Kona Big Wave Brings the Aloha Spirit to the Biggest Music Festivals this Summer with Spotify

Kona Big Wave, the refreshing island-style premium lager, today announced its summer lineup with plans to make a splash at the biggest music festivals of the summer including The Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, Ohana Festival and Ocean’s Calling. Each immersion will bring one-of-a-kind experiences that foster shared connection over music and embrace the aloha lifestyle.

To kick off the festival series, Kona Big Wave is partnering with Spotify’s in-house music consultancy for brands, Spotify AUX, to give fans exclusive access to their favorite artists. Starting in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Kona and Spotify will bring the good vibes with a curated series, Soundwave Sessions, featuring an intimate session by indie folk artist DOPE LEMON, followed by a DJ set from Jungle. This Soundwave Session will take place at a local hotspot, The Hangout, starting at 5pm on May 15, where fans will have the opportunity to unwind, enjoy a refreshing Kona and delicious eats, all while experiencing a front row seat to a lineup of some of the biggest alt/indie artists on the scene.

“Kona Big Wave aims to bring people together over moments of shared connection, and music is one of the most powerful ways to inspire that connection,” said Meredith Ruskin, VP of Marketing for Kona Big Wave. “By partnering with Spotify, one of the largest global music platforms and creating Soundwave Sessions, we hope to bring new fans into the Kona family and foster the aloha spirit at some of the biggest music moments of the summer.”

Soundwave Sessions will culminate at Lollapalooza in Chicago, Illinois with another exclusive music session brought to fans by Kona and Spotify ahead of the festival weekend.

“We’re excited for Kona to join the Spotify AUX family to help bring their storytelling to life in a way only music can,” said Jean-François Pathy, Global Head of Spotify AUX. “Our Soundwave Sessions will create unforgettable moments that connect fans with their favorite artists, providing Kona with a dynamic platform to engage with audiences and share their story in a meaningful way.”

Fans can experience a taste of Kona Big Wave at the brand’s activation at all participating music festivals this summer, including The Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, Ohana Festival and Ocean’s Calling. Follow @KonaBigWave on Instagram and X for a chance to win tickets to one of the festivals and enter for a chance to win tickets to one of Kona x Spotify AUX’s Soundwave Sessions.

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About Kona Big Wave
Founded under the golden sun of the Big Island of Hawaii in 1994, Kona Big Wave embraces the aloha spirit while spreading its foundations of balance, respect for nature, authenticity, and building community with your ohana. Today, the easy-drinking, island-style premium beer brings the aloha across the mainland U.S. and more than 30 countries globally. For more information visit konabigwave.com, and follow @KonaBigWave on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
 

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