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AROHA

DJMelbourne VIC, Australia

HouseElectronicBalearicDeep houseDiscoIndie danceTech houseUK FunkyUK GarageTechno

AROHA is a Māori DJ and producer from Aotearoa (New Zealand), now based in Naarm (Melbourne), known for electrifying, genre-blurring club sets rooted in global underground sounds. From Glastonbury to Boiler Room, she has built an international reputation for high-energy performances that move fluidly across styles and tempos. She has shared stages with artists such as Grace Jones, Disclosure, Kaytranada, Ben UFO, Groove Armada and 2ManyDJs, while appearing at festivals including Glastonbury, Pitch Music & Arts, Beyond The Valley, WOMADelaide and Rhythm & Vines. Alongside her work as an artist, AROHA has played a significant role in shaping music culture. She was previously a prime-time host on George FM and Programme Director at the iconic 95bFM, later moving into global artist and community roles at Serato and Ableton. Her releases have earned support from artists including RÜFÜS DU SOL, CC:DISCO!, Oliver Dollar and Sam Divine, while her viral protest track Let Her Rip (Toitū Te Tiriti) and the Mother Tongue EP continue to expand her global profile.

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