The General Steel Band Fifth Row: Jarrod Whitson, Seth Meyer, Xiangyiming Kong, Gareth Edwards, Michael Hill, Jamie Sampson, Jiven Moodley Fourth Row: Ethan Fellies, Rhyse Doolings, Tristan Burnell, Caiden Bredeveldt, Byron Wiesner, Keenan Collison, Renzo Da Mata, Dawud Ally, Matthew Van Harten Third Row: Adam Budge, Luke Heath, Caleb Lawrence, Meshai Ranchod, Luke Meyer, Andrew Brink, Alexander Stempels, Jordan Isaacs, Hishaam Lodewyk Second Row: Milo Hills Williams, Daniel Osler, Reece Mulholland, Kian Petersen, Matthew Harris, Kamren Moodley, Gabriel Flint, Ameer Janodien, Josh Henry, Owen Franke Front Row: Gareth Randall, Thiyagan Marimuthu, Aidan Bailey, Mr Peter Catzavelos, Siyawabuka Sineke, Mr Keenan Oliphant, Rogan Wiget-Beattie, David Mills, Riaz Orrie
South African music legend, Hugh Masekela. It was an outstanding occasion to which the boys rose magnificently. The year became even more special on receipt of the 2016 Cape Town Eisteddfod Results. For the first time in three years, all three Bands that entered the Eisteddfod obtained a Diploma, the highest award possible. The adjudicator, Pamela Kierman, noted that of all the Steel Bands she had adjudicated, the Wynberg Bands were far superior in technique, musicality and professionalism. With regards to the Senior Band, she added that the colours and the imagery the Band members were able to
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create were far beyond their years. This was a wonderful accolade for a Senior Band who had only ever obtained an Honours Award. The year ended with a thrilling performance by the Senior Band at the annual Sunset Concert. The self-proclaimed ‘Most Improved Band’ showcased brilliantly the power of perseverance and dedication. The Band performed a set list of pieces consisting of Steel Band classics, Jazz tunes and contemporary hits with a flair and style that only Wynberg Boys have. They have been a stellar example to the younger bands and have left their mark on the pages of Wynberg Steel Band History.