Festivals of Aloha is accepting applications for two Hawaiian falsetto singing contests planned for later this year.

The 24th annual Richard Ho’opi’i Leo Ki’eki’e Hawaiian Falsetto Contest for kane will be held Sept. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the competition begins at 6 p.m. Contestants can apply at festivalsofaloha.com/hoopii.

The fifth annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Hawaiian Falsetto Contest for wahine will be held Oct. 23 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the competition begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Contestants can apply at festivalsofaloha.com/haihai.

The contests honor Hawaiian music icons Richard Ho’opi’i and Carmen Hulu Lindsey and are intended to preserve and perpetuate the tradition of Hawaiian falsetto singing. Contestants will be evaluated on vocal quality, falsetto technique, interpretation, Hawaiian pronunciation, stage presence and their ability to honor Hawaiian mele.

Applications are being accepted at festivalsofaloha.com. For more information, email sfdhawaii@gmail.com or visit @FOAMauiNui on Instagram or Facebook.com/FestivalsOfAloha.