OC Tony Perry’s Sweet Caroline effect at Euro 2020

‘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 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

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Congratulations to Denzil Forde C13 and Sunita Ghosh on their marriage on 22nd October 2020 in Liverpool. Congratulations to Odili Cliffe C04 and Charline Motha on their marriage on 1st May 2021 at the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady Queen of Apostle.

Congratulations to Shane Gill C06 and Laura Gill on their marriage on 27th August 2021 in Killarney, Kerry, Ireland alongside best men Alex Tominey C06 and Matt Gill C11. Congratulations to James Smyth C08 and Qiuyu Li on their marriage on 4th June 2021 at Fanham’s Hall in Ware. Congratulations to SCC staff member Charlotte Maton and David Shirley on their marriage on 13th August 2021 at That Amazing Place, Old Harlow.

Congratulations to SCC staff member Rachael Harkness and Mark Wilson on their marriage on 5th September 2021 at The Pear Tree, Purton.

Congratulations to James McNulty C08 and his partner Ny on the birth of their daughter Evie Wren McNulty born on 23rd December 2020, weighing 6lbs 2oz. Congratulations to Tom Evans C99 and his partner Claire on the birth of their daughter Mabel Dolcie Fox Evans born on 14th September 2020, weighing 7lbs 3oz. Congratulations to Tim Keogh C06 and his wife Gemma on the birth of their daughter Phoebe Margo Keogh born on 13th October 2020, weighing 7lbs 1oz.

Congratulations to Jason Duke C05 and his wife Olivia on the birth of their daughter Emma Charlotte Duke, born on 29th January 2021, weighing 8lbs 2oz. Congratulations to Denzil Forde C13 and his wife Sunita on the birth of their daughter Aarya Rosie Alroy Forde, born on 2nd December 2020, weighing 6lbs. Congratulations to James Rose C06 and his wife Kelly on the birth of their son Henry James Rose, born on 10th June 2021, weighing 7lbs 3oz.

Congratulations to Stuart Cassidy C97 and his partner Frances on the birth of their son Harrington Mclean Cassidy, born on 7th April 2021, weighing 7lbs 1oz. Congratulations to Adam Quinn C00 and his wife Siobhan on the birth of their son Christian Jordan Kevin Quinn, born on 11th May 2021, weighing 9lbs.

Congratulations to Richard Cummings C02 and his wife Rebecca on the birth of their son Jack Arthur Cummings, born on 5th January 2021, weighing 6lbs 4oz. Congratulations to Phil Lopez C09 and his wife Abbie on the birth of their son Jack George Lopez, born on 8th January 2021, weighing 9lbs 4oz. Congratulations to Nick Saunders C95 and his wife Claire on the birth of their son Flynn James Selby Saunders, born on 4th August 2021, weighing 7lbs 6oz.

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