5 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Research fund in memory of late Glasgow DJ to launch at SWG3
The foundation will mark the beginning of a mission to support vital research into osteosarcoma, with the disease primarily affecting young people.
It has been established as a dedicated Osteosarcoma Fund within the Bone Cancer Research Trust and its sole purpose is to help drive progress in treatment options that have been remained largely unchained for more than 50 years and to create a better future for others diagnosed with the illness.
Niam was known for her articulate and emotionally rich approach to techno and she remained dedicated to it despite undergoing multiple rounds of intense chemo and the loss of her left leg.
She performed, produced and co-hosted the acclaimed Dub Series radio show with close friend DJ Kairogen.
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The launch party at SWG3 will run from 2pm–8pm across the venue's Warehouse and Garden Terrace, featuring sets from Kairogen, Danny Greenman, Timescape, VXYX, Harry Mawby and LAZLO – a line-up of artists who played with Niamh, knew her well, and were inspired by her sound and spirit.
Niamh, who was born in Hong Kong and spent part of her childhood on the Isle of Eigg before moving to Glasgow where she first cut her teeth at Sub Club.
Speaking on the launch of the fund, Niamh's brother Finn Jobson reflects on her legacy and the drive behind the initiative: 'I will never get over the loss of my best friend. Watching her suffer from this heinous disease, while powering through with her impressive and promising career cut far too short by osteosarcoma.
'Creating this fund and launching it in a very Niamh manner, we will be able to assist her dream of helping kids in this position get another chance at life, while also pushing her unique underground club techno sound to the people of Glasgow. She was my partner in crime and we will carry on living like Niamh.'
Tickets are on sale now here, with all money raised going to the research fund.
