Fontaines D.C. has said they are ‘utterly heartbroken’ after they announced the death of their manager, Trevor Dietz.
The Dublin band – who formed in 2014 – have been left devastated after their manager, Trevor, died on Sunday. The band – comprising of Grian Chatten, Conor Curley, Carlos O’Connell, Conor “Deego” Deegan III and Tom Coll – declined to share details of what happened.
In a statement on their social media, the band announced they were ‘utterly heartbroken’ to announce Trevor’s death, describing him as the ‘sixth’ member of the band.
Fontaines D.C.. Pic: Fontaines D.C. Instagram
They said: ‘Trevor Dietz. We are utterly heartbroken to let you know that on Sunday June 7th we lost our dear friend and manager Trevor.
‘Trevor was beside us from the beginning of our journey as a band, we have never known Fontaines D.C. without him, the sixth member of the band.’
The band said Trevor ‘cared passionately’ for them and was ‘fearless in his beliefs’.
‘He cared passionately for us and for what was fair and right in the wider world. He was fearless in his beliefs. We will miss him always.
‘We ask that you kindly respect our privacy and that of his family at this terribly difficult time. RIP Trev.’
Trevor signed Fontaines DC in 2016 and oversaw their rise from a group of music students at BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music Institute) in the Liberties, to Grammy and Mercury Prize nominated artists.
He began working with Workman’s in 2010 and booked them to play at Workman’s on multiple occasions before becoming their manager.
Simon Merriman, promoter and director at Singular Artists, shared his condolences saying: ‘On a personal level, I’m lost for words right now. I’ve known Trev for a long time. He was a huge figure within the Irish music industry and played an enormous role in shaping it for so many people. The impact he had on artists, audiences and those working across the industry cannot be overstated.
‘His legacy will continue to be felt across the Irish music industry for many years to come,’ he added.