One of Australia’s most renowned DJs who was based in Singapore, Adam Neat (who performs under the name Adam Sky) has died tragically in Bali.
According the news.com.au, Indonesian police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, but have indicated that the 42-year-old DJ — ranked as the third most popular in Asia — was rushing to respond to a naked female colleague falling 4m from the ledge of a private pool.
Nine News identified the woman as Neat’s Russian employee Zoia Lukiantcev, who is believed to have fractured her leg.
Mr Neat is understood to have deeply gashed his arm when he broke through the glass door, severing a major artery.
Police have reportedly said alcohol may have contributed to the accident.
According to the same site, the DJ’s website declares: “JUICE Magazine Asia called him out as the “rising Aussie superstar DJ”, and clear why he is one of the most sought after dance music artists in Asia today.”
His official Facebook account @AdamSkyOfficialhas confirmed his death.
“It is with great regret that we can confirm Adam Neat was involved in a fatal accident while trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple fractures in Bali on Saturday 4th May 2019.”
Mr Neat was holidaying at the Hillstone Villas Resort in Bali at the time of the incident.