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Curtis Akeem aka Dolla Watson to host this year's 2023 Florida Blue Battle of the Bands in Orlando

FAMU's Marching 100, the B-CU Marching Wildcats and 12 high school marching bands from across the country will all be in one building for the 2023 Florida Blue Battle of the Bands!


Curtis Akeem aka Dolla Watson to host this year's 2023 Florida Blue Battle of the Bands in Orlando

Y’all ready for the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands?


Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections.


This year's event will see FAMU's Marching 100, the B-CU Marching Wildcats and 12 high school marching bands from across the country assemble in downtown Orlando's Amway Center for the 2023 Florida Blue Battle of the Bands!


AND, it's just been revealed that Curtis Akeem aka “Dolla Watson” will be this year’s host!


The Florida Blue Battle of the Bands takes place on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7pm. Get your tickets now!

High School Participants

Burke High School

Dillard High School

Evans High School

Faith’s Place Center for Arts Education

First Coast High School

Heritage High School

Mainland High School

Miami Booker T. Washington Sr. High School

Miami Norland Senior High School

Minor High School

Ocoee High School

Southwest DeKalb Senior High School


Curtis Akeem aka Dolla Watson to host this year's 2023 Florida Blue Battle of the Bands in Orlando

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