WELCOME To thE Pepsi NATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS Where the ZERO QUARTER will take place with the battle of the bands in the stands and on the field. October 28, 2022, Friday, 7:00 PM Come out and enjoy a night of great music from two of the best bands in the nation, Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" and Southern University's "Human Jukebox." You do not want to miss out on the biggest band battle of the year! HOUSTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) presented by Toyota today announced Cricket Wireless is extending its sponsorship of NBOTB for two more years . "The Road To Houston: Preparing To Battle. Go towww.HBCUCULTURE.comor download the HBCU CULTURE FOUNDATION APP for Merch, Group Tickets(9) or More, Sponsorship Opportunities and More! Webber Marketing & Consulting, LLC ALL these band are incredible but looking from the sidelines over here in Cali, I just keep my eyes (and ears) off Southerns band. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bojangles Coliseum They then continued to outscore the Bulldogs 32-26 in the second half to come away with the victory. Honda also supported nonprofit organizations within the host city of Montgomery through $100,000 in local grants and $20,000 to two nonprofit organizations that partnered with Honda on a new mural installed on the ASU campus. Required fields are marked *. 2022 National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on August 27, 2022. Credit: Kyle T. Mosley and Kyle A. Mosley for HBCU Legends Lastly, the bands would cease to exist without these men and women who organize and lead. This year's HBOB theme, "Driving the Legacy," celebrated the distinct culture and heritage of HBCUs, honoring HBCU traditions and the important role these institutions play in providing higher education and opportunities for advancement to the Black community. The event was only an exhibition. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. SMH. BCU and pvamu should be at the top they were really good. Whether you're driving yourself, catching MARTA, or hopping in an Uber or Lyft, there are plenty of convenient ways to get to State Farm Arena. 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Also why is gsu above pv gsu had a really boring show. *** A portion of All Ticket Sales will be Donated to Morris Brown College ***. Building on Honda's longstanding support for HBCUs, each of the six participating universities also received a $50,000 grant from Honda to support their music education and career development programs. State Farm Arena is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, near the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. The Lady Jaguars got off to a good start, going into halftime with a 34-27 lead. The National Battle of the Bands has become a prelude to the HBCU football season. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Toni! Backpacks and hard-sided bags of any kind are also prohibited. Bethune Cookman University Marching Wildcats was awesome and amazing marching was flawless, sound clarity was great drum majors powerful and dance team was beautiful. No winner was declared. After fans . To learn more about our protocols, clickhere. Lady Jag's shot the lights out on . It's more than just a saying for participants at the 2023 HBCU All Star Battle of the Bands, it's a lifestyle. Thanks to the support of Harris County Houston Sports Authority and the City of Houston, the National Battle of the Bands event will attract thousands of fans, alumni and students. Advertisement. Don't miss out on any HBCU news and analysis! In addition to the marching band performances at the 2023 Invitational Showcase, HBOB also included anHBCU College Fair hosted by ASUto connect high school students with representatives from ASU, Savannah State University and Virginia State University. Honda Battle of the Bands is the nation's premier showcase for HBCU marching bands and dance teams. The vision of the events creator, Derek Webber, is to strengthen the connection of the community to Historically Black Colleges and Universities by showcasing select marching bands and the role they play in educating aspiring musicians and developing future leaders. The 2022 National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) did not disappoint the record-setting crowd of 55,000 fans inside NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 27. The battle kicks off Black History Month with performances from six of the top HBCU marching bands in the country, in addition to special performances by two of the best high school marching bands in Atlanta. The event will also feature a college fair at the College Football Hall of Fame. