TEG Icon Garry Van Egmond Has Died, Aged 82

TEG Group has today (April 8) confirmed the news that Garry Van Egmond, one of Australia’s most legendary promotors and music industry moguls, has died at the age of 82.

It was noted in a press release that Van Egmond “passed peacefully” last Saturday morning (April 6) following complications that arose during a recent surgery.

In a formal statement, TEG Group CEO Geoff Jones sent his condolences to Van Egmond’s family and peers, writing: “Today the entire TEG family expresses our sadness and mourns the loss of Garry Van Egmond. Garry was not only a highly valued colleague but a thoroughly decent person, and a resounding talent with the highest integrity. His legacy will stand the test of time.

“Our thoughts are with [son] Christo, [daughter] Katie and his family through these difficult times.”

In a statement of his own, Christo – who also works as Managing Director for the titular TEG Van Egmond company – wrote of his father: “Garry was a true gentleman in the business and was highly regarded and respected by artists, managers, agents, and everyone he worked with.

“He was a superb mentor to me and I have enjoyed working with him for nearly 30 years. Over that time, we have presented some amazing events in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He was a fantastic Father and friend to me and will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and colleagues.”

Van Egmond is to thank for some of the biggest moments in Australia’s live music history, including record-breaking tours from Dire Straits in 1986 (which sold some 250,000 tickets), Bette Midler in 1987 (where they sold out a truly mind-boggling 72 shows) and AC/DC in 2010 (which became the fastest-selling concert in Australian history, moving more than half a million tickets in less than three hours).

In the wake of his death, TEG confirmed that TEG Van Egmond will continue to operate as usual.