MICHELLE MANETTI

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DJ, vocalist, promoter & producer Michelle Manetti blossomed from being an underage clubber in the Late 90s UK Rave scene, into a well-loved and well-respected DJ and stalwart of East London's Queer scene. With over 20 years of DJ-ing under her belt, it's safe to say she's no novice to the decks, with the passion, skill, panache and record collection of a well-established and well-refined DJ.

Michelle has been an active advocate for supporting and promoting marginalised and underrepresented artists in the music scene, since her humble early years. She was the founder and Chief Editor of esteemed but now defunct female-run, female-focused music blog www.lipstickdisco.co.uk. She is also the promoter of Bi-Monthly FLINTA*-focused queer girl party Fèmmme Fraîche at London’s prestigious queer hot-spot Dalston Superstore; which as well as offering a safespace and fun-filled party for queer wmxn, Fèmmme Fraîche also showcases FLINTA* House and Techno DJ’s, visual artists and performers; with Michelle as resident and guest DJ’s such as Honey Dijon, Peach, OK Williams, Rroxymore, Louisahhh, I.Jordan, Jaguar, Eliza Rose, Shy One, Joyce Muniz, Nightwave, DJ Paulette, Smokin Jo, Alinka, Hannah Holland, Lauren Flax, CCL & Kate Simko + more, alongside local, grass-roots DJ’s.

As well as her work as a promoter, Michelle is also a well-established, well-respected and revered DJ in her own right, in 2021 post-pandemic, she was selected as one of 10 residents for London's most loved DIY venue The Cause. She Also has a strong presence on the East London underground queer scene, with residencies at her own party Fèmmme Fraîche and infamous queer rave Adonis, as well as regular guest appearances at parties such as, He.She.They, Little Gay Brother, Horsemeat Disco, Percolate, & Homoelectric and venues such as The Cause, Nightales and Dalston Superstore & can often be seen playing alongside the likes of Eris Drew, Horsemeat Disco, Prosumer, Orla, Sedef Adassi, Tama Sumo + more

As a Vocalist Michelle has lent her voice to tracks for Third-Son, Lauren Flax, Sophie Lloyd & Chris Massey and has many unreleased works in the pipeline. She’s also the frontwoman for The Off Key Hat who’s span of releases on ISM, Untracked, Hobbes Music and the cult vinyl-only label Dissident have received remixes from the likes of Ashley Beedle, Cosmodelica, Yam Who?, Daniele Baldelli & Dionigi and much love, play and support from the likes of Bicep and Steffi.

Dipping her toes into production, 2020 saw Michelle’s first solo release on Super Drama records, with Premiere play support from Jaguar’s BBC1 introducing show and her remix for Falle Nioke on Prah Recordings in 2021 received early support and play from Mary Anne Hobbes on BBC radio 6. A Recent collaboration with Demi Riquisimo on his Semi Delicious label, has garnered early support and play from Sarah Story & Jaguar on Radio 1 & CC:Disco!, Shanti Celeste, Roi Perez.

Musically, Michelle is A self-confessed genre non-conformist, having experimented with various sounds over the years, she is well known for her eclecticism and dynamic sets, drifting seamlessly between House, Techno, Acid, Rave, Leftfield, Breaks and disco with a particular persuasion for Jackin, beats, funky grooves and soulful melodies. she's likely to take you on a musical journey on the dancefloor. Strap in and enjoy..