DALLAS, TX — September 10, 2026 — Leap Event Technology is teaming up with Sounds of the Ocean for its limited run at Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, from October 15, 2026 through April 30, 2027. As an Executive Producer, Leap will drive ticketing, marketing, audience development, and strategic advisory behind the award-winning attraction. The partnership builds on Leap’s existing collaboration with Sounds of the Ocean on its planetarium tour.
Created by international wellness, art, and music collective Embodied Sounds, Inc., Sounds of the Ocean wraps guests in floor-to-ceiling cinematic ocean imagery, immersive projection art, and an original score woven with authentic whale and dolphin recordings. This multi-sensory experience is an official United Nations Ocean Decade Activity, and it has been featured by PBS, National Geographic Abu Dhabi, Forbes, USA Today, and Rolling Stone.
Through the partnership, Leap will strategize and implement marketing campaigns designed to reach both visiting travelers and the local Oʻahu community, grow its audience to maximize ticket sales across its run, and provide data-driven marketing consulting to help Embodied Sounds scale this internationally recognized experience.
“The most compelling attractions today create an emotional connection that stays with guests long after they leave. Sounds of the Ocean captures what makes immersive experiences so powerful: it’s meaningful, memorable, and purpose-driven. Helping bring this experience to more audiences and ensuring every detail reflects the depth of what Embodied Sounds has created is exactly the kind of work we set out to deliver,” stated Allison Niedermeier Lee, SVP of Strategy and Head of Attractions at Leap Event Technology.
The mission runs deeper than entertainment. Ten percent of every Sounds of the Ocean ticket sold in Waikīkī benefits the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Research Project, an organization that has pulled more than 1.28 million pounds of marine debris from the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary since 2020. For Leap, that meant building a growth strategy to reach the right people at the right time and turn that connection into ticket sales to directly fund ocean conservation.
“With Sounds of the Ocean, we’re not just inviting people to witness the magic beneath the surface,” said co-creator Joshua Sam Miller. “We’re inviting them to reconnect with nature and leave inspired to help protect the waters that support all life.”
Tickets for Sounds of the Ocean at Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are on sale now at tickets.soundsoftheocean.com/waikiki-hi.
About Leap Event Technology
Leap is a strategic growth partner for event producers and IP holders, providing a full suite of integrated live event solutions as well as advisory, analytics, and marketing services. By taking a data-led approach to ticketing, mobile apps, experiential marketing, and event management, Leap turns guest stats into revenue-driving strategies. With offices in Dallas, Montreal, and Sydney, plus an expansive remote workforce, Leap’s team is equipped to help organizers connect with audiences and bring culture-shifting experiences to fans around the world. Leap’s client list includes some of the most iconic names in sports, music, fandom conventions, and attractions. Learn more at www.leapevent.tech.
About Embodied Sounds, Inc.
Embodied Sounds is an award-winning immersive experience design studio, music label, and film distributor specializing in spatial audio. Headquartered in Hawaiʻi with remote offices in Germany, we create experiences through sound, technology, and storytelling that support wellbeing, deepen connection, and inspire action for environmental conservation. Our work is strengthened through partnerships with 1% for the Planet, the UN Ocean Decade, and EU4Ocean.
About Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Located just steps from the legendary shores of Waikīkī Beach, Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers travelers an authentic Hawaiian experience through exceptional accommodations, locally inspired dining, cultural programming, and immersive experiences that celebrate the beauty and spirit of Hawaiʻi. The resort is committed to enriching guest stays through meaningful connections with the destination, its people, and its natural environment.
About Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to protect the sensitive wildlife and critical habitats of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands) from the threats of marine debris.