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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Singer Dave Dobbyn is left broken-hearted after legendary music manager dies: 'It's a very sad day'
New Zealand singer Sir Dave Dobbyn has led the tributes after his beloved long-time manager Lorraine Barry died on Monday. Originally hailing from Northern Ireland, Barry found her second home in New Zealand, where she played a pivotal role in managing icons such as Dobbyn, rapper Tom Scott, and bands like Avantdale Bowling Club and Home Brew. She died at her Auckland home, after suffering a long illness. Her death was confirmed in a heartbreaking social media statement. 'Our wonderful Lorraine died yesterday. She was at her beautiful Titirangi home, lying in the sun and very peaceful,' the statement began. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'To everyone who knew her, was mentored, inspired or supported by her, we know you will be feeling this loss too. We are sending love to the music industry and wider community on her behalf.' Barry's illustrious career included a 16-year tenure as international marketing manager at Virgin Records in the UK. Across her career, she collaborated with legendary figures like the Spice Girls, Massive Attack, John Lee Hooker, the Chemical Brothers, Ice T and Soul II Soul. Slice of Heaven singer Dave Dobbyn paid tribute to her by sharing a heartfelt throwback photo of them together, which he captioned with some heartfelt words. 'It's a very sad day for my family and friends and for anyone who knew Lorraine. She was a straight shooter, her aim was true,' Dave began. 'We clicked from the start. I got so used to confiding in her as she had great instinct and a canny intelligence.' He added she had been an incredible manager in the two decades she had represented him. 'She had a great way with people and didn't suffer foolishness. Twenty-one years later and I'm at a loss to be without her. 'What would Lorraine think about this and that moving forward? Well she would tell me not to be anxious and to stick to the path we have nurtured. 'All who dealt with her had a deep respect for her. Rest in eternal peace.' NZ Six60 bassist Chris Mac also paid tribute, writing: 'She will be missed. Grateful to have known her.' 'Sending so much love. Such a kind brilliant woman,' NZ radio presented Sharyn Casey chipped in. 'A gem of a woman. Heartbroken for us all,' added NZ country singer Tami Neilson. Barry is survived by her long-term husband Ross.
RNZ News
6 days ago
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- RNZ News
Respected music manager Lorraine Barry dies
Lorraine Barry in 2018. The international music manager has died at home in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Yadana Saw New Zealand's music community is paying tribute to a well-respected manager who has died. Lorraine Barry came from Northern Ireland but made her home in New Zealand managing Sir Dave Dobbyn, Tom Scott, and groups such as the Avantdale Bowling Club and Home Brew. She was a board member for the New Zealand Music Commission and a mentor of developing artists. During her 16 years as international marketing manager for Virgin Records in the UK, she worked with international artists including John Lee Hooker, Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers, Ice T, Soul II Soul and the Spice Girls. Sir Dave Dobbyn and Lorraine Barry at the Silver Scrolls in 2019. Photo: RNZ In an interview with RNZ's The Mixtape in 2018, Barry said music was a personal thing that said so much about someone and she liked to stay in the background. "I think that's my role as a manager... My musical tastes have sort of been mine and people don't really know much about me and now you are totally exposing me to the world." Barry said she grew up in "the Troubles" in Northern Ireland - the conflict from 1968 to 1998 between Protestants and Catholics over whether Northern Ireland should stay part of the UK or become part of Ireland. Barry said it began when she was about 10, and nightlife was restricted, forcing teenagers out of Belfast and into the suburbs. This influenced her exposure to music and in her mixtape the first song she chose was the 1980 hit My Perfect Cousin by The Undertones, a rock band from Derry in Northern Ireland - partly for the accent. A death notice online said Lorraine Elizabeth Barry passed away peacefully at home in Auckland after a short illness. "Loving partner to Ross, daughter to Betty and sister to Denise. Lorraine will be sadly missed and remembered by brother in law Kenny, her nephews Robert, Philip, Andrew and David and the wider family circle." The notice said a service would be held in her home town of Whitehead, north of Belfast, at a later date. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
