Nicky Blackmarket is one of the original pioneers of drum and bass, and he is still the most faithful soldier for the scene around the world.
His early influences came from his mother's background in the jazz scene, and it is improvisation and variety that characterise his DJ performances throughout his career.
At the start of the eighties, Nicky was 14 and playing electro at youth clubs in London. He played with long-time collaborator Clarky and began to mix all forms of dance music, at house parties and on the radio,
Friends FM, run by Mad B.This lead to Nicky joining the ranks of Blackmarket Records in 1990. In 1992, as the house scene moved towards breakbeat, Nicky created a separate department downstairs to cater for the sound that would eventually be called Drum and Bass.
In the mid-nineties Nicky pushed the hardcore scene with a regular show on Pulse FM and performances at the Roller Express. He moved into production, making his first record "Spam EP", along with various remixes and releases on his label Gyroscope, with artists like Ray Keith.
This exposure fuelled his DJ career and Nicky decided to put all his efforts into playing his music around the world.
"...first and foremost I am a DJ."
As the jungle scene exploded Nicky formed his legendary partnership with the late Stevie Hyper D. These performances are still regarded as the standard by which all others are judged, and mp3s of those sets will probably be on the internet forever.
Blackmarket Records supported the scene as a focus for the community, an essential component in an world without the internet. Nicky started another label "Kartoonz" featuring the anthem "Two Degrees", confirming his status as a central force in the scene.
Unlike many superstars, Nicky still works in his shop and is a promoter of fresh talent and ideas, unafraid to help new artists and organisers push the artform forward. His love of drum and bass keeps him from descending into the mindless repetition and lazy performances characteristic of many in the scene.
Nicky invites you to sample his philosophy at the shop in D'Arblay St, London, or at any of his shows around the world.
His early influences came from his mother's background in the jazz scene, and it is improvisation and variety that characterise his DJ performances throughout his career.
At the start of the eighties, Nicky was 14 and playing electro at youth clubs in London. He played with long-time collaborator Clarky and began to mix all forms of dance music, at house parties and on the radio,
Friends FM, run by Mad B.This lead to Nicky joining the ranks of Blackmarket Records in 1990. In 1992, as the house scene moved towards breakbeat, Nicky created a separate department downstairs to cater for the sound that would eventually be called Drum and Bass.
In the mid-nineties Nicky pushed the hardcore scene with a regular show on Pulse FM and performances at the Roller Express. He moved into production, making his first record "Spam EP", along with various remixes and releases on his label Gyroscope, with artists like Ray Keith.
This exposure fuelled his DJ career and Nicky decided to put all his efforts into playing his music around the world.
"...first and foremost I am a DJ."
As the jungle scene exploded Nicky formed his legendary partnership with the late Stevie Hyper D. These performances are still regarded as the standard by which all others are judged, and mp3s of those sets will probably be on the internet forever.
Blackmarket Records supported the scene as a focus for the community, an essential component in an world without the internet. Nicky started another label "Kartoonz" featuring the anthem "Two Degrees", confirming his status as a central force in the scene.
Unlike many superstars, Nicky still works in his shop and is a promoter of fresh talent and ideas, unafraid to help new artists and organisers push the artform forward. His love of drum and bass keeps him from descending into the mindless repetition and lazy performances characteristic of many in the scene.
Nicky invites you to sample his philosophy at the shop in D'Arblay St, London, or at any of his shows around the world.
