National Battle of the Bands

National Battle of the Bands Enhancing the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities marching bands, while developing students through music and education.
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08/28/2026

The countdown is here. 🔥

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands returns to The Palm Beaches for MLK Weekend, January 15–17, 2027!

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the music, culture, and legacy of HBCUs.

📅 Save the date. Mark your calendars. We’ll see you in The Palm Beaches!

🎟️: Available SEPTEMBER 23RD
Join our e-mail list at NationalBattleoftheBands.com (link in bio) for more announcements on bands, tickets, events, and travel.

08/27/2026

We’re taking it back.

Each week, we’re revisiting the sounds, arrangements, and unforgettable moments that defined previous marching band eras and seasons.

If you’re a true band fan, you’ll love these weekly drops celebrating the best of marching band culture.

“Footsteps In The Dark” | Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands at the 2024 National Battle of The Bands.

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08/27/2026

Thank you to all of our freshman musicians’ parents for bringing your students to the Land of Golden Sunshine! Now, it’s time for us to help them become even better musicians and scholars. Freshman Pre-Drill was one for the books!🎩



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👨‍💻 Editor: Calhoun Productions

The countdown begins. 🔥The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands returns to The Palm Beaches for MLK Weekend, January 15–17...
08/13/2026

The countdown begins. 🔥

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands returns to The Palm Beaches for MLK Weekend, January 15–17, 2027!

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the music, culture, and legacy of HBCUs.

📅 Save the date. Mark your calendars. We’ll see you in The Palm Beaches!

Join our e-mail list at NationalBattleoftheBands.com (link in bio) for more announcements on bands, tickets, events, and travel.

08/07/2026

🚨NEW SERIES DROP: 🎶
I’m Just Here For The Band™️ EP.2

The National Battle of the Bands & The Yard Cultr presents an interactive game built to test, grow, excite and expand marching band culture and knowledge.

We took a band song and scrambled it into a 2-second clip. Can you crack it?

🎧 Listen. Guess. Level up your band IQ.

BNDFAN 🙌🏾
Name the Band | Name the Song

BNDHEAD 🎖️
Name the Band | Name the Song | Name the Artist | Name the Year

BND AFICIONADO 🏆
Name the Band | Name the Song | Name the Artist | Name the Year | Name the Arranger

Drop your answers below 👇 Let’s see who’s really here for the band.🔥

08/06/2026

We’re taking it back.

Each week, we’re revisiting the sounds, arrangements, and unforgettable moments that defined previous marching band eras and seasons.

If you’re a true band fan, you’ll love these weekly drops celebrating the best of marching band culture.

“Tomorrow” | Southern University Human Jukebox vs. PVAMU 2022

🎶: Southern Univ. Human Jukebox
🎥: Human Jukebox Media x A1Media Bands

07/25/2026

🚨NEW SERIES DROP: 🎶
I’m Just Here For The Band™️

The National Battle of the Bands & The Yard Cultr presents an interactive game built to test, grow, excite and expand marching band culture and knowledge.

We took a band song and scrambled it into a 2-second clip. Can you crack it?

🎧 Listen. Guess. Level up your band IQ.

BNDFAN 🙌🏾
Name the Band | Name the Song

BNDHEAD 🎖️
Name the Band | Name the Song | Name the Artist | Name the Year

BND AFICIONADO 🏆
Name the Band | Name the Song | Name the Artist | Name the Year | Name the Arranger

Drop your answers below 👇 Let’s see who’s really here for the band.🔥

07/20/2026

The road to Dallas starts now. 🛣️

All roads lead to Dallas, Texas, as the 2027 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands takes The Next Stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

🗓️ Weekend of August 27, 2027

Get ready to experience the sights, the sounds, the culture, and the unmatched tradition of HBCU marching bands on one of the world’s biggest stages.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan, proud alum, student, or experiencing NBOTB for the very first time, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.

Save the date. Start making plans. The road to Dallas starts now.

Visit NationalBattleoftheBands.com/Dallas to stay up to date on band announcements, tickets, travel information, and more.

Every great journey is shaped by the people and places that become part of the story.Before we turn the page, we want to...
07/14/2026

Every great journey is shaped by the people and places that become part of the story.

Before we turn the page, we want to pause and simply say…

Thank you, Houston. ❤️

Thank you to the City of Houston, our partners, sponsors, volunteers, alumni, HBCUs, marching bands, and the thousands of fans who welcomed us, celebrated with us, and helped make every Pepsi National Battle of the Bands weekend so memorable.

Together, we created unforgettable performances, lifelong memories, and moments that celebrated the excellence, tradition, and culture of HBCUs.

While the annual August event enters The Next Stage in Dallas, Houston will continue to be an important part of the NBOTB family. We’re proud to continue investing in the community through programs like NBOTB Band Camp and The Emerging Experience, creating opportunities to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders.

Houston helped shape our story, and for that, we’ll always be grateful.

Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the partnership. Thank you for believing in our mission.

With gratitude,

The National Battle of the Bands Family

🔥 Are you ready?The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands is bringing the sound, the energy, and the unmatched tradition of...
07/14/2026

🔥 Are you ready?

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands is bringing the sound, the energy, and the unmatched tradition of HBCU marching band culture to Dallas, Texas for The Next Stage.

📍 AT&T Stadium (Home of the Dallas Cowboys), Arlington, Texas
🗓️ Weekend of August 27, 2027

Get ready for the show-stopping performances, unforgettable moments, and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that brings alumni, students, families, and fans together from across the country.

Whether you’re representing your alma mater, reconnecting with friends, or experiencing NBOTB for the very first time, this is the weekend you won’t want to miss.

If you’ve experienced NBOTB, you already know. If you haven’t, Dallas is where your story begins.

Save the date. Tag your crew. Start making plans.

Dallas is set. The Next Stage is waiting.

📬 Be the first to know.

Join our Dallas email list for exclusive updates on participating bands, tickets, hotels, weekend events, and more.

🔗 nationalbattleofthebands.com/dallas

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