The 2023 Pepsi Nationwide Battle of the Bands takes place Aug. 26 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, showcasing the skills of eight marching bands from Traditionally Black Faculties and Universities (HBCUs) throughout the U.S.
Forward of the occasion, the Nationwide Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) launched an official cellular app that permits followers to study concerning the competing bands, view information associated to the NBOTB, entry augmented actuality experiences and extra.
“The NBOTB app marks a major stride in our steadfast dedication to creating our occasion an unforgettable expertise,” stated Derek Webber, CEO of Webber Advertising & Consulting and creator of the Nationwide Battle of the Bands. “This modern software will revolutionize how our followers, college students and bands work together and join.”
At present, the NBOTB app permits followers to just about place the occasion’s coin emblem within the real-world in entrance of them on their system’s display screen. They will use contact controls to resize the coin and transfer it to their most well-liked location. The coin will slowly spin in circles, and other people can faucet a seize button to take photos of the coin of their house.
Over time, the app’s AR options will increase, permitting followers to take part in video games, quizzes and contests associated to the dwell occasion, study concerning the NBOTB’s group initiatives and “discover the wealthy historical past, heritage and contributions of HBCUs and their marching bands via interactive digital excursions and storytelling.”
“We’ve designed the platform to increase the electrifying power and pleasure of NBOTB past the occasion itself,” stated Brian Diggs, associate at software program and design firm Net Apps America. “The app and the newly enhanced NBOTB web site might be a hub for followers to remain linked, knowledgeable, and engaged all year long.”
The Nationwide Battle of the Bands cellular app will be downloaded at no cost on iOS and Android gadgets.
