HOUSTON, Texas — Greensboro’s own North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University brought its high-energy Blue and Gold Marching Machine to the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, held Aug. 22–24 at NRG Stadium.
The annual event showcases the musical talents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), featuring bands from across the nation, including Alabama A&M University, Albany State University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Langston University, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas Southern University.
NC A&T’s performance stood out for its precision, choreography, and school spirit, as bands went head-to-head in a celebration of music and HBCU culture…