Fontaines Dc announce the death of the "sixth member of the band", manager Trevor Dietz

Fontaines Dc have announced the passing of their longtime manager Trevor Dietz, a key figure in the Irish band's growth and a constant presence behind the scenes since their earliest days. The news was shared by the band in a message posted on social media.
“We are completely devastated to tell you that on Sunday June 7th we lost our dear friend and manager Trevor”, the musicians wrote, recalling the fundamental role Dietz played in their artistic journey. “Trevor was by our side from the very beginning of our adventure. We've never known Fontaines D.C. without him. He was the sixth member of the band”.
In the message, the band also wanted to highlight the manager's human qualities: “He had a deep passion for us and for what he believed was right and fair in the world. He was brave in his convictions. We will miss him forever”. The band then asked for privacy to be respected for his family and loved ones during this difficult time, closing the post with a simple: “Rest in peace, Trev”.

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. pic.twitter.com/ApvR4zzgkw

— Fontaines D.C. (@fontainesdublin) June 9, 2026

Dietz was a well-known figure on Dublin's music scene. Active since 2001, he worked at the celebrated Workman's Club and was among the first to believe in the potential of Fontaines Dc, whom he began following in 2016 after hosting them several times at the venue. From that point on, he played a decisive role in their international breakthrough, guiding their transformation from a promising act on the Irish post-punk scene into one of the most influential bands of the last decade.
In September 2025, following the Mercury Prize nomination for the album "Romance", Dietz had celebrated ten years of collaboration with the band on social media: “Even after ten years of working together, five albums and hundreds of shows, their songwriting genius, incredible live performances and the strength with which they take on such demanding tours still leave me speechless. The best band in the world”.
In a 2019 talk at the Hot Press MIX (Music Industry Xplained) course, Dietz had recounted his first meeting with the musicians. “When we decided to work together, I had just one question: what were their goals?”. The answer convinced him immediately. “I wouldn't have worked with them if they hadn't had big expectations and big dreams. If anyone else had overheard that conversation they would have thought they were crazy, but I knew we could go far beyond Ireland”.
The cause of Trevor Dietz's death has not yet been made public.

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