Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies aged 38 after accidental head injury

The Scottish DJ, real name Jack Revill, died following complications from a head injury, his family said.

Internationally renowned Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known as Jackmaster, has died at the age of 38, his family announced Saturday (October 12).

The co-founder of the record label and club night Numbers was known for his eclectic taste and ability to switch seamlessly between genres.

“Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of October 12th, following complications arising from an accidental head injury,” a statement on the musician’s Instagram page read.

“His family—Kate, Sean, and Johnny—are utterly heartbroken,” the post continued. “While deeply touched by the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues and fans, the family kindly requests privacy as they navigate the immense grief of this devastating loss.

“Jack’s passion for music and his relentless drive to push creative boundaries through his work at the Numbers label and Rubadub Records in Glasgow, including discovering countless innovative artists, made him a beloved and pioneering figure in the electronic music community both in front of and behind the scenes.

“His talent for blending genres and delivering electrifying DJs sets and productions earned him the respect and admiration of peers and fans across the globe. His legacy will continue to inspire, and his impact on the world of dance music will remain indelible.”

Born in Glasgow in 1986, Revill cut his teeth at the Rubadub record shop in Glasgow before becoming a regular at techno party Monox aged 17. He was awarded Breakthrough DJ at DJ Magazine‘s Best Of British Awards in 2010.

Revill was the subject of controversy in 2018, when he sexually assaulted multiple women at Love Saves The Day Festival in Bristol.

The DJ privately apologized to those he assaulted and subsequently revealed he had overdosed on GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), a nervous system depressant, at the time of the incident.