BAND Against Bullying

06/17/2026

Thank you to the students at Amherst Central High School for sharing photos of their beautifully completed wall mural with us! 😍 These murals were generously donated to our student performers this year by Free2Luv. ❤️

06/17/2026

Exciting news!! 😃🎶 Congratulations, Ryan Perdz!! 🎉

06/17/2026

The countdown is ON! 📢 We are officially ONE MONTH AWAY from the kickoff of the campaign!

Today, we had the exciting opportunity to tour the Buffalo Sabres walkway just outside of the locker room at KeyBank Center, a reminder of the incredible community spirit that makes Give716 such a powerful event for local nonprofits.

As we gear up for this year’s campaign, we’re looking forward to coming together once again to support our mission and make an even greater impact across Western New York. Every donation helps us continue our work to create a kinder, safer world for our youth!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for ways you can support BAND Against Bullying during Give716. Together we can make a difference, one act of kindness at a time! ❤️💙💛

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06/15/2026

🌈🚴‍♀️ RIDE WITH PRIDE. RIDE FOR A CAUSE. 🚴‍♂️🌈

Join us on Friday, June 26, at 6:00pm for a special Pride-Themed Donation Ride at Rise Fitness Studio! This fun, high-energy spin class is free and donation-based, with all proceeds benefiting BAND Against Bullying and our mission to create safer, more inclusive environments for young people.

Why Pride? Because LGBTQ+ youth continue to experience bullying, harassment, and exclusion at disproportionately high rates. Supporting Pride means supporting acceptance, belonging, and dignity for all—values that are at the heart of BAND Against Bullying's work in schools and communities.

There are 33 bikes available, and if we fill every seat, we can make a meaningful impact!

💜 All fitness levels welcome
💜 Open to the public
💜 Free to attend; donations encouraged
💜 Ride with purpose and make a difference

Grab a bike, bring a friend, and let's pedal toward a more inclusive world!

Rise Fitness Studio Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention, University at Buffalo Rainbow Collective of WNY GLYS Western New York, Inc.

06/15/2026

What a memorable sendoff for an exceptional music educator! Congratulations to Phil Aguglia on your retirement and the incredible legacy you leave behind at Kenmore East High School. Your passion, dedication, and commitment to your students have made a lasting impact on countless young musicians. These students were truly fortunate to learn from you, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 💙💛

06/14/2026

Ryan Perdz captivated the audience with his powerful ballads at Revolver Records in the Elmwood Village yesterday! Seeing former BAND participants continue to grow and share their gifts is such an incredible reminder of the impact music can have. 💗🎶

06/13/2026

Ryan Perdz at Revolver Records, Buffalo, NY!

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.

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This is the full production of the 12th Annual BAND Against Bullyin...

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!

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