Electronic Press Kit — 2026
An emotional rollercoaster that leaves you reflective, uplifted and connected.
Irish · Based in Dubai · Producer / DJ
Latest Release
Voices as Onewith Halishan — For Senses Records
Biography
Rico Mannion is an Irish DJ and producer based in Dubai, creating emotionally driven progressive house and melodic techno shaped by a lifelong love of music rather than a career-first plan.
Before DJing, Rico played guitar in blues and rock bands, drawing early inspiration from artists like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin — a foundation that shaped his sense of atmosphere, tension and release. His move toward electronic music came in his mid-to-late twenties, through nights at Fabric in London and festival experiences at Tomorrowland, Glastonbury and Zamna in Tulum, where he discovered the emotional power of a great set.
Rico began DJing in 2023 and released his first track in 2024. A fan first and producer second, his sound moves between two worlds: the groove and colour of blues, funk and disco, and the emotional drive of progressive house and melodic techno. Every set is built as a journey — one designed to leave people feeling reflective, uplifted and like everything is going to be okay.
Musical Identity
Progressive House & Melodic Techno — the sound Rico returns to across a full two-hour set. Currently moving toward the Mango Alley sound, with an ambition to reconnect more deeply with an Anjunadeep-inspired direction.
Influences: Yotto, Stephan Bodzin, Tale of Us, Tinlicker, Maze 28
A second creative side rooted in blues, funk, disco and groove-led music — the influences that first shaped Rico's ear before electronic music.
Influences: Breakbot, Purple Disco Machine, Dimitri From Paris, Daft Punk
Rico's production output centres on Progressive House, Melodic Techno, Funky House and Nu Disco — but his DJ sets range wider. Booking for a night that calls for something broader? Here's what's in the crate.
Discography
Progressive House & Melodic Techno — Play on Beatport
Voices as Onewith Halishan
Featured in Hernan Cerbello's mix for Manual Movement (July 2026)
Hear the mix on SoundCloud
Black Sunwith Halishan
Also featured on inUnique, Vol. 1 (inU)
Humans & Alienswith Halishan
From the compilation Balkan Connection Winter 2025
Reflectionwith Halishan
Are You With Mewith Halishan
Feel Alivefeat. Miss Verona
Also featured on Hexagonal Secrets VA (Hexagonal Music)
Funky House & Nu Disco — Play on Beatport
Love The Way You Get
Also featured on NYE 2024 (Play Records)
It's Just You and I
Also featured on NYE 2026 (Play Records)
Also Featured On
Video
Watch on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
Interactive
Rico's sound is built on melody first. Try writing your own — click the keys or use your computer keyboard (the letter shown on each key) to play.
Gallery
F1 Experiences — Champions Club
F1 — Sunset Lounge
Basement DXB
Notable Performances
Rico's proudest career moment to date.
Hotel residency-style performance.
Beach club set.
Live guest session — watch in Live Sets above.
Guest mix — watch in Live Sets above.
Club performance — watch in Gallery above.
For Promoters
For bookings, promo and press enquiries, fill in the form below with as much detail as you can — Rico (or his team) will get back to you directly.
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