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Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presents ‘The Best of the Battles’ in honor of Black History Month

The Best of the Battles' film series celebrates HBCU marching band culture, airing during Black History Month. Don't miss this tribute to excellence!
WAPT

Battle of the Bands to feature HBCU favorites, including 'Sonic Boom of the South'

A huge event is expected to bring multiple historically Black colleges and universities' marching bands to the Capital City.The 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands is scheduled for ...
AOL

‘The energy is unmatched’: HBCU marching bands battle it out in South Florida

Those looking for a reprieve from the National College Football Championship festivities might want to make the drive to the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, which is hosting its inaugural South ...
Tallahassee Democrat

ESPN HBCU Band of the Year contest: How did FAMU Marching 100 perform?

Florida A&M University's "incomparable" Marching 100 band was unable to defend its title in the 2025 HBCU Band of the Year national championship by ESPN. After taking home the trophy in last year’s ...

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Presents The Best of the Battles, Airing in Honor of Black History Month

As part of Black History Month programming, The Best of the Battles serves as both a retrospective and a forward-looking tribute, reinforcing the role of HBCU marching bands as cultural ambassadors ...
Miami Herald

‘The energy is unmatched’: HBCU marching bands battle it out in South Florida

North Carolina A&T University’s The Blue and Gold Marching Machine will perform at the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in Palm beach during Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. Courtesy of National ...