One Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY, August 2, 2018: Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams invited Brooklynites to join him for upcoming free shows at the Wingate Concert Series at Wingate Park in East Flatbush, which will take place on Wednesday, August 8th, Thursday, August 9th, Wednesday, August 15th, and Thursday, August 16th. Borough President Adams, who has also hosted free outdoor entertainment this summer at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Coney Island, Columbus Park in Downtown Brooklyn, Kingsborough Community College in Manhattan Beach, thanked the organizers of this series — Globe Star Media-N-Entertainment and Make Music New York — for their hard work on expedited timelines to ensure the continuation of these well-attended free concerts.
“Music is a celebration of life, love, and the beauty of our diverse communities; that’s why I’m excited to present the 2018 Wingate Concert Series at Wingate Park,” said Borough President Adams. “As one of the millions of New Yorkers who grew up on free summer concerts in the city, I join our communities across Brooklyn in thanking Make Music New York, Globe Star Media-N-Entertainment, and all of the other sponsors and partners for making this great musical event a success, which will entertain and inspire the hearts and minds of thousands of Brooklynites. Bring out your family and friends for these great concerts, which continue the incredible tradition of free summer entertainment in Central Brooklyn!”
The Wingate Concert Series will kick off with “R&B Fest” on Wednesday, August 8th, as Radio 103.9 New York WNBM-FM on-air personalities La Loco and Chubb Rock lead the night with live performances from Johnny Gill, After 7, and Vivian Green. On Thursday, August 9th, 107.5 WBLS-FM will co-present “Afro-Caribbean/Reggae Night,” hosted by on-air personality Dahved Levy and featuring live performances from Estelle, Barrington Levy, Alison Hinds, Serani, Ricky Blaze, Alandon, Dovey Magnum, Tifa, Kappa, Sugar Bear, and Flyame, as well as music by Tropical Blendz, DJ Mad Out, and DJ Apache. On Wednesday, August 15th, 1190 WLIB-AM and 107.5 WBLS-FM’s Niecy Tribbett will present “Gospel Explosion,” featuring an evening of praise with live performances by JJ Hairston, Charles Jenkins, VaShawn Mitchell, Jonathan Nelson, William Murphy, Christian Cultural Center Choir, and more surprise guests, as well as music from Stanley Brown. The series finale will take place on Thursday, August 16th, with live performances by Wyclef Jean, Slick Rick, Kool Moe Dee, Mr. Cheeks, and more surprise artists, as well as music from DJ Scratch. The evening will be co-presented by 107.5 WBLS-FM’s Dr. Bob Lee and Fred “Bugsy” Buggs with a very special presentation of “Big Daddy Kane’s Salute to Hip Hop,” celebrating the 45th anniversary of hip-hop music. All shows are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM, with gates to the public opening at 6:00 PM.
“In honor of Brooklyn’s diverse urban music roots, Globe Star Media-N-Entertainment is honored to join Borough President Adams in producing this stellar affair,” said Dan Otero, president of Globe Star Media-N-Entertainment.
“Make Music New York is thrilled to play an important role in presenting the Wingate Concert Series for the second consecutive summer season,” said James Burke, executive director of Make Music New York.
Partners for the Wingate Concert Series include Bill Rudin Management, Boise Schiller Flexner, Boston Properties, Broadway Stages, Christian Cultural Center, Con Edison, Investors Bank, Make Music New York, National Grid, New York City Council via New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks), New York City Police Department (NYPD), New York City Fire Department (FDNY), One Brooklyn Fund, Inc., Pepsi, Ponce Bank, Property Markets Group (PMG), Pure Leaf House Collection, Slate Property Group, Spectrum, TD Bank, Tischman Speyer, Two Trees, and Wyndham Hotel.
All shows are subject to change. Those interested in more information on the 2018 Wingate Concert Series are encouraged to visit wingateconcertseries.com.
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