Wife leads emotional tributes to Adelaide DJ Stelio Mitsos after sudden death at 56
Love, laughter and a life spent in music were recalled at a funeral for DJ Stelio Mitsos, who collapsed at home and died September 13
Adelaide paused to honor DJ Stelio Mitsos, the longtime club and event DJ known simply as Stelio, who died at age 56 after a sudden cardiac arrest at his Salisbury home. The Advertiser reported that Mitsos collapsed earlier this month and died on September 13. His funeral was held this week at St Dimitrios Church in Salisbury Plain, drawing hundreds of mourners including his wife, Priscilla, who spoke through a service-read message on his behalf.
In the service, Priscilla reflected on a marriage that began in 2003 and spanned more than two decades, describing it as strong, loving and full of laughter, even through arguments and hard times. She joked that if life ever required a calmer moment, they could still count on Stelio’s willingness to bring joy, and she teased that she might finally get the cat she had long wanted and name it Stelio. The sentiments underscored a life built around partnership, resilience and a shared passion for music.
The funeral service opened with incense wafting from a thurible as hymns filled the church. Mitsos’ casket was carried in alongside family members, and mourners noted a personal touch: a pair of black headphones placed inside the casket as a nod to his lifelong love of music. Dozens of wreaths and bouquets were arranged outside the church, with candles lit and prayers offered as friends, colleagues and members of the Greek community paid their respects.
Mitsos spent decades performing under the stage name DJ Stelio at weddings, parties and sold-out events, earning a devoted following in Adelaide. He founded Glamour Entertainment in 2022, a company focused on presenting Greek stars in South Australia and helping to bring the culture’s music and personalities to local audiences. The venture highlighted Mitsos’ broader impact beyond the nightclub scene, extending into community celebrations and cultural events that resonated with many residents.
Those who knew Mitsos described a man whose enthusiasm for music translated into a generous, entrepreneurial spirit. His wife, Priscilla, and his friends spoke publicly of a partnership defined by love and shared labor—Mitsos’ work ethic, her support, and a life spent building opportunities for others within the South Australian Greek community. Social media tributes from fans and colleagues followed the funeral, with many remembering his warmth, his ability to unite people through music, and the sense of joy he brought to community events.
Priscilla and Mitsos did not have children, but the couple’s friends and supporters emphasized the breadth of his influence across families, venues and cultural groups. One friend said Mitsos was an icon who contributed to South Australia’s Greek community through both his performances and his behind-the-scenes work. Others offered condolences to Priscilla and to Mitsos’ wider circle of friends and collaborators, noting how deeply his passing would be felt in Adelaide’s entertainment and community networks.
Authorities and organizers did not suggest any foul play; the reporting focused on a sudden, sorrow-filled loss and the community’s response. The Advertiser noted that Mitsos collapsed in his Salisbury home earlier this month and died on September 13, a timeline that shaped a week of public remembrances and private grief for those who knew him best.
In reflecting on his professional life, friends highlighted Mitsos’ role in bringing Greek stars to Adelaide and in curating experiences that underscored the city’s multicultural fabric. His death closes a chapter on a figure who built bridges between music markets and local communities, and who saw in every event an opportunity to celebrate culture, connection and joy through sound.
As the city processes the loss, the remembrance speaks to a legacy grounded in music and community—one that will be carried forward by the events he helped shape, the people he touched, and the ongoing influence of Glamour Entertainment in Adelaide. The details of the service and the tributes that followed reflect a community attempting to honor a life dedicated to bringing people together through song, celebration and shared memory.