Brendan Fagan Self, 49, was the managing director of Hobart events company Vandemonian Touring, which hosts live music acts at venues around Tasmania.[1] He appeared in Hobart Magistrates Court on 30 April 2026 charged with trafficking cocaine and possessing cannabis.[1] Court documents allege the cocaine trafficking occurred between 13 and 18 September 2025.[2] Court documents allege he possessed cannabis in February 2026.[1] He is yet to enter a plea.[1] Magistrate Reg Marron adjourned the case to July 21.[2]

The alleged quantities of the substances were unclear and no weight or plant count was published.[1] Defence lawyer Pip Monk said the disclosure received so far, including property seizure records, photographs and copies of search warrants, was absolutely nowhere near what was required.[1] Prosecutors said the brief against Self was extensive and more was expected from police.[2] Self first appeared on the charges in February.[2]

The company has previously hosted big-name artists, including Flume and Tones and I, and staged the annual Tasmanian Wine Festival.[1] Vandemonian Touring also formerly operated Hobart Uni Bar on the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus.[1] The venue closed in June last year.[1] Australian Securities and Investments Commission documents show another person was appointed director and secretary of Vandemonian Touring in October last year.[1]