Drum & Bass Electronic Dnb Drum n bass
All tickets
- Mix Master 2022 Final Sponsored by Westend DJ Early Bird Ticket £10.00
- Mix Master 2022 Final Sponsored by Westend DJ Standard Entry £20.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Final Tier Adult - Weekend £175.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Car Parking £10.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Regular Campervan / Caravan Pitch £50.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Large Campervan / Caravan Pitch £80.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Early Bird £140.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 On Time Tier £155.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Cutting It Fine Tier £175.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Last Chance Tier £195.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Weekend Ticket - 9 Month Payment Plan Deposit £20.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Weekend Ticket - 6 Month Payment Plan Deposit £20.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Weekend Ticket - 4 Month Payment Plan Deposit £20.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Car Park £10.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Regular Campervan / Caravan Pitch £50.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Large Campervan / Caravan Pitch £80.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Pre Pitched 2 Person Tent £90.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Pre Pitched 4 Person Tent £180.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Pre Pitched 6 Person Tent £270.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Unfurnished Bell Tent (Sleeps up to 4 People) £260.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Furnished Bell Tent (Sleeps 2 People) £420.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Add On - Airbed (Inflated) £15.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Add On - Sleeping Bag £25.00
- Illusive Festival of Performing Arts 2023 Weekend Shower Access Wristband £12.00
- Skankers Xmas Skank Out 1st Release V.I.P £15.00
- Skankers Xmas Skank Out 1st Release Standard Tickets £10.00
- Skankers Xmas Skank Out V.I.P BOOTH Platinum Package £380.00
- Skankers Xmas Skank Out V.I.P BOOTH GOLD PACKAGE £320.00
- Skankers Xmas Skank Out V.I.P BOOTH SILVER PACKAGE £254.00
- LoveBug Upclose - Double Bubble Birthday Bash 2nd Release Ticket £16.50
- LoveBug Upclose - Double Bubble Birthday Bash Mates Rates £13.50
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 VIP Ticket £40.00
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 4th Release £18.00
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 5th Release £20.00
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 Group Offer £16.00
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 [Black Friday] Early Entry Ticket - Arrive by 12AM £12.50
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 6th Release £24.00
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 Early Entry Ticket - Arrive by 12AM £18.00
- Breakin Science x Moondance x Epidemik NYD 2023 Group Ticket £20.00
- Off The Hook - Ragga Twins, Nicky Blackmarket, Heartless Crew Earlybirds £10.00
- Off The Hook - Ragga Twins, Nicky Blackmarket, Heartless Crew 1st Release £12.50
- Off The Hook - Ragga Twins, Nicky Blackmarket, Heartless Crew Black Friday £10.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Weekend Club Pass - 1st Release £60.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Weekend Club Pass + Jungle Boat - 1st Release £90.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam VIP Package (inc Sunday Boat) - 1st Release £119.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Friday Club & Saturday Reggae Boat - 1st Release £60.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Saturday Reggae & Dub Boat - 1st Release £35.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Sunday Jungle Boat - 1st Release £35.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Weekend Club Pass - 2nd Release £65.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Weekend Club Pass + Sunday Jungle Boat - 2nd Release £95.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam VIP Package (NO Sunday Boat) - 1st Release £95.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam VIP Package (inc Sunday Jungle Boat) - 2nd Release £129.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Friday Night - Club Only £40.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Saturday Night - Club Only £40.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Weekend Club Pass Deposit £25.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam Weekend Club Pass + Sunday Jungle Boat Deposit £25.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam VIP Package (inc Sunday Jungle Boat) Deposit £39.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam The Full Weekend Club + Both Boats - 2nd Release £120.00
- The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam The Full Weekend Club + Both Boats Deposit £39.00
- Twisted Flavas Early bird £10.00
- Twisted Flavas standard £15.00
- Motion music & oldskool promotions presents Nicky blackmarket 1st stage Ticket £10.00
- Motion music & oldskool promotions presents Nicky blackmarket 2nd stage ticket £12.50
- 360 Xmas Party Earlybird Tickets £7.00
- 360 Xmas Party General Release £10.00
- Def:inition - GOSH Children's Charity D&B + Jungle Fundraiser 1st Release £7.00
- Def:inition - GOSH Children's Charity D&B + Jungle Fundraiser 2nd Release £9.00
- Uncommon Records Presents... General Admission £8.00
- Uncommon Records Presents... General Admission £8.00
- Jungle Mania Brighton All Dayer 1st Release £11.00
- Jungle Mania Brighton All Dayer 2nd Release £13.50
- Jungle Mania Brighton All Dayer 3rd Release £16.00
- NoughtyCulture Event 1 - 2000 - 2010 Drum & Bass Advance Standard Ticket £14.00
- NoughtyCulture Event 1 - 2000 - 2010 Drum & Bass Advance Discount Ticket £12.00
Past Events
- Penn Festival 2021
- Noughty 90s Festival 2021
- Noughty 90s Festival 2020
- Penn Festival 2020
- Nibley Music Festival 2020
- Westfest 2019
- Tokyo World 2019
- Illusive Festival 2019
- BoomTown Fair 2019
- Penn Festival 2019
- NASS 2019
- Back of Beyond Festival 2019
- Westfest 2018
- Equinox Festival 2018
- Another World: Festival of Digital Arts 2018
- Tranz-Mission Outdoor 2018
- Tranzmission Outdoor 2018
- Balter Festival 2018
- Mutiny Festival 2018
- Shambala Festival 2017
- BoomTown Fair 2017
- Jerk Jam 2017
- Penn Festival 2017
- Glastonbury Festival 2017
- Tranz-Mission Outdoor 2016
- Moondance Festival 2016
- Brownstock Festival 2016
- Glastonbury Festival 2016
- Strawberry Fields Festival 2016
- BoomTown Fair 2015
- Glastonbury Festival 2015
- Tramlines 2014
- NASS 2014
- Glastonbury Festival 2014
- Shambala Festival 2013
- Strawberry Fields Festival 2012
- One Love Festival 2012
- Relentless Nass 2012
- Outlook Festival 2011
- High Definition Dance Festival 2011
- Global Gathering 2010