Fontaines D.C. manager Trevor Dietz dies at 54

Trevor Dietz, the longtime manager of the Irish rock band Fontaines D.C., has died at the age of 54. The band announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, saying he passed away on Sunday, June 7. No cause of death has been disclosed.

In their statement, the band described Dietz as the "sixth member" and said they were "utterly heartbroken." They wrote that he had been beside them from the beginning of their journey and that he cared passionately for the band and for what was fair and right in the world. The band asked for privacy for his family and themselves.

Dietz's career with Fontaines D.C. began in Dublin in 2016 when he was working as a promoter and venue manager at The Workmans Club. He booked the then-up-and-coming band for several early shows before formally becoming their manager. In past interviews, Dietz recalled a pivotal early meeting over coffee where he asked the band about their goals. He said he would not have worked with them if they did not have huge expectations and dreams, expressing a belief they could succeed far beyond Ireland.

Under his management, Fontaines D.C. rose from local gigs to international acclaim. The band released four studio...