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK. The HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands has returned to the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Honda's mission is to create products and services that improve lives while conducting business in a sustainable manner and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Here are the matchups, Isaiah Land and Mark Evans will be at the NFL Combine. The Atlanta Hawks &State Farm Arena maintainthat the health and safety of our fans, players, partners, and staff is our top priority. Where the ZERO QUARTER will take place with the battle of the bands in the stands and on the field. Each of the six bands received an all-expenses-paid trip to the HBOB Invitational Showcase. Really, really good.. Heart and soul: The sounds you love and things you see wouldnt be possible without these groups. What would an HBCU band be without its dance team? The announcement was made Wednesday on the Honda Battle of The Bands' instagram page, with a video featuring Alabama State alumnus Ricky Smiley. February 18 PRESHOW STARTS: 11AM CST BATTLE BEGINS: 12PM CST In-Person Experience Virtual Experience Accommodations Sanders then requested his new pre-game song of choice be played for the group, but the sound was removed from the video. The 3rd annual National Battle of the Bands took place in Houstons NRG Stadium on August 27th. The Ultimate Marching Band Battle is designed to provide funding . a carbonhouse experience, Southern vs Alabama State, Jackson vs Miles, Talladega vs Alabama A&M, Weapons (guns, knives, pepper spray, mace, chains, spiked bracelets, brass knuckles, etc.). The four bands with the most votes automatically secured their spots in the lineup, while the other two bands were selected by the HBOB committee. HBCU Battle of the Bands returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, Investigation underway after body found in Montgomery, Montgomery nurse battles stage four colon cancer, Rep. Sewell speaks on federal assistance in storm recovery efforts, Black Belt Community Foundation continues assistance during Jubilee. ATLANTA (PRWEB) October 11, 2022 HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band and dance team exhibition in the world, will return to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Feb. 4, 2023.The event-packed, family-friendly day will be filled with marching band performances from six premier HBCUs and for the first time ever, two local high . Battle of the Bands featuring Delaware State University, Virgina . Honda has impacted the lives of more than 200,000 students and awarded over $14 million in grants in support of HBCU education programs and facilities improvements. "At HBCUs, it's kind of traditional that the bands kind of coincides," Sanders said in a YouTube video posted by Well Off Media. Please take a second and sign up for our FREE newsletter and get breaking HBCU Sports news delivered to your inbox! Obviously it wasnt a show without Norfolk Stateduh! Guest on WWL New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 Houston (Ralph Cooper), FOX26 in Houston with host Isiah Carey, WBOK New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), 103.7 The Game (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), and Offscript TV on YouTube. Thats what you suppose to is vote over and over again. How come yall always hate the marching storm they were really good and way do yall think southern won I was there and southern just did there average stuff. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2022 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This event starts the season off with a BANG! HBCU Battle of the Bands 2022 in Duluth, Ga. - YouTube 0:00 / 1:03 HBCU Battle of the Bands 2022 in Duluth, Ga. 11Alive 1.08M subscribers Subscribe 6.8K views 10 months ago. Dr. Timmey T. Zachery is the director of the historically-renowned marching band that was founded during World War II. Charlotte, NC 28205. Honda requested all HBCU marching bands to participate in this year's HBOB program. The only band guaranteed to show up and show out!! Below are videos of each band performance. HBCU CULTURE HOMECOMING & Battle of The Bands Tour is here! This year featured an exciting change of format as the bands were allowed to face different sides of the stadium during field performances. To access the Omni Hotels North and South towers, exit through Gate 7 and walk west on Andrew Young International Blvd NW towards Marietta St NW. HBOB celebrates its 18th year and is set to return live on February 18, 2023. Posted on May 17, 2022 Courtesy of National Battle of the Bands HOUSTON, TEXAS - Event organizers for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota announced that this year's event will take place on Saturday, August 27 at NRG Stadium and will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CST. Presented by Toyota check out the 2022 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota Recap National Battle of the Bands: Honda Battle of the Bands 2023 Join hosts Rickey Smiley & Loni Love as they kick off HBOB 2023 - both live & virtually from Alabama State University - featuring a dynamic Halftime Performance by ASU Alum, 2 Chainz! Just get your school together like we did. Fans of all ages enjoyed performances from Alabama A&M- Marching Maroon and White Band, Alcorn State- Sound of Dyn-O-mite, Bethune Cookman- Marching Wild Cats, Grambling State- World Famed Tiger Marching Band, Kentucky State- Mighty Marching Thorobreds, North Carolina A&T- Blue and Gold Marching Machine, Prairie View A&M- Marching Storm, and Southern University- Human Jukebox. 2700 E Independence Blvd Required fields are marked *. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates and Grandmother taught at an HBCU! And I think you can knock it out of the park.. The collegefairenabled prospective college students to meet with marching band and admissions recruiters to discuss admissions requirements, financial aid, student life and scholarship opportunities. Published: Nov. 