The 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Several HBCU bands will be in the capital city later this month for the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands.
Organizers gathered at Visit Jackson this morning to give the media a sneak peek of the event.
Those bands will be at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31.
The HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands will include bands from Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Arkansas at Pine-Bluff, Langston University, Grambling State University, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Southern University, and Talladega College.
Organizers say the event is about showcasing bands and giving future students a glimpse into HBCU culture.
“We are really all about making sure the bands have the opportunity to showcase their work, their talent. That students from across the world have a space to come and say “Hey, I want to be a part of this band,” said Dr. Carla Moore, HBCU Labor Day Classic director of operations.
Jackson leaders are also excited for the event because it will be a great economic boost for the capital city.
“The thousands of visitors who will join us for this celebration will fill the hotels, enjoy our restaurants, shop at our stores and explore our culture and our attractions, said Visit Jackson CEO Rickey Thigpen.
There are multiple events leading up to the Battle of the Bands including a comedy show featuring Rickey Smiley, a charity golf tournament, and an all-white party.
www.wlbt.com
Organizers gathered at Visit Jackson this morning to give the media a sneak peek of the event.
Those bands will be at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31.
The HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands will include bands from Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Arkansas at Pine-Bluff, Langston University, Grambling State University, Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Southern University, and Talladega College.
Organizers say the event is about showcasing bands and giving future students a glimpse into HBCU culture.
“We are really all about making sure the bands have the opportunity to showcase their work, their talent. That students from across the world have a space to come and say “Hey, I want to be a part of this band,” said Dr. Carla Moore, HBCU Labor Day Classic director of operations.
Jackson leaders are also excited for the event because it will be a great economic boost for the capital city.
“The thousands of visitors who will join us for this celebration will fill the hotels, enjoy our restaurants, shop at our stores and explore our culture and our attractions, said Visit Jackson CEO Rickey Thigpen.
There are multiple events leading up to the Battle of the Bands including a comedy show featuring Rickey Smiley, a charity golf tournament, and an all-white party.
Bands coming to capital city for HBCU Labor Day Battle of the Bands
Several HBCU bands will be in the capital city later this month for the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands.
www.wlbt.com
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