dicA Nick Thompson, better known by his stage name dicA, is a drum and bass and psychedelic trance DJ

Meet dicA, not just a DJ, but a living legend with a rhythmic heartbeat that echoes through the very soul of electronic music. As the maestro of drum and bass and psychedelic trance, dicA has seamlessly woven his sonic tapestry into the fabric of the Australian electronic music scene for an astounding three decades. Embarking on his musical odyssey in the vibrant rave culture of Oxford, UK, dicA discovered his passion for DJing in the mid-90s. The spark was ignited at the legendary Helter Skelter rave, a transformative experience that would shape the course of his life. Returning to his roots in Australia in 1999, dicA unleashed his musical prowess, not just as a DJ but as a promoter and event host in Newcastle and Sydney. For over 20 years, dicA has been a force to be reckoned with, delivering explosive sets and captivating visuals that transcend the ordinary. His journey has taken him to the forefront of the Australian electronic music scene, gracing the stages of iconic festivals and events like Subsonic, Psyfari, Regen, Sundae Fundaze, Craze, Bent Perception, New Psycle, and Zenith Gathering. dicA's influence extends beyond the decks; he is a mentor, a visionary producer, and a trailblazing promoter. A key player in the evolution of Australian drum and bass and psychedelic trance, dicA stands as a pillar within these communities. His loyal fan base attests to the infectious energy and boundless creativity he brings to every performance. As he approaches the remarkable milestone of 30 years in the DJing realm, dicA remains a passionate and dedicated artist, ceaselessly exploring new horizons of electronic music. His impact reverberates through the veins of the Australian electronic music scene, leaving an indelible mark on the very foundation upon which new artists thrive. An inspiration to all who know him, dicA continues to be a driving force, an unwavering heartbeat, in the ever-evolving symphony of Australian electronic music.

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23/04/2024

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31/12/2023

Happy new year everyone.. been waiting for this year for a long time. I can now say I started DJing Drum n Bass 30 years ago.

It is the biggest and most consistent thing that has ever been in my life

❤️🔊🫨

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Nick Thompson (aka dicA & Mind_Shift) has been performing at, promoting and hosting events in Newcastle and surrounding area's since 1999. He has also been DJing since 1994 where he started in the UK and has recently celebrated his 25th year of being a DJ.

He has been a backbone of the Australian Psychedelic Trance community and a mentor to many upcoming artists. His skill, performance energy and techniques has earned him many a fan both locally and worldwide including Insonitus Records and is 1 of 2 Australian reps for the UK based label. His act dicA has been on many events such as Subsonic, Psyfari, Regen, Sundae Fundaze, Craze, Bent Perception, New Psycle, Anti Gravity, Elements Festival, Origins of Entropy and many events all up and down the east coast of Australia.

His passion has been pushing him to extend his limits not only from the audio level but he is now exploring both the audio and visual levels of his performance. He is competent in mixing on any decks and has performed using 4 or more decks. He has now taken his performances up another level by incorporating VJ programs like Arkaos, Resolume and MadMapper into his and other peoples sets. Not only can he adequately perform in these elements but he now has the skills and knowledge to train others in this area to help increase the resources of the scene as a whole. He recently launched Revealing Mind Studio’s and is giving people the opportunity to have some time in the Studio to enhance their audio production skills with the ability to produce your own in sync themed visuals for your music in a set up that is unique in Newcastle and NSW and now across the globe! (data from Kv2 Audio Headquarters in the Czech Republic) The only studio where you produce on KV2 to play on KV2, you can hear the difference!