Annual ‘Battle of the Bands’ showcases sights and sounds of Florida Classic Weekend

James Tutten

November 18, 2023 at 1:19 PM·1 min read

The annual Florida Classic “Battle of the Bands” was held in Orlando Friday night.

▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS

Fans of Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M got a chance to see their marching bands and others perform at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando.

Marching bands and dance teams from a dozen high schools across the state put on a show.

Read: Florida Classic: Here’s your guide to Saturday’s FAMU vs BCU game

This event was all part of the Florida Classic Weekend.

The big game between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University will take place Saturday at Camping World Stadium.

Watch: Jones, Evans high school marching bands prepare for the Florida Classic weekend

Channel 9 will have a crew at the Florida Classic game and will have updates on Eyewitness News.

Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Yahoo Sports
College Football Playoff: What a 12-team postseason would have looked like in 2023
The expanded playoff is just a year away, but it would have been nice to have this season.
3h ago
Yahoo Music
Sara Bareilles, 44, on how 'Waitress' saved her life and why aging in public makes her 'rageful'
"I've never lied about my age. I don't buy into that bulls***. It feels like another way to make women small," says the 'Waitress' star ahead of her 44th birthday.
53m ago
Yahoo Sports
By ranking Florida State above Georgia, the College Football Playoff committee exposed its flawed logic
If FSU is so unimpressive without its starting quarterback, then how are the Seminoles ranked fifth — ahead of Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon?
3h ago
Yahoo Sports
Monday Night Football: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game tonight
Here's what you need to know about how to watch Monday Night Football.
32m ago
Yahoo Life Shopping
Updated daily: 50+ Cyber Monday deals at Amazon you can still buy — save up to 80% on Keurig, Crocs, Apple and more
We also found a Fire TV for a mere $65 and a 15-piece knife set slashed by over 60%.
38m ago
Yahoo Life Shopping
'Skin feels like silk': This No. 1 bestselling anti-aging scrub is a steal at $15 (save nearly 60%)
Over 32,000 shoppers rave about this collagen-infused exfoliator for a glowy, youthful look.
20m ago
Yahoo Life Shopping
Taylor Swift's favorite Pat McGrath lipstick is still down to its Black Friday price — get it for nearly 70% off
The singer's iconic Eras Tour Pat McGrath red is on mega markdown right in time for the holidays.
8m ago
Yahoo Sports
Top 25 MLB free agents 2023-24: Ranking Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and baseball’s best available players
Who are the top players available this winter, and what will it take to get them? Here's our rundown of the 2023-24 free-agent class.
35m ago
Engadget
Verizon subscribers can get Netflix and Max for $10 a month
Verizon said Monday it’s offering a discounted bundle of Netflix and Max streaming subscriptions. The pairing of the two services is the first of its kind, giving the carrier’s myPlan subscribers a 41 percent discount over buying the two ad-supported plans individually.
1h ago
Engadget
ChatGPT says that asking it to repeat words forever is a violation of its terms
“This content may violate our content policy or terms of use”, ChatGPT responded to Engadget’s prompt to repeat the word “hello” forever.
53m ago
Engadget
Toyota unveils two EV crossover concepts arriving by 2025
Toyota said Monday it plans to expand its European lineup of battery electric vehicles to six models by 2026. The automaker revealed two new EV concepts, including a “close-to-production” Urban SUV and a Sport Crossover scheduled for a 2025 European launch.
3h ago
Yahoo Entertainment
The It List: 'We Live Here' doc explores stories of LGBTQ+ families in 5 states across the Midwest, Hallmark's 'Christmas on Cherry Lane' reunites 'Good Witch' stars Catherine Bell and James Denton
Yahoo's weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Here are our picks for Dec. 4-10.
2h ago
Yahoo Sports
Simone Biles receives GOAT hat from die-hard Packers fan: 'I had to make you something'
Simone Biles was at the game to support her husband, Packers safety Jonathan Owens.
3h ago
Yahoo Sports
AP men’s basketball Top 25: Arizona overtakes Purdue at No. 1 after Northwestern’s latest upset
Arizona is still No. 1 in the country for the first time since 2014.
3h ago
In The Know by Yahoo
The extended Stanley Cyber Monday Sale ends today — deals on tumblers, bottles and other best sellers start as low as $20
Stanley, one of the most viral brands of the year, is still hosting its Cyber Monday sale. Get its best-selling insulated mugs, bottles and more for super cheap!
7h ago
TechCrunch
23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users
On Friday, genetic testing company 23andMe announced that hackers accessed the personal data of 0.1% of customers, or about 14,000 individuals. As it turns out, there were a lot of “other users” who were victims of this data breach: 6.9 million affected individuals in total. In an email sent to TechCrunch late on Saturday, 23andMe spokesperson Katie Watson confirmed that hackers accessed the personal information of about 5.5 million people who opted-in to 23andMe's DNA Relatives feature, which allows customers to automatically share some of their data with others.
3h ago
In The Know by Yahoo
These 30+ splurge-worthy gifts are actually worth the money — tech, home, style, travel and more
Treat yourself or a loved one with these splurge-worthy gifts. Shop brands like Aēsop, Sonos, Lilysilk, Caraway, The Harmonist and more.
5h ago
Yahoo Sports
Tyreek Hill explains that he ran wrong route, Tua Tagovailoa still hit him for a TD
Tyreek Hill explained that Tua Tagovailoa didn't throw a bad pass.
4h ago
Yahoo Life Shopping
Selena Gomez is all about the affordable Always Pan — and it's $45 off at the Our Place Holiday sale
With your biggest holiday meals coming up, here's your chance to bring Our Place to Your Place, at a deep discount.
4h ago
In The Know by Yahoo
I’m a lifestyle editor, and here are 8 trendy Nordstrom new arrivals I’m shopping in December
Featuring a perfect winter trench coat that's already haunting my dreams.
4h ago

