Niamh Jobson Research Fund Launch

Niamh Jobson Research Fund launches at SWG3 Warehouse + Garden Terrace on Saturday 28 June 2025. 

A powerful new initiative – the Niamh Jobson Research Fund – will officially launch on Saturday 28 June, marking the beginning of a mission to support vital research into osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer that primarily affects young people.

The fund has been created in memory of much-loved Glasgow DJ, producer, and sound engineer Niamh Jobson, who died in January 2025, just five days before her 23rd birthday, after living with the disease for seven years.

Established as a dedicated Osteosarcoma Fund within the Bone Cancer Research Trust, the fund’s sole purpose is to help drive progress in treatment options that have remained largely unchanged for over 50 years - and to create a better future for others diagnosed with this devastating illness.

A powerful voice within Scotland’s underground electronic music scene, Niamh was known for her articulate and emotionally rich approach to techno. Despite enduring multiple rounds of intense chemotherapy and the eventual loss of her left leg, she remained dedicated to her craft – performing, producing, and co-hosting the acclaimed Dub Series radio show with close friend and fellow DJ Kairogen.

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.

Born in Hong Kong, Niamh spent part of her childhood on the Isle of Eigg before moving to Glasgow and becoming immersed in the city’s club culture. She first cut her teeth at the revered Sub Club, later making her debut at Subculture and performing solo and back-to-back at Slam’s Return to Mono residency. Her deep understanding of the genre, blending machine-driven minimalism with dubby, dreamlike textures – marked her out as an artist wise beyond her years.

Niamh’s friends, family, and collaborators continue to feel her loss every day. Through this fund, they hope to transform that loss into lasting impact - honouring her strength, insight, and selfless belief that her experience might one day help spare others.