Allan Holbæk was always ready to help artists and musicians - and worked diligently to find a way when finances got in the way for members.

As bookkeeper and accounting manager at Dansk Artist Forbund for 38 years, Allan Holbæk helped overcome problems and made life easier for many members. He went out of his way to help wherever he could, for example by paying out an advance on upcoming royalties, even if it required several extra workflows for him and his accounts.

Allan Holbæk specialised in the art of finding a human solution to a financial challenge. He was dedicated to working in the service of artists and was honoured as an Honorary Member in 2014.

When Allan Holbæk retired in 2022, he received this declaration of love from all members, put into words by chairperson Sara Indrio:

"For some of us, it's an entire career where you've helped through thick and thin with your loyal love and understanding of the artists, which is a pillar of the union's DNA. It has always been in your very quiet and orderly way, and it has always been with the basic motto that the money should go to the members."

Dansk Artist Forbund sends many thoughts to the family.

Allan Holbæk will be buried from Hendriksholm Church in Rødovre, Tuesday 7 January at 11am.