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Blaisdell Concert Hall completes $10M makeover

About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic Blaisdell Concert Hall, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.

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Dita Holifield, Director, Department of Enterprise Services, speaks after a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Dita Holifield, Director, Department of Enterprise Services, speaks after a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, lead architect and project manager for the City, speaks after a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Allyn Lee, Department of Design and Construction for the City, speaks after a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Haku Milles, Director, Department of Design and Construction, speaks after a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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During a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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One of the newly redone dressing rooms is seen during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Haku Milles, Director, Department of Design and Construction, walks in the cast/chorus dressing room during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Dita Holifield, right, Director, Department of Enterprise Services, walks in the cast/chorus dressing room during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands in the cast/chorus dressing room during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Dita Holifield, right, Director, Department of Enterprise Services and Haku Milles, Director, Department of Design and Construction walk backstage during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Allyn Lee, Department of Design and Construction for the City, shows the newly redone backstage area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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The newly redone backstage work area is seen during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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A stage manager reveals the newly overhauled stage pulley and curtain system during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, right, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands on the stage as the curtains are raised to reveal new equipment and backstage working areas during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, right, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands on the stage as the curtains are raised to reveal new equipment and backstage working areas during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, second from right, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands on the stage as the curtains are raised to reveal new equipment and backstage working areas during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, right, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands on the stage during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Allyn Lee, left, Department of Design and Construction for the City, shows the newly redone backstage area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, lead architect and project manager, stands in the newly redone backstage area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Allyn Lee, Department of Design and Construction for the City, shows the newly redone backstage area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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Velvet seats are seen during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, right, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands in the newly redone seating area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, right, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands in the newly redone seating area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands near the newly redone seating area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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John Condrey, lead architect and project manager for the City, stands near the newly redone seating area during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.
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The new seats are seen during a tour of the newly renovated Blaisdell Concert Hall, Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, in Honolulu. About $10 million was invested in the extensive upgrades and enhancements made to the iconic venue’s back-of-house facilities and equipment, with more improvements set to take place through 2027.

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