09/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 09:37
The Ultimate Homecoming Experience at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will take over Durham from Saturday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. This year's line-up includes performances from some of the biggest names in music.
Kicking things off on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m., it's the *Ultimate Gospel Experiencefeaturing Grammy-winning artists Tye Tribbett and Hezekiah Walker. This uplifting concert will be held in the McDougald-McLendon Arena on campus.
Then, on Thursday, Oct. 24, it's a Florida takeover at the *Ultimate Hip-Hop Concert. Miami rap star JT will headline, along with performances from Luh Tyler and Lil Poppa. The show starts at 7 p.m. in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
For alumni, the soulful Angie Stone will serenade attendees at the *Alumni Concert on Friday, Oct. 25. Raleigh's own NiiTO Band will also take the stage. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd., in Durham.
The Ultimate Homecoming Experience doesn't stop with music. Here's a rundown of the week's signature events:
Saturday, Oct. 19:
Monday, Oct. 21:
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Thursday, Oct. 24
Friday, Oct. 25
Saturday, Oct. 26
Event Ticket Information
*Tickets for all homecoming event tickets are available for sale at the NCCU Ticket Office or online at nccu.edu/homecoming.
NCCU's clear bag policy will be enforced at events at McDougald-McLendon Arena and O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.
Media Information
Members of the media who wish to cover the 2024 Ultimate Homecoming Experience can request credentialshere.
For interview requests with performers from the gospel or hip-hop concerts, contact Ariel Germain at [email protected]or 919-530-7474.
Artist photos can be foundhere.
General Information
For a complete schedule of events, visit nccu.edu/homecoming and the NCCU Alumni Association Inc. website.