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The Australian teenager who became notorious overnight after hosting a huge party that ended in a near riot has set his sights on a new career. He is on his way to a venue near you.
Life has become one long party for Corey Delaney. He has signed a deal with one of Australia’s leading publicity agents to put his infamous promotional skills to more lucrative effect as an international party promoter and DJ.
The 16-year-old, whose decision to party while his parents were away led to 500 revellers causing a damage bill of A$20,000 (£8,900) at his Melbourne home, will embark next month on “Corey’s Party Tour” of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne — as a warm-up to a planned tour of Britain in the summer.
London, Bournemouth, Brighton, Torquay, Blackpool, Southend and Weston-super-Mare are likely destinations as Max Markson, Corey’s manager, sets about putting him on the world stage.
“Watch out London, Corey’s coming,” Mr Markson told The Times yesterday. “He’s going to be the world’s party boy. He threw a good party in the wrong place. Now we’re going to throw a great party in the right place.”
Corey, who finished school at the end of last year, has given up a A$20,000 apprenticeship in carpentry and is retraining as a DJ with one of the best in Australia. Mr Markson says that his earnings this year are likely to reach A$100,000.
No deals are in the pipeline yet but Mr Markson, who will take a 20 per cent cut of Corey’s earnings, is considering commercial offers from party organisers in the United States and from clothing labels and international soft-drink makers keen to tap into Corey’s image of teenage rebellion.
He has taken to appearing on Australian television wearing his trademark faux-fur hooded jacket and oversized yellow plastic sunglasses. “A week ago, I was on the building site working hard, and now they put me on a national tour,” he said. “I’ve got an agent — life’s good.”
He has received death threats that would prevent him returning home even if his parents agreed to have him back, and he has admitted that things had become “a bit crazy”. Jo Delaney, his mother, is considering the use of a family counsellor. She and his father, Steve Delaney, who were furious after the party, have been persuaded to support his latest move and have met Mr Markson.
While some people have applauded the youth’s behaviour, he has been condemned by others as an arrogant brat. One website invites users to “slap” an animated Corey; so far he has been slapped 700,000 times.Mr Markson thinks that Corey — “the most famous and popular 16-year-old in Australia” — will have the last laugh. His tour will enable him to pay the estimated A$20,000 for damage to his parents’ house, neighbours’ letterboxes and a police car — and have more than enough left over to buy a car for himself.
Mr Markson concedes that the party scene may not be a long-term proposition but says that Corey is characteristically nonchalant about the future. “I said to him, ‘If this doesn’t work out what are you going to do?’ ” Mr Markson recalled.
“And he said: ‘I left school at the end of last year, I started doing my apprenticeship to do carpentry and once this finishes I’ll go and get a job’. I think any family would love to have a 16-year-old like that.”
The word on the web
"I wish there were more young people like this instead of the many spineless little fakers there are out there. Corey Delaney is much like a young Frankie Wilde staring in It’s All Gone Pete Tong the prequel. Of course Corey now has an agent and throws parties for cash. It’s refreshing to know that at least someone out there gets to live the dream”
“This is Corey Delaney. If I was his father, I’d have him cop the massive $20,000 bill and subject him to public humiliation. Run away he will, as all kids do. But eventually he’ll come home, as teenagers these days are so sheltered and privileged. Hopefully he’ll learn his lesson”
“I feel sorry for the kid because everyone is playing the part of authority and ganging up on him. The Victorian police sees it as a rare opportunity to get public opinion behind them, while the media loves its role as a disciplinarian. The saddest thing for the kid is that his parents have also sided with authority. Yes, they have the right to be very angry — he lied to them and was responsible for $20,000 worth of damage. But I believe they should have not aired their grievances through the media”
“The irony is today the Victorian Government claim their tougher new powers to target rowdy behaviour around Melbourne nightspots have been a great success”
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I just feel sorry for him. His party went out of control and I think he's scared. The media have fueled the fire and if it wasn't for all the coverage it wouldn't have gone this far.
