- Hampton University and University of Arkansas Pine Bluff selected by fans as final two bands in 2025 HBOB lineup
- Nick Cannon, star of the classic film “Drumline,” will serve as HBOB celebrity host
- Tickets for Feb. 1, 2025 showcase now on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation’s premier showcase for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, today revealed the full lineup of participating schools and announced that multi-hyphenate entertainer and entrepreneur Nick Cannon will serve as the celebrity host for the event’s first-ever West Coast show on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Watch the reveal video of the full marching band lineup at https://honda.us/HBOB2025Lineup.