DJ ends 50-year career in the Peterborough club where it began

After a DJ career spanning half a century, Brian Pearce is preparing to perform his final vinyl set at the same club he played his first mix in 1976.

Pearce, 77, aka DJ Tom Bryan, from Stanground, Peterborough, said he started to DJ “by accident” after he brought his record player to provide music for a work party.

Following his success at the event, a local entertainment agent contacted Pearce and secured him a gig at Annabelles night club in Peterborough, now called The Met Lounge, 50 years ago.

Pearce said his DJ sets have contributed to a “brilliant life” and after collecting over 12,000 vinyl singles he felt it was now time to hang up his headphones.

The 77-year-old’s final performance will take place on 14 November in The Met Lounge at a 50th reunion celebration of Annabelles night club.

He said all ticket sales will go to Prostate Cancer UK, after Pearce was diagnosed with the condition last year.