The battle was the moment that many of the HBCU bands work for, a showdown to see who’s the best band but it was also a moment to inspire. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Members of the Southern University's Human Jukebox Marching band perform during the National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium, Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Houston.

“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.