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The Independent Artist Showcase Tour

Ten legendary HBCU football classics. One national stage. Real crowds, real industry, real career momentum for independent artists.

Every Stage. Every City. Every Impression. — Your Brand. Our Movement.

2026 Schedule

Tour Dates

Aug 292026

John Merritt Classic

Jackson State @ Tennessee State

Nashville, TNApply
Sep 62026

Orange Blossom Classic

Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State

Miami Gardens, FLApply
Sep 122026

Southern Heritage Classic

Arkansas Pine Bluff vs. Alcorn State

Memphis, TNApply
Sep 262026

Boombox Classic

Southern @ Jackson State

Jackson, MSApply
Oct 102026

Morehouse Homecoming

Morehouse vs. Savannah

Atlanta, GAApply
Oct 102026

Atlanta Showdown

James Madison vs. GA Southern

Atlanta, GAApply
Oct 162026

Friday Night Lights

Memphis vs. Tulane

Memphis, TNApply
Oct 242026

Florida A&M Homecoming

Florida A&M vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff

Tallahassee, FLApply
Oct 312026

Magic City Classic

Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State

Birmingham, ALApply
Nov 212026

Florida Classic

Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M

Orlando, FLApply

For Artists

Performance Packages

Every selected artist gets custom merch, professional promo, tour credentials, press photos and a feature on this site — plus the stage.

Copper

$3,500

3 show dates

Start building your regional and national audience.

  • Performance at tour showcase events
  • 100 custom artist tees + 100 postcards
  • Featured on the official tour website
  • Professional performance photos
  • Merch sales + meet & greet access
Reserve Copper

Silver

$5,000

5 show dates

Expand your visibility and professional brand.

  • Everything in Copper
  • Priority performance time slot
  • Artist spotlight + interview opportunity
  • Press release inclusion
  • VIP artist hospitality access
Reserve Silver
Most Popular

Gold

$6,500

7 show dates

Greater exposure and real industry connections.

  • Everything in Silver
  • Featured performer status + extended set
  • Radio & podcast interviews
  • Custom artist banner + ad campaign
  • VIP networking reception & backstage access
Reserve Gold

Platinum

$10,000

10 show dates

Official headlining artist package for major launches.

  • Everything in Gold
  • Headliner recognition + premier slot
  • Produced promo commercial & PR support
  • TV, streaming and radio promotion
  • 180-day access to everything
Reserve Platinum

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Tour Playlist

Featured independent artists rotate each tour stop.

Partnership

Investors & Sponsors

10

Major classics

8

Markets nationwide

500K+

Live attendance reach

180

Days of activation

Where premium brands travel together

Black Label Spirits Company powers the tour with a mobile fleet, national event presence and a partnership program built on exposure that moves. Sponsors reach HBCU crowds, tailgates, red carpets and digital audiences across every market on the route.

Beyond the classics, partners activate at NFL tailgates, MLB promotions, festivals, Juneteenth celebrations, business expos and celebrity charity events.

  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Mobile Brand Exposure
  • Mutual Growth & Success
  • Community Impact
  • National Reach
  • Unlimited Exposure

Ready to Take The Stage?

Artist slots, sponsorships and investor packages for the 2026 season are limited. Reach out and we'll send the full media kit.