The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South is set to take its talents to the world of professional wrestling, performing at WWE’s highly anticipated Bad Blood event on Oct. 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement, made via social media on Saturday, has generated excitement among fans and supporters of the marching band.
The M4 band went viral earlier this season after delivering an electrifying rendition of Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes’ theme song during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium.
The M4 marching band is no stranger to the national spotlight. They have previously performed at NFL games, presidential events, and at notable occasions like the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis.
John R. Graham, UAPB director of bands, has been leading the band for nearly three decades. He emphasized the band’s energetic performances. “We move it, we groove it, and we style it. We can play a ballad with the best of them or get in your face and play some funk; we even get out of our element,” he said. “It’s like a night at the Apollo every time we come out and we perform.
Graham promises a show the audience will remember. “You’re going to know we’re [there], that you came and were entertained because we’re known as the marching musical machine, we go for high energy.”
The event will be streamed live on Peacock, allowing fans to join in the excitement starting at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. To learn more about the M4 band, visit them online at UAPB.edu.
