By Dayo Ade Olusola | July 23, 2025
An acclaimed Italian DJ known across Europe and beyond has died following an alleged police assault at a house party in Ibiza, Spain. Michele Noschese, known professionally as DJ Godzi, was 35.
The DJ was reportedly hosting a late-night gathering at his residence when neighbours called authorities to report noise disturbances. Civil Guard officers responded, and according to multiple eyewitnesses, a confrontation occurred.
Witnesses allege that Noschese clashed with several officers and was violently beaten during the altercation. He was later declared dead, and his body was transferred to a local morgue.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and news of his death began to spread online via electronic music forums and posts from friends and industry colleagues.
Spanish authorities have confirmed an investigation is underway. Officials are awaiting autopsy results to determine the official cause of death.
Noschese’s family has reportedly requested an independent forensic examination. They have not issued a formal statement but are said to be cooperating with investigators.
In Italy, political leaders have begun calling for a full explanation from Spanish authorities. MEP Fulvio Martusciello of the Forza Italia party publicly demanded answers regarding the DJ’s death.
“We want to know the truth about Michele Noschese’s death,” Martusciello said. “The sudden loss of a young, successful, and beloved Neapolitan cannot be allowed to pass without full transparency.”
Michele was a familiar face in Ibiza’s vibrant music scene and had lived on the island for the past ten years. He performed regularly at clubs and music festivals across London, Paris, Barcelona, and New York.
He released music through several independent labels. One of them, Moon Child, paid tribute online, writing: “We are truly saddened by this news. Michele had a kind heart and was part of the Mood family after releasing his track ‘Love This Game’ on Mood Edits.”
The DJ previously credited his passion for music to his teenage years in Naples. He later moved to London to refine his production skills before settling in Ibiza.
In a past interview, he offered advice to aspiring DJs: “Work hard from morning to night in front of the PC to compose electronic music.”
The circumstances surrounding his death have intensified scrutiny on policing practices in tourist-heavy regions of Spain. Human rights advocates are urging Spanish officials to ensure an impartial investigation.
Noschese’s death comes amid a troubling pattern of tragedies on the island. Just this week, 19-year-old British tourist Gary Kelly died after falling from a third-floor balcony at Ibiza Rocks Hotel.
The venue has now suspended all events following Kelly’s death, which marked the third such fatal incident at the hotel this year.
On July 7, 26-year-old Evan Thomson of Aberdeen died in a fall at the same hotel during a belated birthday celebration. And on April 30, a 33-year-old British woman collapsed and died in her hotel room.
While those deaths appear unrelated to Noschese’s case, they have added to growing concerns about safety and oversight in Ibiza’s nightlife culture.
As tributes continue to pour in from fans and colleagues around the world, Michele Noschese is remembered not just for his musical talent, but for the energy and generosity he brought to the stage.
