The Republik Honolulu

What The Republik Honolulu does

The Republik Honolulu operates a single ticketed live music and entertainment venue at 1349 Kapiolani Blvd in Honolulu, Hawaii. The venue spans 10,000 square feet with 16 ft ceilings, a 20x30 ft stage flanked by two 80-inch LED screens, a three-camera HD broadcast-quality video package, a lighting system installed by Eggshell Lighting Company, and an in-house sound system by Hawaii Pro Sound described as "unrivaled by similarly sized rooms in Hawaii." Five entrances (box office, three general admission, VIP) and four high-volume bars with ten total wells support throughput and revenue per attendee.

The venue generates revenue through three primary streams: ticket sales distributed via See Tickets, Eventim.us, and an on-site box office ($2 per-ticket cash service fee, Tue–Fri 10 AM–1 PM); food and beverage sales through the Safehouse Kitchen and four surrounding bars (pizzas $17–$20, sandwiches $15–$19, small plates $12–$15, alcohol); and private event hosting for weddings, fundraisers, conferences, grad parties, and corporate functions, booked via direct email. Programming spans hip hop, indie, electronic, reggae, alternative, experimental, stand-up comedy, and sports events, with tickets ranging from $25 (Emo Nite) to $399 (YG). The Safehouse Lounge serves 21+ patrons starting at 6 PM before main doors at 7 PM, and a late-night kitchen operates until 10 PM with a 1 AM–2 AM taco tent for late-start shows.

Go-to-market is event-driven: outside promoters book the venue, ticketing partners handle distribution, and marketing runs through the venue's website (jointherepublik.com), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Ownership, founding date, and revenue figures are not disclosed. The company operates with 1–10 employees and is privately held.

Name

The Republik Honolulu

Legal name

The Republik

Website

https://jointherepublik.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Republik Honolulu operates a single 10,000-square-foot ticketed live music, entertainment, and private events venue in Honolulu, Hawaii. It serves concert attendees, private event hosts, and outside promoters via ticketed shows, on-site food and beverage, and event rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert events
• Private event hosting
• Ticketed entertainment
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and event tickets sold through See Tickets, Eventim.us, and the box office. Service fee of $2 per ticket applies at box office.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from on-site food service including pizzas ($17-$20), sandwiches ($15-$19), small plates ($12-$15), and alcoholic beverages from four bars.
3. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private functions including weddings, fundraisers, conferences, grad parties, and corporate events. Contact through private events page.
4. Box Office Service Fees: $2 service fee per ticket collected at the box office (cash only, Tue-Fri 10 AM - 1 PM).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Republik Honolulu operates a ticketed live music, entertainment, and private events venue in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 10,000 square foot space hosts concerts across multiple genres (Hip Hop, Indie, Electronic, Reggae, Alternative, Stand-Up, Sports) and is available for rental for private functions including weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, conferences, and graduation parties. Supporting offerings include on-site food and beverage service through the Safehouse Kitchen and four high-volume bars, plus a 21+ Safehouse Lounge that opens before main doors.

Product overview

The Republik is a single-venue concert and events destination offering live music performances across multiple genres (Hip Hop/Rap, Indie, Alternative, Electronic, Reggae, Surfer Rock, Stand-Up, and more). The venue operates The Safehouse Lounge and Safehouse Kitchen for food and beverage service. It provides private event hosting for weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, and other functions. Ticket sales are handled through the on-site Box Office and online via SeeTickets and Eventim.us platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concert and Event Venue A 10,000 square foot concert and events venue in Honolulu featuring a 20x30 ft stage with two 80-inch LED screens, HD broadcast-quality camera package, professional lighting by Eggshell Lighting Company, and in-house sound by Hawaii Pro Sound. Hosts concerts across multiple genres (Hip Hop/Rap, Indie, Alternative, Electronic, Reggae, Stand-Up, Sports) for ticket-buying consumers and outside promoters.
• Private Event Hosting Venue rental service for private functions including weddings, fundraisers, conferences, grad parties, corporate events, and birthday parties. Features the full 10,000 sq ft space, five entrances including VIP, professional AV infrastructure, and four high-volume bars. Booked through direct email contact.
• Safehouse Lounge An upscale lounge area open to concertgoers 21+ starting at 6 PM before main concert hall doors open at 7 PM, featuring full bar service and kitchen offerings.
• Safehouse Kitchen On-site food service offering bar/lounge style food including pizzas ($17-$20), sandwiches ($15-$19), wings, cheese curds, and fries. Late-night offerings available until 10 PM with a taco tent from 1 AM - 2 AM for events starting at 9 PM or later.
• Box Office Ticket Sales

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Fillmore (Live Nation): The Fillmore is a national chain of historic mid-capacity concert venues owned by Live Nation, hosting touring rock, indie, hip hop, and comedy acts. Comparable to The Republik in ticketed mid-size concert programming, though operated at scale by an incumbent promoter.
• House of Blues (Live Nation): House of Blues is a national Live Nation-affiliated venue chain combining ticketed concerts with on-site food and beverage service, including a restaurant-style menu. Closely comparable to The Republik's blended concert + F&B + private events business model.
• Live Nation Hawaii: Live Nation is the largest live entertainment promoter globally and operates a dedicated Hawaii division booking touring acts into venues across the islands. It is a structural competitor and potential partner that influences artist routing decisions affecting The Republik's calendar.

Regional players

• Maui Arts & Cultural Center: Maui Arts & Cultural Center is a multi-stage performing arts venue on Maui hosting touring concerts, comedy, and cultural events. It competes for Hawaii-based touring bookings but on a neighboring island, complementing rather than directly overlapping with The Republik's Honolulu core market.
• Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell: Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell is an outdoor amphitheater in Honolulu operated by Hawaii Live that hosts larger touring concerts and community events. It competes for higher-capacity Honolulu touring bookings but in an outdoor format rather than The Republik's indoor club configuration.

Direct peers

• Hawaii Theatre: Hawaii Theatre is a historic performing arts and concert venue in Honolulu that hosts touring acts, comedy shows, and cultural events. It competes with The Republik for the same Honolulu concert-going audience and promoter bookings, with a comparable ticketed event model.
• The Novo (Live Nation): The Novo by Microsoft is a 2,300-capacity indoor concert venue at L.A. Live in Los Angeles hosting touring hip hop, indie, and alternative acts. Closely comparable to The Republik in indoor club-format concert hosting and touring artist pipeline.
• 9:30 Club (I.M.P.): The 9:30 Club is a 1,200-capacity independently operated concert venue in Washington, D.C., widely regarded as a premier room for touring acts. Comparable to The Republik in positioning as a top-tier indie venue with strong production standards and genre diversity.
• Blue Note Hawaii: Blue Note Hawaii operates as a ticketed live music venue inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, hosting touring and local artists across jazz, hip hop, and other genres. It is the most direct local comparable to The Republik in terms of target market, ticketed concert model, and Honolulu geography.
• Brooklyn Bowl / Brooklyn Steel (Bowery Presents): Bowery Presents operates mid-sized music venues (Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Steel, Music Hall of Williamsburg) hosting touring acts in similar production-grade rooms to The Republik. Comparable in capacity range, ticketing approach, and F&B integration, though geographically separate from Hawaii.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/jointherepublik
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheRepublikHI
• Instagraminstagram.com/jointherepublik
• TikToktiktok.com/@jointherepublik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-republik-honolulu

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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