Dancer, DJ and event producer — active in the underground scene for over twenty years.

Over 20 years immersed in dancefloor culture — as a dancer, DJ and event producer.

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Active in the underground scene since the early 2000s, Chris de la Costa brings a human and connected presence behind the decks.

A dancer for over twenty years, he instinctively understands the physical dynamics and energy sought in the late hours of the night. Reading the moment is his primary tool.

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Chris de la Costa has been an active contributor to the underground scene since 2003, initially as an event producer and deeply engaged dancer. His approach to DJing is rooted in this lived experience of the dancefloor, where music becomes a physical and collective phenomenon.

A founding member of Bunker Paradise and former resident at Salon Daomé, he has performed in clubs, afterhours and festivals such as Black & Blue and Octenbulle.

Beyond performance, he is also a writer and speaker exploring the role of music in spirituality and human connection.

Journey · 2000 — 2026
2000
Electronic music passion · First vinyl records
Discovery of underground music, its spaces and culture. First vinyl purchases mark the start of a life turned toward the night.
Costa — débuts DJ vinyles
2003
TknoGrüv Montréal — CISM 89,3 FM
First mixing experience with his radio show at CISM, Université de Montréal. First broadcasts, first selections, first audience.
TknoGrüv Montréal
TknoGrüv CISM 2003
2017
Festival Black & Blue · Résidence Salon Daomé
Performance at the legendary Black & Blue Festival in Montreal. Same year, start of residency at Salon Daomé — one of the city's most respected underground spaces.
Festival Black & Blue 2017
2018
Salon Daomé · Circus Afterhours · Octenbulle
Residency at Salon Daomé and Circus Afterhours. First appearance at Octenbulle Festival.
Salon Daomé 2018
2019
Circus Afterhours
Residency at Circus Afterhours — one of Montreal's nightlife institutions.
Circus & Friends 2019
2019
Bunker Paradise — Co-founder
Co-founder of Bunker Paradise — Montreal's underground venue and collective where Costa holds a permanent residency.
Bunker Paradise
2019
Logistics Director — AIM Festival
Logistics Director of the AIM Festival in Montreal — involvement in large-scale event production.
Festival AIM 2019
2020
Festival Octenbulle
Return to Octenbulle Festival — one of Quebec's most important underground festivals.
Octenbulle 2020
2023
Festival Octenbulle 2023
Another appearance at Octenbulle Festival. The relationship with this iconic event continues to deepen.
Octenbulle 2023
2024
Major Conference — S.O.U.L. Montréal Foundation
Major conference on underground ethics and the founding of the S.O.U.L. Montréal movement. A founding moment for conscious nightlife culture in Montreal.
Conférence éthique underground 2024
2025
King Charles III Medal
Recipient of the King Charles III Medal in recognition of his contribution to Montreal's underground culture. An exceptional distinction for over twenty years of dedication.
Médaille du Roi Charles III 2025
2026
S.O.U.L. MontréalFounder
Founder of S.O.U.L. Montréal — Spirit Of Underground Living. An underground ethics charter co-created with the community. 10 mantras. A collective vision.
Ongoing
S.O.U.L. Montréal 2026
Press bio
Français

DJ montréalais reconnu pour ses performances immersives et engageantes dans une variété de contextes. Sa sélection navigue entre deep-tech, deep-minimal et textures organiques — toujours au service de l'expérience collective.

English

Montreal-based DJ known for delivering immersive and engaging performances across a variety of contexts. His selection navigates deep-tech, deep-minimal and organic textures — always in service of the collective experience.

Key points
20+ years on stage 20+ years active dancer Clubs · Afterhours · Festivals SXM Festival — 3rd appearance Long sets Late-night formats Mobile DJ — adapts to any system Founder S.O.U.L. Montréal ↗ Bilingual FR / EN