ITP V.023 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. DIRK LEHBURGER (BOOKING AGENT/TOUR MANAGER FOR ARCH ENEMY)

 

  DIRK LEHBURGER, booking agent and tour manager for Swedish melodic death metal warriors ARCH ENEMY has died, no caise of death has been given.

 

 

 

FROM MICHAEL AMOTT (ARCH ENEMY): 

 

Devastating loss. R.I.P. my friend.

Repost from Arch Enemy

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We are mourning the loss of our friend Dirk Lehberger. He took Arch Enemy through some very important and successful years as our booking agent and tour manager for close to a decade. Our thoughts and hearts are with his family and friends. Thank you Dirk for all the good times. We miss you.

 

 FROM DARK TRANQUILLITY: 

Our friend and partner Dirk Lehberger has sadly and unexpectedly passed away. For over a decade, Dirk has been our steadfast representation in the live scene. We always felt prioritized and that he had the sensitivities of our ambitions in mind. We're shocked and distraught to learn about his passing, and our thoughts go to his family and the people closest to him. Thank you for everything, Dirk. We will miss you

 

FROM NAILED TO OBSCURITY: 

.We are mourning the loss of our friend, Dirk Lehberger. He used to be our booking agent, and without him, we would not be where we are now. But first and foremost, he was a great person — always kind and ever ready to help. It was always a pleasure to meet and hang out with him, and it saddens us deeply to know that this won't be possible anymore. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Thank you, Dirk, for everything. You will be missed.

 

FROM AREA 53 FESTIVAL: 

 

Obituary - Dirk Lehberger

Late last week we received the sad news that our valued colleague and Area 53 co-founder passed away unexpectedly.

After a trial run and a low budget 1-day festival in 2017, Dirk bumped into us the same year, recognizing the hospitality of us Austrians - he himself was a native German and also noticed the potential of our festival. This resulted in Dirk being then in charge of our booking and we wanted to put on a big festival with him.

Dirk worked for us in 2018, 2019 and 2020 (postponed due to COVID-19) and we played in the besch... Corona Year 2021 as one of the few festivals to follow our 2020 show.

In this said year 2021 we had the most intense exchange with Dirk, because at least we had to coordinate a festival in the shortest possible time and comply with all the COVID regulations that were in place at the time, according to authority and we overcame this hurdle together.

Together we have spent countless hours, no common days in order to be able to implement our work professionally.

We worked together, laughed together, goofed together and as it should be - sometimes we didn't always agree - but at the end of the day, however, it was again, "All good" as he always said.

Also his daily "Moin Moin" remains in our memory - where as a Steirer I often thought to myself: "Yes, he's crazy, it's already afternoon. "- until he told us that this was a form of greeting during the day, too.

Dirk was responsible for us not only for the bookings in the rainy exchange with various bands, he also managed the Artist Production on site and coordinated with us the entire festival run.

Unfortunately, our paths parted early 2022, but in no way despised the appreciation of his person.

You were not just our team member, co-worker, booker, no Dirk, you were part of our family for the period of your presence.

You always stood out by your relaxed style, your professional appearance and made you feel very comfortable with us. Everyone who has dealt with you could recognize your professional approach and everyone noticed that you put your heart and blood into your work.

Everyone who knew you has their own memories of you and we are glad to have met you.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family, wife, daughter and close relatives.

Dirk - Have a good time on your last trip, last festival or last show.

We remember you as the German, the friend, as a team player and as a cool guy - you shaped our festival and we will continue to lead it in your spirit!

Here's to one last "good morning"

Your AREA 53 team from Leoben - Austria.

 

FROM NOTHGARD: 

 

Our friend and former booking agent Dirk Lehberger, with whom we have worked for several years, passed away. Dirk was truely a great person and a fantastic soul, who has helped everyone whenever he could. His death leaves a huge gap in many hearts and the metal scene. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Rest in peace Dirk.

 

 

FROM SERENITY: 

 

This is so unbelievable sad: RIP Dirk!

We are speechless… we have worked together for such a long time…

Our deepest condolences to your family

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Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-