'He was a really decent guy': Tributes pour in for popular Cork DJ Mark ‘Beanzy’ O’Brien following his death
Mark 'Beanzy' O'Brien was found dead at a festival in East Cork on Sunday.
Tributes have been paid following the death of prominent DJ, Mark ‘Beanzy’ O’Brien, who died at a festival in East Cork over the weekend.
Mr O’Brien, who was aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead on Sunday morning after he was discovered unresponsive in his tent at Love is a Stranger festival.
The festival took place on the grounds of Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons.
This was the second edition of Another Love Story’s roaming mini festival series, with artists on the festival bill including Move D, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Fixity, Seamas Hyland, Sorcha Richardson, Theatre, and John Spillane.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene shortly after 11.30am. It is understood first responders performed CPR on Mr O’Brien for a short period of time before he was subsequently pronounced dead.
Mr O’Brien has been described as a well-known and respected member of the electronic music scene in Cork.
Speaking to the Cork DJ and radio presenter Stevie Grainger, also known as Stevie G, said his death would be felt by all members of the music industry on Leeside.
“He was a well-known and popular DJ in Cork,” said Mr Grainger.
“He was known around the scene and will be sadly missed by the community.”
A spokesperson for Cyprus Avenue in Cork City offered their condolences to the loved ones of Mr O’Brien.
“We’re heartbroken to know that local DJ, Beanzy, passed away this weekend,” said the spokesperson.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.”
Fellow Cork musician and member of The Love Buzz, Aidan Lynch, said Mr O’Brien would “listen to and help anyone in need”.
“He was one of the kindest and friendly people you could meet,” said Mr Lynch.
“He is gone too soon.”
Another friend of the deceased, who has asked to remain anonymous, said Mr O’Brien was “a talented DJ who truly loved music”.
“He was also a really decent guy, kind, funny, and great company,” the friend said.
“Cork's — and Ireland's — electronic music scene will be much poorer due to his loss."
Fellow electronic music DJ Eddie TR One said he would "never, ever" forget Mr O'Brien.
“While I struggle to keep the tears in — waiting for the numbness to slowly subside — I'm aiming to remember the good times, the kindness you showed me, and the light you brought into my life," said DJ Eddie.
“You were always there for me and me for you.
"A best friend with a brotherly bond — one we forged through music and one that I will continue for you.
"Let's still obsess over our favourite records in this life and the next.
"I just played one of your recommendations at a gig on Sunday, only just before hearing the devastating news.
"Our community will grow stronger because of you. I will never, ever forget you.”
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed the coroner has been notified of the death, and a post-mortem examination was being arranged.
"There are no further details available," the Garda spokesperson said on Monday.
Funeral details have yet to be announced for Mr O’Brien.
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