ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Starting September 1 of the 2016 Lobo Football season, fans will enjoy a new feature to their game day experience. Lobo Football and The University of New Mexico are excited to announce the local favorite band The Noms’ will be performing at the Lobos September 1st home opener. The Noms’ are a six piece band from Albuquerque, New Mexico who bring real energy, passion, and life to the stage.
The NOMS’ unique brand of harmonic rock blends a wide array of varied influences into a distinct, energetic sound. The Noms’ sound is attracting crowds of all ages to come enjoy their kinetic, exciting shows. Their fun-loving, foot-thumping rock blends some blues, country, and soul with a dash of bluegrass and funk to create their unmistakable sound
Fans who attend the game will be treated to a pre-game performance in the Howl Zone from 5:30 to 6:30. The entertainment will not stop then as The Noms will perform a short set at halftime of the game for all those in attendance.
“We could not be more excited to have The Noms’ as part of our 2016 Football home opener. They energy and talent matches the excitement we want to bring to this evening” remarked Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs, “The Noms’ are great ambassadors of UNM an New Mexico, they are the perfect partner to enhance out game day experience.”
This Thursday night home opener versus South Dakota, is proving to become a great way to start the 2016 season. In addition to The Noms’ performance the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Lobo Spirit Band. A Spirit Band is a multi-purpose fan item that can be used as a head band, rally towel or wristband.
2016 Lobo Football Season Tickets are still available starting at $96. Fans can also take advantage of the 2016 Lobo Football Family Pack. Lobo families of four can attend all six home games at Branch Field at University Stadium for just $125 (a $125 savings off the regular family plan season ticket price). The Lobo Football Family Pack includes two adult and two youth (2-18 years old) season tickets in the North End Zone general admission area (Cherry Level) of University Stadium. The Lobo Football Family Pack offers fans the opportunity to attend Football games for roughly $5.21 per person per game, an affordable price point for any football fan.
Lobo Football Individual tickets go on sale EXCLUSIVELY at unmtickets.com at 12:01am on Saturday, August 20th. Fans will be able to purchase their tickets in person at the WisePies Arena Box Office or Alberstons ticket outlets on August 22nd. The WisePies Arena Box Office is open from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and can also be reached at 505-925-LOBO.