BAND Against Bullying

05/27/2026

The full production of the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying: One Love: One Stage. One Message. One Heart. is now available to watch on our YouTube channel! 🎶💙

Filmed live at the Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo on April 21, 2026, this inspiring evening featured student performers from across Western New York using music, dance, spoken word, and artistic expression to promote kindness, dignity, inclusion, and respect. Special thanks to WNYmedia Services and Marc Odien for filming, editing, and video production!

The program includes performances from students representing eight school districts, along with special guest performances by The Buffalo Chips, The Royal Pitches, The Committed, and 10 Seconds Til Midnight.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a meaningful celebration of student voice, creativity, and community. Be sure to tune in and experience the power of “One Love” for yourself!

* Please note: Full judges' commentary is available in a separate recording, also on our YouTube channel.

University at Buffalo University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education The Committed 10 Seconds Til Midnight

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05/23/2026

What a perfect day to stay indoors and catch the television premiere of the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying this afternoon! Tune in from 4-5pm on cable Channel 5 or Channel 67 on DirectTV!

One Love: One Stage. One Message. One Heart. BAND Against Bullying brought together students from 10 different schools spanning 8 districts across the Western New York region for an evening of music, dance, spoken word, and artistic expression at the University at Buffalo, Center for the Arts. Those schools included: Amherst High School, Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Middle & High Schools, Clarence Middle & High Schools, Frontier High School, Hamburg High School, North Tonawanda High School, Orchard Park High School, and Springville-Griffith Institute High School.

Enjoy this hometown musical celebration on Your Hometown MeTV Station, WBBZ-TV 5! Watch Saturday at 4pm!

05/16/2026

Tune in for the television debut of the full production of the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying! 🎶💙

Join us on Saturday, May 23, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. as WBBZ-TV, Western New York’s hometown MeTV station, broadcasts this year’s inspiring event on Channel 67. 📺

The program features powerful student performances, special guest acts, and messages of dignity, kindness, and inclusion from Western New York middle and high school students. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening celebrating community and bullying prevention. 🫶🏼

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying such a meaningful and memorable event!

05/16/2026

Your life has purpose.
Your story is important.
Your dreams count.
Your voice matters.
You were born to make an impact.
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.


# Free2Luv ✌️🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥰

05/16/2026

The Clarence Chamber of Commerce's "Clarence Idol" competition is back, giving residents a chance to perform live on the main stage at the 2026 Taste of Clarence on August 3!

For more information, visit https://clarencechamber.org/events/taste-of-clarence-cruise-night/clarence-idol/

05/16/2026

We’re thrilled to share the closing performance from the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying event, featuring 10 Seconds Til Midnight! ✨

The group brought the audience to its feet with high-energy performances of “I Will Survive” and “Livin’ on a Prayer,” creating a powerful and unforgettable ending to an evening centered on unity, resilience, and the message of One Love.
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Their performance was the perfect way to close out a night filled with talent, creativity, and student voices coming together to promote kindness, dignity, and inclusion. 🎶💙

Thank you to 10 Seconds Til Midnight for helping make this year’s BAND Against Bullying event such a memorable experience! 🥰

05/15/2026

We’re honored to share the final student performance from the 12th Annual BANd Against Bullying event, featuring the Sweet Sixteen and Varsity Singers from Amherst Central High School! ✨

The students delivered an energetic and uplifting performance of “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” from Hairspray, bringing a powerful message of confidence, inclusion, and perseverance that perfectly captured this year’s theme of One Love. 💗

Their outstanding performance earned these students the First Place trophy for the evening! 🏆🎉

Thank you to these students for sharing their talents, enthusiasm, and commitment to spreading kindness and positivity through the arts! 🫶🏻🎶

05/13/2026

Ready for the sixth student performance video from the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying? 😃 This one features The Solar Frantics, a group of students from the Southtowns, representing Rainbow Collective of WNY! ✨

The Solar Frantics performed an original song called “Ransom Road,” a thoughtful and emotional piece that explores negative experiences while also encouraging reflection and connection.

The Solar Frantics’ message, that we are all part of the same solar system in one vast universe, beautifully reflects this year’s theme of One Love. 💗

Great job, Solar Frantics, we hope to see you back next year!! 🤘🏻

Rainbow Collective of WNY

12/02/2025

🎶 Announcing the Theme for the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullying! 🎶

This year’s theme is ✨ One Love ✨ — a celebration of unity, empathy, and acceptance. “One Love” reminds us that when we lift each other up and embrace our shared humanity, we can create a world where everyone feels they belong.

We’re now accepting interest forms from schools and groups who want to be part of this inspiring event! Use your voice, art, and creativity to stand together against bullying and promote respect, kindness and inclusion.

📣 Interested in joining us? Complete this Google interest form today and BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnLnQpQJO_ybcX_NemeBvHGQ1EgJkdWIkR_pa7KQ3gN5XTlA/viewform?usp=header