I hope that one day he can make amends with his parents and learn a lesson from this.
Jen, Bristol, England
i think the only reason this got so famous was because of the whole glasses thing.. and not just that but the public ate up his attitude as well. he's milking it to the max, but it's working!! haha i wish him all the luck for easy money in the UK :)
beth, Canada,
honestly, i feel so sorry for the guy. the media is all over him like nothing ive seen before. he was just a a random 17year old who threw a party, thought he'd make it more interesting &got outa hand and now the media are like "REBELLL!" OHget lost. media took this story a bit too far i reckon.
dea, Adelaide, australia
Good on him, I can remember having parties at my parents house & it was easy for them to get out of control. All of these old funny duddies have either never had enough friends to hold a good party or have forgotten what it's like to be 16 & have some fun. Personally, I would be worried if my 3 children didn't have any secret parties in their teenage years - true, I wouldn't be too chuffed with a huge bill such as this lad's family did but, what the hell, you only get one life - LIVE IT!
Sarah Handley, Chiang Mai, Thailand
This is just an ordinary teenager who's party got out of hand. It is not an extraordinary occurrence although providing grist for the news mill. Is his surname Delaney or Worthington? the papers can't seem to get it right.So much for the accuracy of reporters.
William, Padstow, Australia
It's only fair if we trade Australia for a spotty, talent-free braindeath victim of our own - we could even do a two for one deal. There are some neds just like him down the street from me who also "know how to party" and do so at least three or four times a week (interestingly one of them's also a dj) at earbleed volume till 4 and 5 a.m accompanied by tons of equally noxious, stoned and LOUD pals - perhaps I could put Mark Markson in contact with them? Or should I become their agent myself? All those cheering Corey on might enjoy swapping homes with me, they'd have the chance to appreciate slack-jawed spoilt brats like him all year round. Oh, and I'm in my 20s and do throw the occasional party myself (I just know that not everyone in the neighbourhood wants to hear my music - guess I'm wierd), so I'm not quite Disgusted Colonel of Tunbridge Wells material.
Ruth , Glasgow, Scotland
I hope he and his "agent" fall flat on their faces. Surely the yoof of GB have a bit more class than to fall for the antics of this fool and his puppetmaster?
Guy Cavendish, London,
Unbelievable........
I was queing up for a party in the south atlantic [falklands] a bit older than this snotty nose piece of ....
I came home to a sober family party and a pat on the back? Has the civilised world gone mad or am I...........a boring old fart?
Jono
Ex-Royal Marine
OZ
jon David, Perth, OZ
Why is this considered newsworthy ? Why is this on the front page of the Times ?
Anyone wondering why British and western society seems to be descending into a fatuous celebrity obsessed playground need look no further than this sort of thing.
If the Times is serious about this kind of journalism, I'd suggest the headline be changed to something like "Corey Boozy Brit Party Tour Shocka !!!"
Rick, Sydney, Australia
He hasn't been fined $20,000. It was only a threat made by the police commissioner that they were considering making him pay for the police response which she estimated at that amount. The only damage done was a neighbor's birdbath and a police car windscreen were smashed.
Glenn Peters, Melbourne, Australia
Can he simply walk into the UK and work-is the profession of DJ one in which we need to recruit overseas.He needs to be brought back down to earth and perhaps the refusal of a work permit would do that.
Bill Morrison, Hong Kong, China
To Lui of San Francisco.
Who was admiring this moron, definitely not the majority of people in Oz. If you are so keen on him then let him move to live with you and organize any parties he wants in your home!!!!!
Liz Scott, Adelaide, SA
One must remember that he is being 'handled' by an 'agent.' So really this dolt is just a money earner for the above. But as to this little Bogan and our PC 'touchy-feely' police 'service,' it will, as always be the poor suffering tax-payer who will foot the bill.
