Jac was a one-of-a-kind man. He was ageless, I think the secret was that Jac was interesting and endlessly interested in people, he cared. I first met Jac when he offered me the chance to be a stage manager at RAT's NYE Adeva et al extravaganza...I was hooked, what a night with many more to follow. That night changed my career path, because of Jac I became an event producer for many years. What I loved about Jac was his loving friendship and his enthusiasm for learning and for imparting his knowledge and in many cases wisdom. He taught me a lot including how to breath and I feel very blessed that I saw Jac with Billy on Jac's last trip to Oz. I still can't believe he is gone as I thought he'd out live us all. I love'd Jac and miss him. xElise
Elise
6th September 2018
Suffice to say that it was Jac and RAT that inspired me to start Sweatbox - also a major player in the dance party boom of the late 80s/early 90s. Each group had their own particular brand and style, but most likely none of them would have emerged without Jac Vidgen as our 'Godfather'. I think any promoter from that era would agree on this. He was the first.
Sent by Richard Weiss on 03/06/2018
I remember the last time I saw Jac in January 2018. He was staying at my place in Darlinghurst and Martin Harsono and I were seeing him off.
Jac left me an odd assortment of stuff, including a Luna Park RAT mask from 31 December 1986, and instructions (tape your mouth shut, do this, do that...). We agreed I would see what I could do to help him get at least a partial Australian pension.
I put Jac in an Uber to the airport, he offered me a $20 contribution (always his way) which I declined. I noticed how fragile he seemed yet I had no idea I would never see him again.
He was a person you can't imagine being without. Once Jac chose you as a friend, no matter how annoying or plain crazy either of you became, Jac's friendship stuck like superglue.
Christine, 4 September 2018