Get ready for the ultimate HBCU takeover at SoFi Stadium! Experience the energy of The Market, The Yard, and the Black College Expo, all leading up to the iconic Honda Battle of the Bands. Dive into the full schedule of activations, locations, and times below—and join us as we drive the legacy of HBCUs like never before!

Sep 12, 2024 · Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation’s premier showcase for Historically Black College and University marching bands, today revealed the full lineup of participating schools and announced that multi-hyphenate entertainer and entrepreneur Nick Cannon will serve as the celebrity host for the event’s first-ever West Coast show on ...

The All-Star Battle of the Bands was created in 2002 to showcase the talents of the country’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, entertain audiences both young and old, and support the HBCU music community with scholarships.

May 17, 2024 · National Battle of the Bands Band Camp will be held from July 17-19, 2024, at HCC Northeast – North Forest Campus. Scheduled from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., this event is part of the countdown to the 2024 event, aiming to prepare and inspire young musicians in …

Oct 5, 2024 · Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation's premier showcase for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, today revealed the full lineup of participating schools featuring Hampton University's The Marching Force.

Sep 12, 2024 · We are thrilled to announce the six outstanding schools that will perform at Honda Battle of the Bands on February 1, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California! We’ve got the venue and date locked in.

Sep 12, 2024 · TORRANCE, Calif. – Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) fans have made their voices heard, casting votes online to select the final two HBCU bands to perform at the live event: Hampton University and University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. The full HBOB 2025 lineup includes: Alabama A&M University – Marching Maroon and White Band

4 days ago · Nick Cannon speaking on the importance of HBCU band culture at the 2025 Honda Battle Of The Bands press conference. He’s set to host the event this afternoon at the SoFi stadium in Inglewood, CA.

Sep 19, 2024 · Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation’s premier showcase for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, today revealed the full lineup of participating schools and announced that multi-hyphenate entertainer and entrepreneur Nick Cannon will serve as the celebrity host for the event’s first-ever West Coast show ...

Apr 30, 2024 · TORRANCE, Calif. – The Honda Battle of the Bands, an event showcasing HBCU marching bands, will make its West Coast debut at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 1, 2025. For the first time, six of the best HBCU marching bands will perform live at …