Joy is an Austrian euro-disco band formed in 1984 in Bad Aussee by Andy Schweitzer, Freddy Jaklitsch, and Manfred Temmel. Their 1985 single "Touch by Touch" topped the Austrian charts for 14 weeks, went gold in Austria, Portugal, and Spain, and remains a defining track of the European disco era. "Valerie" became a cult hit in Eastern Europe, reaching No. 3 in the USSR, while "Japanese Girls" drove massive popularity across Asia. After a long hiatus the original trio reunited in 2010, releasing the album Enjoy (2011); the band continues to perform at retro and disco festivals across Europe.
As of late 2025, Joy remains active with ongoing tours across Europe, including a concert in Jõhvi, Estonia in March 2025.
Joy's Spotify monthly listener count exceeded 400,000 as of late 2025, reflecting sustained digital interest in their 1980s catalog.
Joy has an upcoming concert scheduled for October 31, 2026 in Aschaffenburg, Germany at the Stadthalle am Schloss.
The reunion album Enjoy (2011) reached No. 21 on the Austrian chart and was released in Russia via CD-Land and in Hungary via Hargent Media.
The Magic of Disco Festival at Stegu Arena in Opole featuring Thomas Anders from Modern Talking, Joy, Jacek Stachursky and other disco stars.
The Magic of Disco Festival brings international disco and pop-rock stars to the stage. Thomas Anders, Joy, Jacek Stachursky and other artists will perform at Enea Arena in Szczecin.
The Magic of Disco Festival features international and Polish disco stars. The first and second edition of the event takes place at Arena Gorzów.
The Magic of Disco Festival featuring 80s and 90s stars – Thomas Anders, Joy, Jacek Stachursky and more. Two editions on one stage in Gdynia.
The Magic of Disco Festival features international disco and pop stars, including Thomas Anders from Modern Talking. Two editions of the event at CRS Hall in Zielona Góra.
The Magic of Disco Festival features international disco and pop-rock stars, including Thomas Anders from Modern Talking. Two editions at Hala GRYFIA in Słupsk.
A concert bringing together Ratatatata, Cathunter, and Joy at Munich's Maximiliansstrand.
Dance night at Munich's Unistrand club featuring DISAKIAS, DJ Diverse, DJ Dubrovin and Joy.
An evening of music with Alexandros, DJ Diverse and Joy at Munich's Unistrand venue.