Nicky Blackmarket

Nicky Blackmarket is a legendary British DJ and pioneer of the jungle, drum & bass and breakbeat scene, whose career stretches back to the late 1980s. Born and raised in South London, Blackmarket’s early residencies at seminal pirate radio stations such as Fame FM and Defection FM helped shape the UK’s emerging rave culture — and his name soon became synonymous with high-energy, forward-thinking dancefloor programming.

A resident at the iconic Crazy Larry’s and featured at influential London club nights, Nicky Blackmarket quickly established himself as an authority on the cuts that moved the underground — blending hardcore, jungle and rave with impeccable taste and unmatched technical skill. Known for his encyclopedic vinyl collection and ability to read and sway a crowd, his sets became a rite of passage for UK ravers and DJs alike.