George Bowie anthem raises funds for Lanarkshire charity

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Top DJ George Bowie has teamed up with a Lanarkshire charity by releasing a single to raise awareness and funds for its vital work.

All proceeds from his remix of 90s trance tune Shine by The Space Brothers are going to the Catherine McEwan Foundation, which supports patients with and research into Crohn’s disease and colitis.

The charity was set up by East Kilbride resident Derek McEwan in memory of his late mum, who had severe Crohn’s disease and died aged just 37 – and he says he has been “blown away” by the support of his long-time friend in creating the charity track.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Newly-released GBX anthem Shine features vocals from Scottish singer Heather Kane, with renowned DJ George, his wife Ellene and “partner in crime” Sparkos behind the desk; and is available for download through Apple Music and Spotify.The collaboration came about after Heather performed at a popular Tea Jenny charity event attended by Ellene, and now the performers even hope to take to the stage together at a future fundraiser.Derek said: “I was totally blown away when the guys approached me with the idea to do a track together for the charity – it’s a real honour and gives the foundation an incredible platform for awareness and a new audience.“I was asked to pick the track for the rework and one