Music was part of my life long before it became my profession.
I started experimenting with music at the age of 12, driven by curiosity and a genuine fascination with how the right tracks could create an atmosphere and bring people together. By 1996, I was already mixing digitally and developing the style that would eventually take me behind the decks professionally.
My journey as a DJ began in clubs and venues across Greece and Cyprus, with guest appearances in destinations including Mykonos, Santorini and Cyprus. Those years shaped the way I perform today: reading the room, understanding the energy of a crowd and knowing when to take the dance floor in a completely different direction.
Over the years, that experience naturally evolved into private events and destination weddings, performing for couples and guests from all over the world.
Today, I am based in Greece and perform at weddings and exclusive events in Athens, the Athens Riviera, Mykonos, Santorini, the Greek islands and international destinations.
I don't believe in one playlist that works for every wedding.
Every celebration has its own personality, its own guests and its own energy. My approach is to understand the couple, their musical taste and the atmosphere they want to create — and then allow the night to evolve naturally.
From timeless classics, disco and funk to rock, R&B, house, contemporary hits and Greek music, I move between genres and generations with one purpose: to keep people connected to the music and the dance floor alive.
Because a great DJ set isn't simply about playing great songs. It's about playing the right song at the right moment.
Curious about the music? Explore my playlists and discover some of the sounds that inspire my sets.
Destination weddings often bring together people from different countries, cultures, generations and musical backgrounds. Bringing all of them onto the same dance floor is one of the parts of my work I enjoy most.
Years of performing in clubs, weddings and private events have taught me that some of the best moments cannot be planned in advance. They happen when you understand the room and know exactly when to change the energy.
That's where experience matters.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work alongside leading wedding planners and event professionals and to perform at some of Greece's most remarkable wedding venues.
These collaborations have given me a deep understanding of what goes into a beautifully produced destination wedding — not only behind the DJ booth, but as part of a team where timing, communication and attention to detail matter.
For me, the music should feel effortless, even when everything behind it has been carefully considered.
I don't want your wedding to sound like someone else's wedding.
I want the music to reflect who you are while giving your guests a night they genuinely want to be part of.
No predetermined formula. No set playlist.
Just great music, the right energy and a dance floor people don't want to leave.
DJY - Luxury Wedding DJ, Sound & Lighting
Based in Athens, Greece | Serving Athens Riviera, Santorini, Mykonos & All Greek Islands
Destination Weddings - Parties - Events
© Dj Yiannis Iliopoulos
