Locke

Ioannis Varelas, also known as Locke, was born in Athens and moved to the city of Chalkida at an early age. His passion for music though, brought him back to the capital of Greece where he was introduced to the electronic music scene in which he got involved through organizing events (all over the country) and by working for (several) labels. In 2011 he “gave birth” to the “MOVE” project, organizing private parties in secret locations with lineups that were revealed to the crowds after they entered the gig space, never before. In those events he hosted artists such as: MOODYMANN, Frascois K, Sadar Bahar, Masalo, Levon Vincent, Delano Smith, Vakula, The Persuader Live, Soul Capsule, Margaret Dygas, The Mole, Jef K, Mike Huckaby, Anja Schneider, Marc Schneider, Siopis, And.id, Akylla, ΝΤΕΙΒΙΝΤ and more. MOVE Project, with its secret lineups and special invitation policy, created a new kind of mystique within the Athens house movement as it renewed and promoted a ripe club culture amongst the ancient buildings of the city. Locke never stopped craving to create and so he continued participating in other interesting dance concepts such as “Odyssia Festival” as music director and co - founder on “Walk the Night”. Locke was the music managing director in the first year of this pioneering gathering. As a solo DJ, Locke has already crossed many frontiers of the electronic music scene. From regular gigs throughout Europe, where he was playing alongside well respected artists (such as Ron Trent, Delano Smith, Vakula and many more..), to South American Jungle parties, burning hot African Desert raves and underground clubs of Berlin to the sparkling coastal shores of Baja California. Locke is more than just a DJ. He is a connector, educator and traveler whose soulful music has the crowds chasing the sun as he brings love and celebration to those in the clubs and festivals. Armed with strong beliefs in what he does, this modern wayfarer feed’s his soul with that, which calls to him the most — the music. And whether it floats through psychedelic sunsets, between urban club strobes or over the earth with dusk, the path is clear as he connects strangers, lovers and best friends through an organic and rhythmic sound.