WHERE YOU FROM?
HBCU Band Challenge
Your band. Your school. Your city. Your culture.
We know where David Banner is from.
Now we want to see where you're from.
Bring your school's sound, culture and creativity to David Banner's "Where You From?" HBCU Band Challenge.
Don't just tell us. Show us.
One winning HBCU band will receive a $5,000 grant
Key Dates
Oct 16
2026
Challenge & registration open
Nov 25
2026
Entry deadline11:59 p.m. ET
Nov 26-Dec 2
2026
Judging Period
Dec 9
2026
Winning band announced
How it works
Three steps to enter
Registration and official entries must both be completed by November 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Questions or submission support?
If you experience a problem registering your band or submitting your official video, please contact the appropriate team below.
Technical & Registration Support:
info@davidbanner.com
General Challenge Questions:
HBCU@hbcuhonors.org