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM PST. Total package is the Best for 2022!!!!!!. January 14 . ! Honda Battle of the Bands 2023 Lineup Watch on A 4-Part Docuseries Watch Now Honda believes that HBCUs play a unique and critical role in providing higher education and opportunities for advancement to the Black community. Most recently published results first (Latest First), Six HBCU Marching Bands Selected to Perform in 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands, Most recently published results last (Oldest First). The six HBCU marching bands that performed in the 2023 HBOB Invitational Showcase included both first-time and veteran HBOB bands: Alabama State University, Mighty Marching Hornets - 7th. I analyzed each band's show and gave my score . The 49th Bayou Classic "Battle of the Bands" grades and rankings for Southern's Human Jukebox and World-Famed Marching Band. We discuss the experience of Marching in an HBCU Marching Band and why to some students it is a very important part of their college life. !So proud of you!! ', The Dancing Dolls gave a very nice performance to the Dreamgirls song 'One Night Only.'. It's the second performance of Grambling that I witnessed this season that had a strange feel at the end. Purses (including fashion backpack purses) and diaper bags that have the appearance of backpacks will be allowed, provided that they meet the 14" x 14" x 6" size requirement. HBCU CULTURE HOMECOMING & Battle of The Bands Tour is here! Advancing its corporate social responsibility, Honda and the Honda USA Foundation support this direction through giving focused on education, the environment, mobility, traffic safety and community. Six marching bands were selected to perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands at Alabama State University. Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends Under Mr. Harris, the Roneagles. The Dolls. About Honda Corporate Social ResponsibilityFor more than 60 years in the U.S., Honda has been committed to making positive contributions to the communities where its customers and associates live and work. The Omni Hotel will be on your left. Featuring: NBA Court show On Court Battle Southern vs Alabama State, Jackson vs Miles, Talladega vs Alabama A&M Drumline Battle Mass Band Performance Your ticket will include a weekend pass for the following events: BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Each Year Honda Motors presents its beloved annual event "Battle of the Bands", in honor of H.B.C.U. No winner was declared. My Notable Interviews: Deion Sanders (Head Coach, Hall of Famer), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (Hall of Famer), Cam Jordan (NFL Player), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). The Road To Houston: Preparing to Battle", is a scholarship initiative created by The Webber, to bring together those who love and seek to support HBCUs, HBCU Bands and its band members; while celebrating the talent, contribution and impact of HBCU marching bands on the culture, and the roles they play in educating aspiring musicians and developing future leaders. ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley hosted the HBOB live event, while Emmy and two-time NAACP Image Award-winning host, comedian, and Prairie View A&M University alumnaLoni Love hosted the HBOB livestream. WITH YO BAD SELF!!! These programs provide unforgettable experiences and opportunities for HBCU students, including meeting and networking with peers from other HBCU schools. Whatever Sanders reasons are, he clearly understands that HBCU culture is powerful. The tunes slowed-down the pace and energy. I analyzed each band's show and gave my score from 0 to 10, with 10 being the highest, for each marching component the bands exhibited. Two Atlanta high schools, Pebblebrook and Westlake, will also perform for the first time! there are currently no upcoming events. This year, immediately following the battle of the bands, fans were treated to a concert by Migos. FOLLOW Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mighty.marching.hornets/?hl=enFOLLOW Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.mighty.marching.hornets/FOLLOW Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_ASUMMHBE SURE TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE ! The event will be held at Alabama State University . Professional Wrestling at Super Abari Game Bar HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest And Battle Of The Bands Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bojangles' Coliseum 'Danger' was being played for the dance routine; also, spotlighting the Tootsie Roll and New Orleans Bounce. The expectancy of great times by young and old alike will be ELECTRIC! The Pepsi National Battle Of The Bands (NBOTB) is back once again for another electrifying documentary release called "The Road To Houston: Preparing To Battle presented by Toyota. THE BATTLE IS BACK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023 at 3PM MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM ATLANTA, GA Purchase Group Tickets Purchase Individual Tickets *Find Your Fan Section FEATURING: ALABAMA STATE - BETHUNE-COOKMAN - NORTH CAROLINA A&T - NORFOLK STATE - SOUTH CAROLINA STATE - TENNESSEE STATE - PEBBLEBROOK HIGH SCHOOL - WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL !! Bands. HBCU Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands 2022 It's time for the ultimate showdown! Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Nobody Does It Better Often imitated but NEVER ever Duplicated THE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND aka THE HUMAN JUKE BOX and the FABULOUS DANCING DOLLS were Dynamic Kudos to all the Bands that came out to make the event a very memorable one. The host for this episode is Gwen Harris. These programs provide unforgettable experiences and opportunities for HBCU students, including meeting and networking with peers from other HBCU schools. Event organizers have generated more than $700,000 in scholarships for the participating colleges and universities. The Pride of HBCU Marching Bands. BGMM you did that! The Mirage (Drum Major) took the field with his standard routine. State Farm Arena Management reserves the right to prohibit other items as deemed necessary. One band. Posted on September 1, 2022 The 3rd annual National Battle of the Bands took place in Houston's NRG Stadium on August 27th. Marking its return to a live event format for the first time since 2020, HBOB also was held for the first time on an HBCU campus, featuring spectacular performances from six marching bands representing HBCUs. Ton! Backpacks (with the exception of single-compartment drawstring bags that meet the NBA bag-size requirements and media backpacks that have been screened at the media entrance). National Battle of the Bands announces new film The Road to Houston: Preparing to Battle, NBOTB NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURER LUDWIG MUSSER', CRICKET WIRELESS TO PRESENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO EIGHT NATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITORS. After fans nationwide cast more than 100,000 online votes, the final six bands were selected through a voting process that included HBOB fans, HBCU band directors and students, and Honda representatives. I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. The 49th Bayou Classic "Battle of the Bands" grades and rankings for Southern's Human Jukebox and World-Famed Marching Band. Fans can join the conversation using #HBOB and follow along as the final six bands journey commences to the Invitational Showcase on official HBOB social media channels: Honda and Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesFor over 30 years, Honda has supported the success and dreams of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students through initiatives including the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and Honda Battle of the Bands. Visit HBCUsBandTogether.org to learn more. Hondas mission is to create products and services that improve lives while conducting business in a sustainable manner and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Copyright 2022 WANF. After the video was posted, many online accused Sanders of being an HBCU culture vulture and trying to bring HBCU experiences to a PWI. It is likely Sanders wants to keep it under wraps until the fall. Location. Your ticket will include a weekend pass for the following events: This year's showcase will feature:Southern University, Jackson State University, Miles College, Talladega College, Alabama A&M, & Alabama State University, Hosted By: Curtis Akeem aka Dolla Watson, Viddy n Da City & Oh. Hosted by Viticus Thomas, Ohavia Phillips and Curtis Dolla Watson Akeem, a ticket includes access to The Battle of The Bands event, Fan Fest and College Career Fair. Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @ktmoze. The evening's showcase featured eight. I know its a difference, but it dont have to be. Our address is1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303. Honda is excited to carry on the HBOB tradition of bringing together students, alumni and fans to recognize the talents of these spectacular marching bands and dance teams, said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. For over 30 years Honda has supported HBCUs in their unique and critical role of providing higher education and opportunities for advancement to the Black community, so hosting HBOB on an HBCU campus for the first time feels like coming home.. The Honda Battle of the Bands (sometimes abbreviated The Honda or HBOB) is an annual marching band exhibition in the United States which features performances by bands from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Your email address will not be published. Downfield procession to the classic by Alexander O'Neal and Cherelle, 'Saturday Love. Honda and Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesFor over 30 years, Honda has supported the success and dreams of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students through initiatives including the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and Honda Battle of the Bands. tune for The Orchesis dance team. We like one big happy family.. Vote now for the 2022 HBCU Sports Band of the Year. The National Battle of the Bands event was created to be the nations best kick-off to the fall marching band season by showcasing new performances of the countrys top marching bands.