Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins What an electrifying few hours I experienced in Los Angeles as prestigious HBCU marching bands enveloped the glowing green turf of Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium with performances that captivated us all.

This is the first time the Honda Battle of the Bands were on the West Coast. Montgomery hosted the event in 2023.

In its Los Angeles debut, the event brought culture, pride and a special GloRilla performance to SoFi Stadium.

For the first time, the Honda Battle of the Bands brought its legacy to the West Coast, proving that HBCU culture thrives anywhere.

For the 19th year, Honda has supported and amplified HBCU culture with its annual Battle of the Bands showcase. But this year, Honda took the initiative further by hosting it in Los Angeles for the first time.

The Honda Battle of the Bands showcased six HBCU marching bands at SoFi Stadium, celebrating culture and awarding $50,000 grants for music education.

The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) will again feature the Mighty Marching Hornets Band (MMHB) of Alabama State University. The national event will take place on Feb 1 in Inglewood, California at the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium, which is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.