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Wynne Evans
Wynne Evans is one of the most popular after-dinner speakers and award hosts on the circuit. A broadcaster, presenter, and professionally trained opera singer, Wynne has a daily radio show on BBC Radio Wales and two number one classical music albums. He is perhaps best known as the star of the 'Go Compare' adverts which have made him a household name. Born in South West Wales, Wynne studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio in London.
About Wynne Evans
After many grueling and testing weeks of showcasing his cooking abilities, he was recognised for his natural and creative culinary skills and was crowned the Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2023. He also competed against his long-term friend Joanna Page, searching for antiques on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, proved that he’s not totally ‘pointless’ as contestant on Pointless and started presenting for BBC Radio 2.
His daily morning music and chat radio show is the highest rating show on BBC Radio Wales, with a very loyal following of ‘Wynners’. He has previously had radio shows on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Wynne has had many of his own TV shows on BBC One Wales; One Night Only with Wynne Evans, Wynne’s Welsh…(70’s, 80’s & 90’s), Wynne at the Deep End and In it to Wynne it. He delights in a live audience and has hosted for Children In Need, The International Eisteddfod and St David’s Day coverage. He is currently filming a new TV series for BBC One with Joanna Page, Wynne & Joanna All at Sea, which is fun filled adventure onboard a yacht showcasing the stunning Welsh coastline as well as their amazing friendship and natural on-screen chemistry.
Throughout his 25-year operatic career he has been a principal at most of the major opera houses around the world, from The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden to Paris Opera De Lyon, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He sang the role of PIANGI in the 25-year anniversary performance of The Phantom of the Opera, which was broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall to cinemas worldwide. Wynne has also given over 200 performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
In case you think you recognise Wynne, you would be absolutely right. He has appeared in millions of homes for Go.Compare as the spoof opera star, Gio Compario. He has been the brand mascot for 15 years, making over 150 ads for the company, something that is unique to just Wynne. Not only does Wynne appear in the adverts, but he is also the brains behind writing and producing some of them.
As a lifelong supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, Wynne was delighted to perform at their final game at White Hart Lane and reprised the song at the opening of the new stadium to 62,000 fans. To date, he has performed at over 20 Welsh rugby internationals, including famously responding to the New Zealand Haka.
He is an experienced host for corporate events and can regularly been seen presenting awards ceremonies and performing at events.
As well as being a trustee of Grange Park Opera and Patron of Ty Cymorth, he has an honorary Fellowship from the University of Wales, was honoured by the National Eisteddfod with the title of Gorsedd of the Bards, and was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours list.
To book After-Dinner Speaker and Awards Host Wynne Evans, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Testimonals
"Wynne Evans brings a huge amount of life and energy to our events. We’ve worked with him for over seven years across our awards programmes and look forward to continuing to do so."
"Wynne Evans was an absolute joy in the famous Maesteg Male Choir Annual Concert. He captivated the capacity audience with an exceptional performance, not only his wonderful singing voice, but anecdotes personal to him demonstrating both his wit and charm."
"Singing a programme designed to show off the many aspects of his voice, Wynne sang in a variety of genres encompassing Opera, Folk Songs, Musical Theatre and of course some Ivor Novello. He was also more than accommodating in joining with the choir in the Finale, to bring the house down. "
D.Huw Morgan, Côr Meibion Maesteg a’r Cylch
"A professional host/master of ceremonies and a talented performer, I’d not hesitate to recommend event organisers work with Wynne Evans."
Francesca James, Great British Entrepreneur Awards
"Wynne was determined to help us raise as much money as possible, not only was he a great host, keeping all 430 of our guests engaged, but he was also a fantastic auctioneer, getting the most out of people during the auction. He helped make the event run smoothly and ensured everyone had a great night. I would highly recommend Wynne as a host."
Rachael Davies, Maggie’s Cardiff
"We had the pleasure of welcoming Wynne as our after-dinner speaker at our awards dinner of our annual conference. Like many I only knew of Wynne as Mr GoCompare and I was absolutely blown away with his performance from start to end. Wynne certainly knows how to entertain his audience and had the whole room filled with laughter from the offset. Not only is he a talented speaker, he is also a talented opera singer. He ended the evening with his version of “The Impossible Dream” and he certainly didn’t disappoint. It was an honour to meet such a down to earth, funny and talented man. "
David Heard & Lisa Hooley, Shared Services Forum UK
