I've always been a big fan of shows that don't require amplification to enjoy. Marching bands fit this mold perfectly because there are enough players to fill the whole stadium. If you want the best musical performances with no stage and no microphones then look no further than steel drum bands. Steel drums, or steel pan as it's often referred to in the Caribbean, are a traditional instrument of former slave colonies. The pans themselves are made over a pit of burning charcoal and tuned using a ball-peen hammer. Then groups play using the traditional rhythmic techniques that result in the unique "voice" of the islands.
Steelbands bring huge energy and a very different musical flavor to a stadium, and my contention is that they are perfect for halftime entertainment. They require very little in the way of setup or sound design, and most steel pan drums are already mounted to wheels. This is important for two reasons: less setup time means longer shows for the crowd, and the lack of a stage or light stands means less damage to the playing surface.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSoKeKZHok
Steelbands bring huge energy and a very different musical flavor to a stadium, and my contention is that they are perfect for halftime entertainment. They require very little in the way of setup or sound design, and most steel pan drums are already mounted to wheels. This is important for two reasons: less setup time means longer shows for the crowd, and the lack of a stage or light stands means less damage to the playing surface.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSoKeKZHok