This past weekend, several HBCUs (historically Black colleges & universities) participated in the 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) at NRG Stadium. This was the 10th anniversary of ...

“Next time, we’d love to add student art or use a bigger venue so we don’t have to turn bands away.” But for now, the focus is April 26—a night of music, purpose, and teen-powered action.

Regional bands and duos have until April 1 to apply to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center's "Get the Gig" battle of the bands. The competition will be May 22 at Paradigm Coffee & Music in Sheboygan.

Schools Announced For National Battle Of The Bands Taking Place In Houston. 8 schools will showcase their musical talents August 23 at NRG Stadium.

The 2025 PEPSI National Battle of the Bands returns to Houston on Saturday, August 23, at NRG Stadium. See the official lineup here.

The “battle” seemed to have been pushed entirely out of the way by the much more important half of the event: the bands. ADVERTISEMENT “I think it’s more supposed to be a fun time, and just a way for ...