Artist profile

Ben Nicky

Ben Nicky is a hard dance and hardcore producer known for his work in the neo-rave and hard house spectrum. His productions and DJ sets are rooted in energetic, dancefloor-focused sound design characteristic of the UK hard dance scene.

45 tracksHard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave Trance (Main Floor)Mainstage UK / Happy Hardcore· 2016–2026

Sound profile

Ben Nicky is a high-energy and a bright production artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 70–165 BPM with a median of 140 · predominantly minor keys (56% minor) · most common key: 11A (F♯ Minor) with 6 tracks.

BPM spread

70–74

85–89

130–134

135–139

140–144

145–149

150–154

155–159

160–164

165–169

Key distribution

1A2 1B2 2A1 2B 3A1 3B2 4A2 4B3 5A2 5B3 6A3 6B 7A2 7B2 8A1 8B 9A2 9B2 10A2 10B2 11A6 11B2 12A1 12B2

Tracks in catalog

45 total · sortable

We Come 1 - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Distorted Dreams

7011A

Trance (Main Floor)

Deep In Your Love - Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Ben Nicky & Dr Phunk Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Dr Phunk, Alok, