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
- Up & Comer Awards 2023 Up & Comer Awards 2023 £15.00
- LIVE RECORDS PRESENTS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE FINAL RELEASE £12.50
- LIVE RECORDS PRESENTS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE FIRST RELEASE £8.50
- LIVE RECORDS PRESENTS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE EARLY BIRD £6.00
- LIVE RECORDS PRESENTS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE First Release £10.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave 3rd Release £50.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave VIP 3rd Release £62.50
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Bristol coach ticket £35.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Bath Coach Ticket £25.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Swindon Coach Ticket £35.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Reading Coach Ticket £45.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave London Victoria Coach Ticket £55.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Oxford Coach Trip £45.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Yeovil Coach Ticket £20.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Weston Super Mare Coach Ticket £30.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Bridgwater Coach Ticket £27.50
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave 2nd Release Carload 5 for 4 £190.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave VIP 2nd Release Carload 5 for 4 £240.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Personal Item Box £8.00
- Westfest 2023 - The Home of Rave Cloakroom Storage Lockers £12.00
- Jungle + Drum and Bass London Halloween All Dayer 1st Release £10.00
- Jungle + Drum and Bass London Halloween All Dayer 2nd Release £12.50
- Jungle + Drum and Bass London Halloween All Dayer 3rd Release £15.00
- Jungle + Drum and Bass London Halloween All Dayer 4th Release £20.00
- Jungle + Drum and Bass London Halloween All Dayer 5th Release £25.00
- Oddworld Events Presents: Mission 005 - The Re-launch Early Bird £8.00
- Oddworld Events Presents: Mission 005 - The Re-launch First Release £10.00
- Oddworld Events Presents: Mission 005 - The Re-launch Second Release £12.00
- Oddworld Events Presents: Mission 005 - The Re-launch Final Release £14.00
- ETA Now Opening Ceremony (feat. AC13, Upgrade, Logan D, Nicky B) Pre 2pm Entry £8.00
- ETA Now Opening Ceremony (feat. AC13, Upgrade, Logan D, Nicky B) 2nd Release £12.50
- Jungle Splash Upstairs Takeover J. Splash Earlybird Ticket £15.00
- KRANK94 x Toxicity Sounds - HALO BOURNEMOUTH Final Release £22.99
- KRANK94 x Toxicity Sounds - HALO BOURNEMOUTH Third Release £17.99
- KRANK94 x Toxicity Sounds - HALO BOURNEMOUTH Second Release £12.99
- KRANK94 x Toxicity Sounds - HALO BOURNEMOUTH First Release £7.99
- Toxicity Sounds x Krank94 Bournemouth Debut FIRST RELEASE £7.99
- Toxicity Sounds x Krank94 Bournemouth Debut VIP £30.00
- Music All Night - DnB Vs Hardcore early bird £8.00
- Music All Night - DnB Vs Hardcore 1st Release £10.00
- Music All Night - DnB Vs Hardcore 2nd Release £12.00
- BASSFULL presents LyricalLunatics Early Bird £15.00
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