Get ready to feel the rhythm and soul as the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands makes its debut in Jackson, ...

The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) 2025 kicked off Black History Month by making history this weekend with its first-ever West Coast appearance, bringing… ...

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands has showcased musical talent and generated significant revenue, providing over $1.7 million in scholarships for participating colleges and universities.

You can see the influence of HBCU culture in the marching styles of Los Angeles—area high school bands and dance troupes like the Divas of Compton.

For the 19th year, Honda has amplified HBCU culture with its annual Battle of the Bands showcase in Los Angeles for the first time.

Honda Battle Of The Bands 2025 Brings HBCU Spirit To West Coast In its Los Angeles debut, the event brought culture, pride and a special GloRilla performance to SoFi Stadium.

The 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) celebrated its 10th anniversary with a weekend overflowing with vibrant performances, community-driven initiatives, and a powerful tribute to ...

And to Oliver’s point, HBCU band culture has already gone global. Just ask Florida Memorial’s ROAR Marching Band, which performed at the 2023 Festival des Bandafolie’s on the outskirts of Paris.

RECAP: HBCU Bands Took Over SoFi Stadium—And It Was Everything For the first time, the Honda Battle of the Bands brought its legacy to the West Coast, proving that HBCU culture thrives anywhere.

The Orange Blossom Classic Battle of the Bands showcased HBCU culture as North Carolina Central’s Marching Sound Machine battled Alabama State’s Mighty Marching Hornets.

Nick Cannon speaking on the importance of HBCU band culture at the 2025 Honda Battle Of The Bands press conference.