Former Sony Music Australia boss Denis Handlin 'makes his first public appearance' at The Kid Laroi's Sydney concert - almost a year after his shock departure from the company
Former Sony Music Australia chairman and chief executive Denis Handlin made his first public appearance since his exit from the label, a new report has claimed.
According to The Daily Telegraph's Confidential on Sunday, Denis, 71, attended The Kid Laroi's Sydney concert on Friday night alongside his son Pat and Pat's pop star fiancée Samantha Jade.
It comes almost a year after Denis' shock departure from the label. At the time, the company began an investigation into its other workers over allegations of bullying and harassment.
![Rare sighting: Former Sony Music Australia boss Denis Handlin 'makes his first public appearance' at The Kid Laroi's Sydney concert on Friday, according to The Daily Telegraph's Confidential on Sunday. This comes after his shock exit from the company almost a year ago. Pictured prior](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/29/14/58427359-10865429-Rare_sighting_Former_Sony_Music_Australia_boss_Denis_Handlin_mak-a-24_1653830921490.jpg)
Rare sighting: Former Sony Music Australia boss Denis Handlin 'makes his first public appearance' at The Kid Laroi's Sydney concert on Friday, according to The Daily Telegraph's Confidential on Sunday. This comes after his shock exit from the company almost a year ago. Pictured prior
Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Mr Handlin is involved in any of the allegations.
Confidential understands Denis, his former Sony executive son Pat and Samantha, watched the concert from a corporate suite and enjoyed a private harbour cruise with Laroi and his entourage on Saturday night.
In June last year, Sony Music's global chairman Rob Stringer announced the departure of Denis in an internal email to staff.
'I am writing to let you know that Denis Handlin will be leaving Sony Music Entertainment after more than 50 years with the company, effectively immediately,' Mr Stringer wrote.
![VIPs: Confidential understands Denis, his former Sony executive son Pat and Pat's pop star fiancée Samantha Jade (both pictured), watched the concert from a corporate suite](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/29/14/58427157-10865429-VIPs_Confidential_understands_Denis_his_former_Sony_executive_so-a-25_1653830921533.jpg)
VIPs: Confidential understands Denis, his former Sony executive son Pat and Pat's pop star fiancée Samantha Jade (both pictured), watched the concert from a corporate suite
![Out and about: The group then reportedly enjoyed a private harbour cruise with Laroi and his entourage on Saturday night. Laroi, 18, is pictured during Friday's show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/29/14/58427021-10865429-image-a-30_1653829665683.jpg)
Out and about: The group then reportedly enjoyed a private harbour cruise with Laroi and his entourage on Saturday night. Laroi, 18, is pictured during Friday's show
He went on to thank Denis for his 'extraordinary contribution' to the company.
Denis is one of the most powerful and influential figures in the music industry who has helped bands and stars like Delta Goodrem, Jessica Mauboy and Gang of Youths achieve international fame.
It's understood Denis still offers advice and acts as a mentor to Laroi and his family.
![Shock departure: In June last year, Sony Music's global chairman Rob Stringer announced the departure of Denis in an internal email to staff. Denis is pictured with Alicia Keys at the ARIA Awards in 2013](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/29/13/44471725-9707281-Sony_Music_s_global_chairman_Rob_Stringer_announced_the_departur-a-24_1653826025735.jpg)
Shock departure: In June last year, Sony Music's global chairman Rob Stringer announced the departure of Denis in an internal email to staff. Denis is pictured with Alicia Keys at the ARIA Awards in 2013
![Rise to the top: Denis quickly worked his way up the ladder at Sony Music Australia, spending time in key roles such as national promotions manager and director of marketing. Denis is pictured with Guy Sebastian in 2013](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/29/13/44471447-9707281-Mr_Handlin_quickly_worked_his_way_up_the_ladder_at_Sony_Music_Au-a-30_1653826026876.jpg)
Rise to the top: Denis quickly worked his way up the ladder at Sony Music Australia, spending time in key roles such as national promotions manager and director of marketing. Denis is pictured with Guy Sebastian in 2013
Multimillionaire rapper Laroi, 18, has brought his End of the World Tour to Australia and has partnered with McDonald's to launch a limited-edition meal.
He took to the stage at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday, with a second show added on Friday due to overwhelming demand.
It has been three years since Laroi left Australia and moved to LA to follow his dreams of becoming a chart-topping rapper.
![Superstar: Laroi jetted into Australia with his model girlfriend Katarina Deme (left) in May](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/27/05/58121051-10851325-Superstar_Laroi_jetted_into_Australia_with_his_model_girlfriend_-a-28_1653624969195.jpg)
Superstar: Laroi jetted into Australia with his model girlfriend Katarina Deme (left) last week
![In demand: Laroi has brought his End of the World Tour to Australia and has partnered with McDonald's to launch a limited-edition meal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/29/14/58388719-10865429-In_demand_Laroi_has_brought_his_End_of_the_World_Tour_to_Austral-a-26_1653830921875.jpg)
In demand: Laroi has brought his End of the World Tour to Australia and has partnered with McDonald's to launch a limited-edition meal
He is now one of the most famous hip hop stars in the world, and has collaborated with the likes of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus.
Laroi jetted into Australia with his girlfriend, TikTok star, Katarina Deme last week.
He kicked off the Aussie leg of his End of the World Tour in Sydney on May 26, and is now embarking on a string of stadium shows.
These concerts mark the first time he has performed to a hometown crowd since he opened for his late mentor Juice WRLD in 2019.
![Stay tuned: The Kid Laroi is yet to announce rescheduled tour dates](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/05/28/06/58196217-10862897-Success_The_teenager_is_one_of_the_most_famous_hip_hop_stars_in_-a-28_1653714229684.jpg)
Success: The teenager is one of the most famous hip hop stars in the world, and has collaborated with the likes of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Pictured in Los Angeles in April
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