22-05-2025
DJ smashes own record with 48-hour live stream for autism charity
An Isle of Wight DJ broke his own record with a 48-hour live vinyl mixing session.
Steve 'Rubester' Collins, a trance DJ from Cowes, streamed the marathon set on his Twitch channel rube_dj, raising money for AIM Autism Inclusion Matters.
The DJ has previously completed 12-hour, 24-hour, and 36-hour streams for the cause.
After learning about AIM's funding difficulties, Steve set himself the challenge of 48 hours, raising a current total of £4,875.
Support and donations came from across the globe.
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A spokesperson from AIM expressed gratitude to Steve and his supporters, stating: "Without fundraising like this, we would not be able to provide the vital services that we offer, and we cannot wait to start opening some of our Children and Young People's Groups again."
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For those interested, Rubester's vinyl mixes can be found at
Steve's GoFundMe page remains open for further donations.
