Tributes pour in as Scottish DJ Jack Revill AKA Jackmaster dies aged 38

12 October 2024, 19:59

Jack Revill aka Jackmaster performs at Bulmers Forbidden Fruit festival
Jack Revill aka Jackmaster performs at Bulmers Forbidden Fruit festival. Picture: Getty

By Henry Moore

Scottish DJ Jack Revill, known on stage as Jackmaster, has died at the age of 38.

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Revill, 38, passed away on Saturday, October 12, in Ibiza following "complications arising from an accidental head injury", a statement from his family said.

A statement said: "It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the untimely passing of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster.

"Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of October 12, following complications arising from an accidental head injury.

"His family - Kate, Sean and Johnny - are utterly heartbroken.

"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".

The Scottish native was born in Glasgow and worked in the famed record shop Rudabub.

He would later become the co-founder of the record label Numbers.

Revill died aged 38
Revill died aged 38. Picture: Getty

Tributes have flooded in for the artist following his death.

Electronic duo Disclosure were among those paying tribute, writing on Instagram: "Can't believe this. Heart broken. Thank you for all the amazing memories & inspiration Jack. This is just awful awful awful."

A post from the official Instagram account of DU duo CamelPhat on Revill's Instagram page said: "Can't believe what I'm reading... in an industry full of Ego you were hands down one of the nicest fellas we ever met along the way. Our thoughts are with family & friends. RIP my friend x".

He had recently released the single Nitro, featuring Kid Enigma, telling Electronic Groove music magazine: "It was about feeling hyped and inspired in the club.

"Sadly, those moments are rare now. Blame the phones and people who don't dance, I think.

"I am so grateful for my fans, but I got into music because I love dancing. It's a lost artform at the moment, I think".

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