Building the Band Finale Recap: Final three bands battle for the crown

Netflix aired Building the Band Finale on July 23, 2025. The last episode of the musical show titled The Finals featured a final battle between the three bands.

Three finalist bands were: 3QUENCY, SNZ4, and Iconyx. After their first performances, Iconyx was eliminated. After that, the remaining two bands delivered their final performance. With the bands' family members cheering from the audience, judges revealed the decision everyone was waiting for.

3QUENCY was announced as the winner of Building the Band. Everyone congratulated them as the girl band won half a million dollars.

Netflix describes the finale episode as:

"Fueled by a surprise boost of support, the three final bands give powerhouse performances. Who will be crowned winner - and who will face the music?"

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Building the Band Finale Recap: Three bands compete to win the ultimate title, after which 3QUENCY won the competition

Building the Band host AJ McLean welcomed the three finalist bands. It included: 3QUENCY, SZN4, and Iconyx.

"They have given insight and heart, and tonight they will carry the weight of choosing the winner. No pressure, y'all," said the host.

He also welcomed the judges: Kelly Rowland, Liam Payne, and Nicole Scherzinger. The host then revealed that each of the bands will deliver one performance, followed by an elimination. Later, the two remaining bands will battle it out for the "crown."

3QUENCY was up first. Before their performance, the girl group discussed how their dancing skills were a plus point for them. They shared that for the finals, they would perform Have Mercy. As Wennely confessed to the cameras, their performance would focus on both vocals and choreography.

During rehearsals, they were surprised by their family members. It was an emotional moment for all of them. As 3QUENCY performed, everyone cheered for them. Judges were also enjoying their dancing plus musical performance. Nicole and Liam also gave the group a standing ovation.

"I don't know what to say," said Liam.

Kelly said the group "ate" the stage up.

"In the beginning, it was cute, like some cute kittens. You're like, yeah, we got potential. We're cute. You know, but now y'all have, like, the eye of the tiger," said Nicole.

The next performance was from Iconyx. They performed NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye. Liam said their performance was "amazing," while Nicole said she couldn't recognize them. Third performance was from SZN4. They performed Rag'n'Bone Man's Human. All three judges gave a standing ovation for their energetic performance.

"There's just something special about this group. It's brought something out in us, you know. They pull at your heartstrings, they cut straight to the core," said Nicole.

After the first performances, judges were in a dilemma as they had to make the "tough" decision. The two bands that were selected for the finale were:

• 3QUENCY: Nori, Brianna, and Wennely
• SZN4: Donzell, Aaliyah, Katie, and Cameron

It meant Iconyx's journey on Building the Band ended before the finals.

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Building the Band Finale Recap: 3QUENCY and SZN4's last performance

For the finals, SZN4 performed first. They chose The Weeknd's Blinding Lights. Witnessing their performance, Nicole said that each of the band members was "strong enough to go solo." She said they were "better and stronger and unstoppable" as a band.

For their finale performance, 3QUENCY performed Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby. Everyone enjoyed and applauded the last performance of the competition and cheered for 3QUENCY.

"The three of you are meant to be together," said Nicole.

After much deliberation and push-and-pull, judges made up their minds. Building the Band winner was 3QUENCY.

"You just won a half of a million dollars," the host announced.

Judges congratulated 3QUENCY and shared advice for their future. Show host thanked all six bands and the judges panel for being there.

Netflix's Building the Band ended with a clip of Liam Payne cheering the audience and singing with them. His last words on the show were "That was so fun."

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