Ticket to Ride: Students win meet & greet with Paul McCartney
Sir Paul McCartney met senior music students including Noah Simpson, Jordan Johnston, Kaleb Walker, Jacob Weiner, Daniel Reeves, Brid Hennessy, Livvi Webster & Faith Harriman.
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Suncoast Christian College students lived a Beatles-worthy dream on Saturday as they rocked out with the legendary Sir Paul McCartney at his Gold Coast concert.
Sir Paul McCartney, a living legend and one of the most influential figures in the history of modern music, welcomed the Suncoast Senior Band, a group of eight exceptionally gifted students, to an exclusive meet-and-greet session.
The students had the unique opportunity to share a few moments with the former Beatle, exchanging stories and inspiration with one of the world’s greatest songwriters.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience left a lasting imprint on the young musicians and the entire school community.
Jacob Weiner, piano player and vocalist in the winning group, beamed with joy:
“The entire day was like a dream, I couldn’t believe we got to meet such a huge musical legend. Sir Paul McCartney is my ultimate lifelong musical hero, and it was the opportunity of a lifetime!”
Principal Greg Mattiske couldn’t hide his enthusiasm: “This was an absolute ‘Helter Skelter’ of excitement for all of us here at Suncoast! To meet a living legend like Sir Paul McCartney was a privilege and an honour.”
Andrew Reik, one of the passionate music teachers who encouraged the group to apply, added: “The dedication and hard work of our students paid off brilliantly. Meeting Sir Paul McCartney was a major testament to their talent and effort, and I have no doubt our incredible students will go on to achieve great things in the world of music.”