Heldy Varela

Heldy Varela is a Portuguese DJ born in Lisbon and currently based near Sintra, Portugal. His passion for electronic music started at an early age. At 16, he discovered Dance Music, particularly House and Techno, eventually focusing on Techno due to its powerful energy, intensity and driving sound.

After attending numerous raves, clubs and festivals, he decided to take his passion further. At the age of 18, he purchased his first DJ setup, including turntables, a mixer and a vinyl record collection, where he began developing his mixing skills and refining his technique.

In 1997, he started performing at small parties and local clubs. Today, with more than 25 years of experience behind the decks, he has built a distinctive sound heavily influenced by the Detroit and Chicago Techno scenes.

His sets are known for their raw energy, hypnotic grooves and powerful rhythms, delivering an authentic and uncompromising Techno experience.

His main influences include Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, Derrick May, Dave Clarke, Carl Cox, Ben Sims, The Advent, Joey Beltram, Zé MigL, WestBam and Josh Wink.

Throughout his career, he has performed at venues such as Alcântara Club, Op Art, Pessidónio, Infame Club, Infinity Club and Beaver Works in Leeds, United Kingdom.

He has shared the stage with respected artists including Samuel L Session, Zé MigL, A.Paul, Mário Roque and Dkult.

More recently, Heldy Varela began exploring music production and released the track "Down Here", a collaboration with Dkult on the THATECHNO label. The track received support from Spanish DJ Paula Cazenave, who played it during a performance at Millennium Club in Spain.

Driven by a deep passion for underground culture and authentic Techno, Heldy Varela continues to deliver energetic performances while expanding his journey as both a DJ and producer.

Heldy Varela is a proud member of LTM (Lisbon Techno Militia), a collective focused on supporting and promoting underground Techno culture in Lisbon and beyond.