News

Finance

Sports

Entertainment

Life

Annual ‘Battle of the Bands’ showcases sights and sounds of Florida Classic Weekend

▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS

Recommended Stories

College Football Playoff: What a 12-team postseason would have looked like in 2023

Sara Bareilles, 44, on how 'Waitress' saved her life and why aging in public makes her 'rageful'

By ranking Florida State above Georgia, the College Football Playoff committee exposed its flawed logic

Monday Night Football: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game tonight

Updated daily: 50+ Cyber Monday deals at Amazon you can still buy — save up to 80% on Keurig, Crocs, Apple and more

'Skin feels like silk': This No. 1 bestselling anti-aging scrub is a steal at $15 (save nearly 60%)

Taylor Swift's favorite Pat McGrath lipstick is still down to its Black Friday price — get it for nearly 70% off

Top 25 MLB free agents 2023-24: Ranking Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and baseball’s best available players

Verizon subscribers can get Netflix and Max for $10 a month

ChatGPT says that asking it to repeat words forever is a violation of its terms

Toyota unveils two EV crossover concepts arriving by 2025

The It List: 'We Live Here' doc explores stories of LGBTQ+ families in 5 states across the Midwest, Hallmark's 'Christmas on Cherry Lane' reunites 'Good Witch' stars Catherine Bell and James Denton

Simone Biles receives GOAT hat from die-hard Packers fan: 'I had to make you something'

AP men’s basketball Top 25: Arizona overtakes Purdue at No. 1 after Northwestern’s latest upset

The extended Stanley Cyber Monday Sale ends today — deals on tumblers, bottles and other best sellers start as low as $20

23andMe confirms hackers stole ancestry data on 6.9 million users

These 30+ splurge-worthy gifts are actually worth the money — tech, home, style, travel and more

Tyreek Hill explains that he ran wrong route, Tua Tagovailoa still hit him for a TD

Selena Gomez is all about the affordable Always Pan — and it's $45 off at the Our Place Holiday sale

I’m a lifestyle editor, and here are 8 trendy Nordstrom new arrivals I’m shopping in December