Jay Dee Springbett
British Australian record executive
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Jay Dee Springbett (1975 – 30 June 2011), was a British Australian record executive who appeared as a judge on the singing competition Australian Idol during the show's seventh season in 2009. Springbett was one of three judges, along with Ian Dickson and Marcia Hines.[2][3]
- Judge on Australian Idol (2009
Executive Sony Music Entertainment
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| Born | 27 June 1975 [1] Britain |
| Died | 30 June 2011 Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupations | Record executive, television personality |
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Career
Springbett, an executive with Sony Music Entertainment in Britain, moved from his native United Kingdom to Australia in 2004.[2] He worked in the artists and repertoire department at Sony Music Australia.[2] He helped launch or manage the careers of well-known Sony artists and pop singers, including Jessica Mauboy and Human Nature.[3]
Personal life
In January 2010, Springbett split from his fiancée with whom he had two daughters.[2][3]
On 30 June 2011, Springbett was found dead at his apartment in Woolloomooloo in non-suspicious circumstances.[2][3]