(s) Name (Name(s) on the Release)*
Name of Video Director
Name of Music Producer
Record Label / Number:
UPC Barcode (if available)
Where release is sold*
Date Of Release or Commercial Availability*

MonthDayYear
Date
Broadcast Track Choices

Please indicate which two (2) tracks you would like to be played during the awards program should your release make the final ballot in anycategory. Please enter both the track number and name of the songs you would like used. NOTE: NO CHANGES TO YOUR BROADCAST SONG CHOICES CAN BE MADE ONCE YOUR SUBMISSION IS FINALIZED.
First Broadcast Track
Second Broadcast Track
Acknowledgement of Responsibility

Responsibility for completeness and accuracy of the information on this form resides with the artist, artist representative, record label, or whoever submits this form. Knowingly misrepresenting information on the nomination form may be grounds for disqualification. PLEASE NOTE: ONCE THE DEADLINE HAS PAST YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADD ANY MORE NAMES TO YOUR SUBMISSION. I acknowledge that the entry form and all submission materials must be RECEIVED BY THE HARA OFFICE by the deadline found at the top and bottom of this form, and that should they not be received by this date this entry will be disqualified.
Please initial that you have read the statement above.*

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Contact Person

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Contact Person's Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Contact Person's Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person's Email*
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Artist Contact Info

Please fill out the following. You MUST include the ARTIST listed on the release's information here.
Artist's Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Artist's Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Artist's Email*
example@example.com
Please check the following items to make sure you have everything completed.

Failure to submit any required deposit materials by the deadline will result in your entry being incomplete, declared ineligible and omitted from the preliminary ballot for the 2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. PLEASE NOTE: ONCE THE DEADLINE HAS PAST YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADD ANY MORE NAMES TO YOUR SUBMISSION
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Important, make sure you submit everything.
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Submission form$10.00 submission fee - Current Paid HARA Members (non-refundable)$25.00 submission fee - Non-HARA Members (non-refundable)Digital submission materials (See the Submission Guidelines for info)Release Cover Art - 1MB in size (For TV Broadcast)Proof of Commercial Availabilty (You must include a screenshot of your release online availability by the submission deadline.)I have obtained the proper licensing for any cover song included in my entry.
IMPORTANT!

I am entering on behalf of someone else and have their permission todo so.
BE sure to remember to upload all the required materials. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

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The Deadline for this form and all required materials to be RECEIVED BY THE HARA OFFICE is December 31, 2025 pm HST. This is not a "mailed by" deadline - it is a "received by" deadline.

For more information, contact the HARA office (808) 593–9424 or by email: info@harahawaii.com
Submission Fee
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$10.00 submission fee - Current Paid HARA Members (non-refundable)Current HARA Member Fee
$10.00

$25.00 submission fee - Non-HARA Members (non-refundable)Non HARA Member Fee
$25.00

Subtotal

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Total

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2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards - Submission Form: Music Videos

General Categories

Composer’s Awards (Where Applicable)

Song of the Year – one (1) new composition only:

Instrumental Composition of the Year – One (1) new composition only:

Adjudicated Categories.

Haku Mele

Lyrics and Translations must be sent in a PDF format, DO NOT list composer(s) name(s) on them.

General Release Information

Broadcast Track Choices

Acknowledgement of Responsibility

Contact Person

Artist Contact Info

Please check the following items to make sure you have everything completed.

Checkboxes -

The Deadline for this form and all required materials to be RECEIVED BY THE HARA OFFICE is December 31, 2025 pm HST. This is not a "mailed by" deadline - it is a "received by" deadline.