AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black life, style and culture, will debut the second season of 6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. ET. Two episodes will debut each week for three weeks with a “HBCU Alums: Where are they now?” special on Feb. 24.
The series is a tribute to the distinctive and fascinating culture of Black Marching Bands – The Halftime Show. Focused on one HBCU band per episode, viewers will get an insider look at the band through the eyes of the students and hear about band members’ dreams, their inspiration for attending an HBCU and joining the bands, and how each school’s band has their own traditions that make them truly unique. The season will highlight bands from six Historically Black Colleges & Universities including Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, Grambling State University, Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern University and Alabama A&M University.
6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience is part of Publicis Media’s APX Content Ventures Inclusion Investment Fund. This fund, which was announced in July 2021 as part of Publicis Media’s Once & For All Coalition launch, is used to help its partners develop programs spotlighting diverse voices and storylines.
The series is produced by Go Media Productions with Wayne Overstreet and Len Gibson serving as executive producers as well as Jim Reeve in association with Great Point Media.
Premiere Schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 3
8 p.m. ET – Jackson State University – Sonic Boom of the South
8:30 p.m. ET – Alcorn State University – The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite
Saturday, Feb. 10
8 p.m. ET – Grambling State University – Tiger Marching Band
8:30 pm ET – Prairie View A&M – Marching Storm
Saturday, Feb. 17
8 p.m. ET – Texas Southern University – Ocean of Soul
8:30 pm ET – Alabama A&M University – Maroon and White Band
Saturday, Feb. 24
8 p.m. ET (hourlong episode) – HBCU Alums: Where are they now