Global music icon and Virginia native Missy Elliott will host the inaugural Missy Elliott Presents HBCU Band Battle on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Taking place at 4:00 p.m. at Norfolk State University’s William Dick Price Stadium, the showcase will bring together the elite musicianship and tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to celebrate their profound influence on modern music and entertainment.
The highly anticipated afternoon event will feature live performances from four of the nation’s premier HBCU marching bands:
Norfolk State University “Spartan Legion” Marching Band…