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HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands MLK Weekend Edition

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The Battle of the Bands MLK Weekend Edition includes six marching bands from various historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Jackson State University, Miles College, Southern University and Talladega College. HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands attracts sought-after band performers and HBCU alumni and supporters from across the nation. The event includes precision drumlines, high energy routines, marching band techniques, show-stopping dance teams and live performances by local and national artists. Tickets for Sunday’s ‘Battle of The Bands MLK Weekend Edition’ are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

The HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest & Battle of The Bands MLK Weekend Edition event commences the HBCU Culture $10 Million Scholarship Initiative for 2023. Each participating marching band will receive a $20,000 scholarship towards their band’s program, along with other educational experiences provided by the HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation. Proceeds from tickets, sponsorships and donations are devoted directly to meet their goal.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the 2023 Focus HBCU Institution at Morris Brown College. To learn more and secure tickets for the ‘HBCU Culture Homecoming Fest & Battle of The Bands MLK Weekend Edition’ at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, visit StateFarmArena.com or HBCUCulture.com.