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51st Annual Bayou Classic

CLIENT: GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY AND SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY and A&M COllege

In 2011, NOCCI was named the official event management company of the Bayou Classic -  the annual meeting of HBCU rivals Grambling State University and Southern University & A&M College.



Scope of Services

NOCCI was originally awarded the contract for the 2011 and 2012 Bayou Classic, the annual meeting of HBCU rivals Grambling State University and Southern University and A&M College. We are proud to say that we just completed our 13th Bayou Classic in November of 2024.


The Bayou Classic commemorates historically black colleges and universities, academic achievement, tradition, sportsmanship, marching bands, and friendly competition. The “Classic” is an exhibition of the high standards of academic achievement deeply embedded in the traditions of the two institutions. 

list of events & scope of services

LIST OF EVENTS

  • Battle of the Bands & Greek Show
  • Bayou Classic Business at Bayou
  • Bayou Classic Football Game
  • Bayou Classic Parade
  • Bayou Classic Road Show
  • Coaches Luncheon
  • Fan Festival
  • Kick-Off Press Conference 
  • Welcome Reception


SCOPE OF SERVICES

  • Ticket Sales
  • Social Media
  • Marketing & Promotions
  • Sponsorship
  • Hotel Blocks
  • Event Management & Logistics
  • and much more!