City of Houston Ticket Giveaways and Discount code for Battle of the Bands

Janice Weaver
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Aug 22, 2019, 6:24 AM (3 days ago)
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Hello Friends & Partners!!!

The City of Houston is helping the “2019 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands” give away *free tickets* to deserving students and youth groups that would like to attend this “second to none” HBCU competition at NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 1, 2019. More info at:


https://www.nationalbattleofthebands.com



This is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome! Youth groups will be seated together and supervised by chaperones provided by the Harris County Houston Sports Authority, and each of these attendees will receive a free meal and drink at the event. In partnership with METRO Houston, complimentary rides on the METRORail will be offered to *ALL* ticket holders before and after the Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands event.



Click the Dropbox link below for a message from Mayor Sylvester Turner about this year’s event:



https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nslzjn8y7xowik3/AACx3lJxdv3rDlXqfmsrLXXya/Battle%20of%20the%20Bands%20Videos/Mayor%27s%20Messages%20080219%20Battle%20of%20the%20Bands%20FINAL.mp4?dl=0





If your organization would like for your kids/students to attend at no cost, please send an email with the following information:



1) Church or Organization Name;

2) Contact Person; and

3) Number of youth in your group



By Monday, August 26, 2019 to the following individual:



Kimberly Hatter

Mayor’s Office | CITY OF HOUSTON

Phone: (832) 394-0627

Email: Kimberly.Hatter@houstontx.gov



*For adults or other non-youth groups within your organization, tickets can be purchased at:

TICKETS | NBOB

Regular priced tickets are $20, but the City negotiated a special rate to purchase discounted tickets for $15 using the special code below:


Discount ticket promo code –


Ticket code discount ($15 offer) for Churches/Faith-Based Organizations/Non-Profits: CHURCH




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2019 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands


Date:

Sunday, September 1, 2019 (Labor Day Weekend)



Time:

6:00 PM



Location:

NRG Stadium, NRG Parkway; Houston, TX 77054



Parking & Driving Directions: NRG Stadium Parking lots (https://www.nrgpark.com/driving-directions)



NRG Stadium: NRG Stadium events utilize Gate 9 on the corner of Kirby and Westridge. Type in the address: 8825 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054 for specific driving directions.


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Your time and consideration are greatly appreciated, and we hope you enjoy the event!!!



Warmest regards!



Office of Mayor Sylvester Turner

City of Houston

901 Bagby Street

Houston, Texas 77002





The 2019 Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands will take place Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the NRG Stadium, and more than 2,000 members from eight of the nation’s top HBCU bands will celebrate the culture of their universities at what will be the largest African American event in Texas.



The History



The “National Battle of the Bands” event was created to be the nation’s best kick-off to the Fall marching band season by showcasing new performances of the country’s top marching bands. This event starts the season off with a BANG! It offers unmatched exposure to the marching bands of Historically Black College’s & Universities and demonstrates its broad appeal with attendance by a multitude of demographics- teens, young adults, families, college educated professionals, blue collar working class and even the active elderly.



Webber Marketing, in partnership with the Harris County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA), worked to establish Houston, Texas as the new host city for the annual event.



The National Battle of the Bands, formerly known as the Queen City Battle of the Bands, was moved to Houston, Texas for its inaugural showcase under a new name, in a new city, with new partners. This year’s band line-up includes



Texas Southern University, Ocean of Soul Marching Band
North Carolina Central University, The Sound Machine Marching Band
Prairie View A&M University, Marching Storm Band
Talladega College, Marching Tornado Band
Southern University, Human Jukebox
Miles College, Purple Marching Machine
Tennessee State University, Aristocrat of Bands
Florida A&M University, Marching 100.


In addition to the talent being featured on the field, the event will continue its tradition of entertainment and community events in the city of Houston:

Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands Stroll Off
Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 PM | Graville M. Sawyer Auditorium @ Texas Southern University
Ticket available: https://www.nationalbattleofthebands.com/strolloff


The Emerge Experience Entrepreneur Event
Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9:30 AM | Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (701 Avenida De Las Americas)
Tickets available: The Emerge Experience | NBOB

The Emerge Experience | NBOB




HBCU S.T.E.M. College Recruitment Fair presented by H-E-B
Sunday, Sept. 1 from 3 – 5 PM at NRG Center 1 at NRG Park
Free Admission


Health Fair presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sunday, Sept. 1 from 3 – 5 PM at NRG Center 1 at NRG Park
Free Admission


Cracker Barrel National Battle of the Bands
Sunday, Sept 1 at 6 PM at NRG Stadium
Tickets available: https://www.nationalbattleofthebands.com/tickets & Ticketmaster.com



Sincerely,
It’s all about the City! ©

Janice Weaver

Director of Community Relations

Mayor’s Office

Houston, Texas 77002

832.393.0849 (phone)

713.806.2007 (cell)

Janice.Weaver@houstontx.gov