Manchester's Joe Roche is a unique artist; with his finger on the pulse. Whether at the helm of Do As You Please or sharing the stage with luminaries like Gerd Janson, Yousef or Mall Grab, this producer, DJ, and label-head continues to absorb and refine the eclectic influences of his ongoing musical journey.
The breakout year of 2023 saw Roche ascending to new heights, supporting Fatboy Slim at O2 Victoria Warehouse, gaining altitude at Snowbombing, whilst solidifying and increasing his following with residencies at Joshua Brooks, Eastern Bloc and Ramona - where he opened for the likes of Danny Howard, Dimitri From Paris, and Lauren Lo Sung. Beyond his DJ prowess, Joe has also crafted an impressive discography, earning accolades from electronic music enthusiasts for his tireless output and no-nonsense approach to production. 2024-2025 show a continued upward trajectory following multiple fabric London shows, followed by playing every room in Pikes Ibiza, Hide & Seek Festival, Parklife, a string of Joshua Brooks shows and more.
Roche took his first steps as a DJ in Manchester in 2014 cutting his teeth, and honing his skills in some of the city’s legendary record stores. Joe's talent saw him rapidly progress to appearances alongside key names, including Kerri Chandler, radio play on BBC Radio 1 and 6, and featuring on line-ups at esteemed venues, including the Warehouse Project and Leeds’ Mint Warehouse
Notable Gigs & Residencies: The Warehouse Project | fabric | Hide & Seek Festival | Pikes Ibiza | Snowbombing Festival | Joshua Brooks | Eastern Bloc | Ramona | Diecast | Distrikt | Amber's | All My Friends | bloop Radio London | La Discothequé | Lab11 Birmingham
Played Alongside: Fatboy Slim | Kerri Chandler | Gerd Janson | Special Request | Eats Everything | Mall Grab | Lauren Lo Sung | Dimitri From Paris | Graeme Park | DJ Paulette | Dusky | Heidi | Camelphat | Dave Lee | Pirate Copy | Sosa | Mano Le Tough | Running Hot | Dam Swindle | Ross From Friends | Max & Luke Dean