GloRilla’s “MARCH” video features Wilberforce University’s HBCU band in a bold halftime-style performance. Watch the full ...

“Folded” is the biggest hit of Kehlani’s career thus far. Since its release in June 2025, it has been covered by some of the hottest artists and HBCU marching bands. Jackson State’s marching band, the ...

HOUSTON — The PEPSI National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is commemorating Black Music Month by re-airing its documentary, "Celebrating Champions of Culture," which highlights the talent, traditions, ...

It’s this backing from Honda that brought almost 60,000 people to SoFi over the weekend for HBOB. Hosted by Nick Cannon, the moment recalls his role as Devon Miles in Drumline the 2002 film that ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - As the nation celebrates Black Music Month this June, ‘Sounds of the Valley’ paid tribute to one of the most vibrant and powerful expressions of Black ...

Let's get the marching bands debates started for 2025! HOUSTON — HBCU Bandheads will heavily criticize a marching band's song selection, sound, field progression, execution, drum majors, auxiliaries ...

The stage is set for fans to hear the sounds of HBCU marching bands poised to ignite the city of Jackson, Mississippi. The 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands will occur at Veterans ...

The National Battle of the Bands is a professional-level music competition between college bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Celebrated HBCU Marching Band Showcase Launches Inaugural South Florida Edition January 16--18, 2026, at Florida ...

College football is back but for historically Black colleges and universities, the marching band is the real show. The 10th annual Pepsi National Battle of the Bands took over Houston's NRG Stadium ...

Following Jackson State’s statement about ESPN’s Band of the Year competition, Bethune-Cookman band director Donovan Wells released a lengthy statement on social media speaking about the competition ...