Life after SCC
‘GOOD TIMES NEVER SEEMED SO GOOD’
OC Tony Perry’s Sweet Caroline effect at Euro 2020 Old Columban Tony Perry C05 was the Wembley DJ for the UEFA Euro 2020. He tells us about his experience. Tournament football is the greatest festival on Earth. It can unite nations, break barriers and bring happiness to entire countries, even if only for a short while! DJing the eight games at Wembley for the UEFA Euro 2020 was an incredible experience and part of a journey that started a long time ago. I began DJing when I joined Columba’s in 2000. My classmates from back then are now my family and continue to support me to this day. It was incredible to get the stands of the Wembley Stadium bouncing. The Sweet Caroline effect made press across the world, including Le Parisien and The NY Times. Although the tournament did not have the perfect ending, I’m looking forward to my next adventure at the Rugby
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League World Cup, Women’s Euro 2022 and my goal of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. I also DJ for the England rugby team and I’ll be on the lookout for Old Columbans when I’m next at Twickenham. At school, I just about made the subs bench and although I tried, I was terrible! St Columba’s made me, and I’ve finally made them proud of my sporting efforts. I thank them for all their support. In July 2021, I also released my first single Free For Sweet Harmony, produced with my fellow Old Columban Marek Mela C05. We’re hoping the summer of 2021 is the start of a new exciting chapter!
Tony Perry C05
