For over 20 years now, Nikos Barpakis has been a prominent presence in contemporary culture in Greece, organizing conceptual events and collective initiatives. Integrating all arts, especially music and street art, he seeks the interaction of cultural services with media, tourism and alternative communities.
Nikos is a selector DJ of international fame, the co-owner of the renowned concert venue Lab Art in Volos, key member of the Fete de la Music network and founder of ATA Alternative Tours, non-profit initiatives for open events that enhance public space. As an independent producer he has delivered hundreds of concerts featuring select Greek and foreign artists, namely Gramatik, Imany, Stereo MC’s, Sublime, Marky Ramone,Tiger Lillies, Dj Krush, Dj Andy Smith Portishead, Kadebostany, Thievery Corporation, Marina Satti, Giannis Aggelakas, Alkinoos Ioannidis and others.
Simultaneously, he has contributed in promoting numerous emerging artists in the local scene, while more recently he honed his coordinator skills in the film sector.
As a founding member of the CforC Culture for Change emerging sociocultural network and a stakeholder in the evolving landscape and the commons, he highlights a deeper understanding of the Athenian and global dynamics.
Links:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-barpakis/
Website: https://www.cultureforchange.net/members/nikos-mparpakis