YOU WONT BELIEVE: Optimo - What They Never Told You

“We are utterly heartbroken… the impact he had was immense. He was a titan of UK music and culture”: Tributes paid to JD Twitch of Optimo

He had been suffering from an inoperable brain tumour

MusicRadar · Sep 22, 2025

Scottish DJ JD Twitch, one half of duo Optimo, dies aged 57

It comes months after he announced he had been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025

JD Twitch, esteemed Scottish DJ in duo Optimo, dies aged 57

The producer and DJ, real name Keith McIvor, had been diagnosed with an untreatable brain tumour earlier this year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025

JD Twitch of Scottish DJ duo Optimo diagnosed with untreatable brain tumour

DJ and producer, real name Keith McIvor, says health has ‘declined very rapidly over just a few weeks’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

Optimo’s legendary Hogmanay party returns after two years of online events

After two years online, the club legends are back hosting a live event with Glasgow party starters Pleasure Pool set to join them for the fun at Glasgow's Room 2.

Glasgow Live · Dec 17, 2022

Eastside Arts Festival celebrates 10th anniversary with over 80 events this summer

Festival-goers will enjoy music, theatre, film, literature, and family-focused and community events for all ages

Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2022

Melting Pot x Heverlee at Glasgow's Queen's Park a 'landmark party' for Optimo anniversary

Optimo 25 will be celebrated on Saturday, with the famous Disco Sessions returning to the south side on Sunday and Mini Manoeuvres on both days too. We caught up with Melting Pot Director Mark Mackechnie ahead of the weekend.

Glasgow Live · Apr 27, 2022

Glasgow's electronic music scene celebrating milestone year as council urged to mark it

2022 is set to be a big year for clubs and venues intrinsic to the city's electronic music scene as Sub Club will celebrate its 35th anniversary, while Optimo club night will be marking 25 years, and record and music shop Rubadub will be hitting 30.

Glasgow Live · Apr 9, 2022

Melting Pot disco sessions return to Queen's Park with Optimo over bank holiday weekend

Legendary DJ duo Optimo are celebrating 25 years on the decks followed by a day of heady funk and disco bangers over an "unmissable" weekend of dancing.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2022