HBCU Bands
HBCU Band Battle Expands to South Florida for MLK Weekend
"HBCU Band Battle Expands to South Florida for MLK Weekend"HBCU culture meets South Florida sunshine as the National Battle of the Bands debuts in The Palm Beaches for MLK Weekend 2026.
HBCU Division I Band Rankings Oct. 2025: A New No. 1
"HBCU Division I Band Rankings Oct. 2025: A New No. 1"The October Red Lobster Band of The Year Division I rankings feature a shakeup at the top.
HBCU Division II Band Rankings Oct ’25: Big Movers Make Impact
"HBCU Division II Band Rankings Oct ’25: Big Movers Make Impact"The competition in the Division II ranks of the Red Lobster Band of The Year championship is heating up.
HBCU band reinstated, questions remain
"HBCU band reinstated, questions remain"Fort Valley State moves to bring the marching band back after hazing allegations.
Jackson State Honors Band Legacy with Homecoming Uniforms
"Jackson State Honors Band Legacy with Homecoming Uniforms"Jackson State celebrates its band legacy with Homecoming uniforms inspired by the world-famous Sonic Boom of the South marching band.
HBCU band director speaks out against ESPN competition
"HBCU band director speaks out against ESPN competition"Another major HBCU band director is speaking out against the Red Lobster Band of the Year.
HBCU band students arrested on hazing charges
"HBCU band students arrested on hazing charges"Fort Valley State University grapples with serious allegations as the HBCU suspends its Blue Machine Marching Band due to hazing incidents.
PA Announcer Apologizes to Plus-Sized HBCU Dance Team
"PA Announcer Apologizes to Plus-Sized HBCU Dance Team"After distasteful halftime remarks about the Honey Beez, FAMU’s band announcer has apologized. Read his statement here. HBCU band suspended amid hazing allegations
"HBCU band suspended amid hazing allegations"Fort Valley State's marching band has been suspended as the football program reaches a critical stretch.
Atlanta area high schools to shine in Red Lobster Band of the Year
"Atlanta area high schools to shine in Red Lobster Band of the Year"The Red Lobster Band of the Year will once again include a competition between Atlanta-area high schools.
Jackson State University band wants out of ESPN rankings
"Jackson State University band wants out of ESPN rankings"Jackson State’s band wants out of the Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings.
HBCU band competition judges revealed
"HBCU band competition judges revealed"Meet the judges behind the scores on the Red Lobster Band of The Year.
HBCU bands in Division II chasing Virginia State early
"HBCU bands in Division II chasing Virginia State early"The Virginia State Trojan Explosion continues to excel as we head towards the third Red Lobster Band of The Year.