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Providing Live Music, Polynesian Entertainment, and DJ Services for Wedding and Special Events.

  • Pacific Islander-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$450

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$2,500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,900

What is included in the starting price?

MC

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
Soloist / Vocalist

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$500

What instruments does your group play?

Drums
Guitar

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Hip Hop
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

What additional equipment do you offer?

Uplighting
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Reviews of Bula Music & Performing Arts

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Bula Music is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The duo, Bula and Ash, are praised for their remarkable music selection, recommendations, and overall performance. They were commended for their professionalism, easy communication, and ability to make the wedding day unforgettable. Guests were impressed with the seamless transitions between songs, extensive song library, and the addition of hula and fire knife dancers. Overall, Bula Music exceeded expectations and provided a magical and enjoyable experience for couples and their guests.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Bula Music is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The duo, Bula and Ash, are praised for their remarkable music selection, recommendations, and overall performance. They were commended for their professionalism, easy communication, and ability to make the wedding day unforgettable. Guests were impressed with the seamless transitions between songs, extensive song library, and the addition of hula and fire knife dancers. Overall, Bula Music exceeded expectations and provided a magical and enjoyable experience for couples and their guests.

Michael
Michael M. Sent on 03/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Entertainer!

My now husband, Bryan, and I knew we wanted a live singer and ukulele player to perform for our Kauai wedding ceremony and reception, but little did we know we would land the best entertainer in Hawaii! After a lot of research, I came across Bula’s YouTube account and was instantly mesmerized by his smooth voice, his outstanding ukulele and guitar abilities, his hyped MC and DJ sets, and his team of some of the most skilled hula and fire knife dancers I have ever seen. The best part was all of these things were combined into just one entertainment package!

We were ecstatic to find out Bula was available for our wedding date, and we opted for a package that included it all! The process leading up to the wedding was extremely organized thanks to Bula’s wife, Ash. She provided a very detailed questionnaire for us to complete to get to know us better as a couple. Additionally, we set up a virtual call the week before the wedding to iron out last-minute details and timelines. One thing that I found especially attractive about Bula’s package was the seamless travel and accommodation arrangements. Bula’s team took care of their own flights, housing, and transportation of equipment from the Big Island to Kauai.

Fast forward to the wedding day, and all I can say is WOW! Everything about Bula and his team far exceeded our expectations. Hearing Bula sing as our wedding party walked down the aisle had me in tears. I have listened to our processional songs on Bula’s YouTube channel nonstop since our wedding. The hula show was one of our favorite parts of the day. At the end of the show, the two dancers brought me and Bryan up to teach us some hula moves, and it was a blast! I don’t think we have ever laughed as hard.

When it came time to open the dance floor, Bula knew how to get the entire room to our feet. We absolutely loved the music selection and smooth song transitions. There was nonstop dancing for hours, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great Bula’s DJing was. We ended the night with two members of Bula’s team doing the best fire knife dance I have ever seen! They brought me up and let me touch the flame with my finger, hand, and mouth.

To sum it up, you NEED to have Bula be a part of your wedding. They travel to the different Hawaiian Islands and even the US mainland, so there’s no reason not to!
Judy
Judy O. Sent on 02/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bula is the best.

Picking a musician and DJ for a destination wedding can be a daunting task. Reading positive reviews can help allay any doubts when making that decision and I’m hoping that this review will do just that. I chose Bula because he epitomizes the spirit of aloha and his voice is so beautiful. Walking towards our wedding arch and hearing his angelic voice singing with the waves accompanying him just added to the joy of our wedding day. He and Ash made our wedding so special. I sent him a list of songs that my guests had requested and told him a bit about each person and he really made the night so fun by calling them out and getting them up on the dance floor. He provides everything you need for a night to remember. If you’re not sure who to hire, let me help: hire Bula! You’ll thank me later.
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Anastasiya N. Sent on 02/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We could not have had a better experience!

Bula is AWESOME! If you are looking for the best entertainment company on Big Island, this is the BEST of the best! He was absolutely amazing to work with and made our wedding so special. We got married February 12th at Hilton Waikoloa Village, and Bula went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony and reception ran smoothly. I would 100% recommend him and his team.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

Hawaii Sound & Vision Hawaii Sound & Vision Wedding DJs

We work with dozens of musicians on the Big Island. Few of them match the pure talent and professionalism of Bula Akamu. We are honored to book him for our most valued clients. Bula brings a wonderful burst of aloha to events big and small. He is the perfect choice for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

Karen Loudon Photography Karen Loudon Photography Wedding Photographers

Bula has performed acoustic guitar and sung at many weddings I that have photographed. He is a friendly and accommodating guy with an outstanding talent and wonderful "presence". He is very versatile - from authentic "Island" music to soulful mainstream music. He is VERY GOOD!!! I have also noticed that he always arrives early . . . and ready to perform. I cannot say enough about Bulai!!!!"

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