This year’s Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) took place in Inglewood, Calif., at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, for the first time on the West Coast. This year’s lineup included the following bands, some making a return to the annual showcase of marching bands. Alabama A&M University – Marching Maroon and White Band… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Made First West Coast Appearance at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium
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Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
North Carolina A&T University and Southern University are the first two bands selected to perform at the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Los Angeles Fan voting starts today to select two of six participating bands to be announced on Sept. 10 Tickets for the Feb. 1, 2025 event are now on… Continue reading Honda Battle of the Bands Announces First 2 HBCU Marching Bands for 2025 Lineup
The Season for Battle of the Bands Has Officially Started
One of the greatest traditions at HBCUs (Historically black colleges and universities) is the viewing of the marching bands. This year, it kicked off in Houston with a spectacular showing full of college bands and hip-hop performers. According to Sports Illustrated, the PepsiCo National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) took place at NRG Stadium in… Continue reading The Season for Battle of the Bands Has Officially Started
Ricky Smiley, Loni Love and 2 Chainz Was ‘Driving the Legacy’ for the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands
This past weekend was the 18th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase (HBOB) and this year’s edition was the first one to take place at an HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities). Alabama State University was the location that is not too far from Honda’s Automobile Plant which is based in Lincoln, Alabama. The… Continue reading Ricky Smiley, Loni Love and 2 Chainz Was ‘Driving the Legacy’ for the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands
