Few Australian DJs have managed to fuse club dominance with mainstream radio success quite like Jolyon Petch. A mainstay in the dance music circuit, the New Zealand-born, Australia-based producer has crafted a career that thrives on both club credibility and commercial appeal. From remixing global heavyweights to securing 11 #1 ARIA Club Chart singles, Petch has proved time and time again that he knows exactly how to make a record resonate.
His breakout moment arrived in 2021 with a 13-week reign at #1 on the ARIA Club Chart, anchored by the success of singles “Holding On,” “Tell Me Why,” and his runaway smash—a rework of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” Not just a club staple, the track became the most-played song on Australian radio, topped Shazam charts across Australia and New Zealand, and earned double-platinum status in both countries. It also earned Petch his first ARIA and MTV EMA nominations, cementing him as a force well beyond club culture.
The momentum didn’t stop there. In 2022, “Dreams” earned a second ARIA nomination for Song of the Year, placing Petch alongside the biggest pop artists in Australia. That same year, his collaboration with Starley, “I Just Want Your Touch,” exploded onto the UK Club Chart at #1 and dominated the ARIA Club Chart for five consecutive weeks. A busy tour schedule across Australia and New Zealand only bolstered his reputation as a DJ who can command both festival crowds and intimate club floors.
Petch’s ability to craft dance records with crossover appeal became even clearer in 2023 with “Million Pieces”, which saw him land yet another MTV Europe Music Award nod and a #3 placement on the ARIA Club Chart. That same year, his cover of “Spinning Around” stormed to #1 on the ARIA Club Chart for four weeks, reinforcing his knack for reimagining classics into club anthems.
By 2024, Petch was shifting gears into tech house with “Insomnia,” which climbed to #2 on the ARIA Club Chart, before linking up with Australian pop outfit Sheppard for a radio-dominating collaboration that peaked at #3 on the ARIA Club Chart and soundtracked daytime radio across the country. He later joined Sheppard on their 11-date national tour, bringing his DJ prowess to packed venues with highlights in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
Beyond the charts, Petch expanded his influence as a prime-time host on NOVA FM’s NOVA Nation for a three-month residency, further embedding himself in Australia’s commercial dance music scene. A go-to DJ for major radio events, he performed at NOVA FM’s Vivid Party, delivered an exclusive Red Room DJ set alongside superstars Joel Corry and Topic, and played a boiler-room-style event at The Met in Brisbane. He also joined The Hit Network’s ‘Melbourne’s Biggest Party,’ performing alongside Tones and I, Peking Duk, and Sheppard, adding yet another high-profile performance to his growing résumé.
An in-demand remixer, Petch has reimagined tracks for Armand Van Helden, Nervo, Robin Schulz, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears, and Junior Jack, solidifying his reputation among dance music’s elite. With over 120 million Spotify streams and consistent DJ support from Tiësto, Carl Cox, Purple Disco Machine, Diplo, and Pete Tong, his reach extends far beyond Australia.
From ARIA chart dominance to club mainstages and radio airwaves, Jolyon Petch continues to bridge the gap between club culture and mainstream success, track by track.
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