Enjoy this latest entertainment export from Oz. Better still, you guys don't want to keep him do you?
Barry, Melbourne, Australia
Man this dude ROx . He pwned the Vic Pol and he'll Pwn the GBPC. PArty ON man its your God Given Rite! Smash the sistem. dont Let the griefers get you down.
John Redwood, london, uk
I have to agree with Fred.
This is news? I wonder how many times now the media will feel obliged to prove Andy Warhol right yet again.
gb, Austin, USA
Good luck to him - it sounds great (I am in my 40s) and as he says, when it ends he'll get a job. What's wrong with an attitude like that?
David, London,
Once he's made some money from this venture it should be confiscated by the authorities that spent so much resource cleaning up his mess.
Hugh, Maidenhead, UK
He's very lucky that things have turned out so well for him. Itâs very doubtful that he deserves the opportunities he has been presented with but he has taken them all the same. But now he must realise it is no longer just his own person. He is idealised by many young and impressionable teenagers and do hope he realises the responsibility this entails. However due to the nature of his rise to fame i doubt this will happen until he is washed up and young society has moved onto some new fad that entertains them.
James Cornish, Lancaster, Lancashire
I can't believe this has made front page of the site. At the top. Sort it out people.
Lizzie, London,
What an absolute plonka!!
Totally not newsworthy at all. I am sick of reading about this kid.
Matt, London, UK
I love this. It's amazing that in this day and age a young punk can make international news for throwing a party. You have to love our society. I don't know if I should say: "Man, I wish I had the balls when I was his age." or "What kind of stupid society are we becoming to make such a big thing out of this?"
Give this kid a break - you were admiring him once upon a time; remember!
Luis, San Francisco, CA - USA
Wow, so he is doing a tour of Australia and may be doing one of England. Oh, how good do I feel!!!! That this is an example of Australian youth!!!!!!! I feel utterly sick inside.
Why doesn't the media now print something about young people who are doing something worthwhile for their country?
Liz Scott, Adelaide, SA
Just what the country needs right now. I hope the UK deports that kid if there is trouble in any of his parties here. It would be even better if the UK didn't allow this kid to enter the UK in the first place as he is a huge threat to public safety.
Daniel Fernandes, Middle England,
Jim_flip may I remind you it was english as well that were the criminals that were sent to OZ - we r just giving them back :)
You have plenty here that he can join!
Ozzie in UK
Rochelle, Belfast,
an absolute inspiration!! just try and see it in a light hearted way!!
Trez, brighton, england
So Australia send us their criminals now
Jim_flip, London,
That is horrifying. I can't believe that a child with such disrespect for authority is being marketed and sold as a 'party starter'. Legally this boy cannot vote in Australia, cannot legally enter some licensed premises nor can he leave Australia without the permission of his parents - who he is not even on speaking terms with!
What rot.
Emily, London,
The world has gone totally mad. This moron with his so called friend caused havoc, and we seem to welcome this? And he is goign to era some serious cash! Surely this is only an invitation for other kids to go one better, it is like extreme partying. Who can cause the most havoc. I have a solution, round them up, create a battalion, train them and ship them to Iraq or Afghanistan where I am sure they will be welcomed with open arms. Or if the prefer it I am sure that comarade Putin has some space in that lad East of Moscow, where they can get rid of all this energy. MAD just MAD
loris, Milan, Italy
The triumph of pimply-faced youths is at hand!
RW, Victoria, BC, Canada
eeeeeewwwww.....I hope he doesn't "break" America. It is bad enough with Paris Hilton over here.
Shelley, Boston, USA
Nothing different from me growing up except for press, youtube, facebook... etc... Roll on the future of the world! And good on him for taking advantage of our sheep like mentality. he's ahead of you non thinkers
justin White, singapore, singapore
I don't think this trash is newsworthy
Fred, Bristol, uk
Who is he and who cares?
nigel, wimbledon,