Get ready, Melbourne! The Antipodes Festival is turning up the heat this year with none other than DJ Timo – a global sensation who knows how to get the crowd moving.
Born in northern Greece and raised in Australia, Dimitrios Timonidis, better known as DJ Timo, has built an electrifying career spinning decks across the world’s hottest party destinations, from Mykonos and Ibiza to Berlin and Melbourne.
As the resident DJ of iconic clubs like Semeli and Toyroom Mykonos, and a hit music producer with chart-topping Greek collaborations, DJ Timo brings an unstoppable energy wherever he plays.
This year, he’s back in Melbourne for a special performance at the Antipodes Festival, where he promises to deliver a high-energy set packed with modern and laïka Greek hits. Whether you’re a die-hard Greek music fan or just love a good party, this is a set you won’t want to miss!
We spoke with DJ Timo ahead of his performance and this is what he had to say.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in a small village of northern Greece, Perdikkas, which was named after the military officer of Alexander the Great. I am blessed to have been brought up by two hard working parents.
I realised at an early age that I wanted to lead a different life than the one I saw around me so I moved to Melbourne for studies and a better prospect.
In Australia, things were completely different. It was not a very easy transition especially at such a young age, but it felt like home so I followed my instinct. I studied journalism and worked with all the major Greek media and at the same time I had my first touch with music in Melbourne.
I had my first big event back in 2001 at “Billboards nightclub,” so that was essentially what showed me what I wanted to pursue in the future.
I have played in many countries around the world including Russia, Germany, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, Spain and many more and after long term residencies in Halkidiki and Santorini, I landed in Mykonos where I am currently the resident DJ of Semeli and Toyroom, two of the best nightclubs on the island. Also, I DJ often in Ibiza which was a dream of mine since day one.
I have produced many Greek songs such as my latest hit “Prin se gnoriso” with Stavento and Josephine and in 2025 I will be announcing many more major collaborations.
You will be at the Antipodes Festival this year. How did this collaboration come about?
Michael Profyris has been a great friend of mine since I arrived in Melbourne back in 1998 and he has played a great part in the Greek community of Melbourne. He is now part of the organisation of the Antipodes festival so he invited me to perform live on stage, since I am here for my holidays and I gladly accepted. I mean, who wouldn’t want to perform at such a great and well respected Greek festival? It’s a great honour to entertain thousands of Greeks with my selection of music.
What can people expect from you on the day?
People can expect a DJ set full of great hits and a lot of energy! I will be mixing a variety of modern and laïka Greek tracks so be ready to dance!
Who can enjoy your set on the day?
Anyone who is there to have fun and dance! Music has no age limits and that is the purpose of the DJ, to make the crowd dance and enjoy their day at this fantastic festival. So come on down and I will make sure to share my positive party vibes with you!
Do you have a message for the Greek Australia community, and in particular the youth, ahead of your set?
Keep the Greek spirit and language alive! Our next generations of Greeks are the most important part of continuing our traditions. I have noticed that there is a huge amount of young Greeks who attend the Greek events and that pleases me greatly. We have to make sure that they appreciate and carry on the Greek heritage that has been carried proudly.
Is there anything else you’d like to say?
I would like to express my gratitude to the organisers of Antipodes Festival for the invitation as I will not only be performing my DJ set, but I will also be presenting on stage some of our traditional dance groups! So let’s all unite and celebrate the biggest Greek festival.
This year’s Antipodes festival is being held on Saturday, February 22 to Sunday, February 23. For more details visit: www.antipodesfestival.com.au
