Blue Knights West Coast Best Coast
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Ascend Performing ArtsFirst, it was BK vs Troop. Other corps got jealous. Introducing, Drum Corps Rivalry: East vs West.
$19,556
raised by 29 people
$50,000 goal
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the newly reimagined Rocky Mountain Rivalry Fundraiser—Rivalry: East vs West!
Born in 2015 as a spirited competition between the Blue Knights and Troopers, the rivalry expanded post-pandemic to include the Mandarins, forming a fun and friendly three-way battle among corps that toured together in the celebration year. Now in 2025, we're evolving the concept to create a coast-to-coast showdown!
This year, it 's all about regional pride. The Western Corps—Blue Knights, Troopers, Mandarins, and The Battalion will form Team West, and they’ll go head-to-head against the Eastern Corps—Carolina Crown, Spirit of Atlanta, Boston Crusaders, and Sunrisers forming Team East.
Let the rivalry begin!
(And by Western Corps... we still want to whoop up on some Mandies and Troop!)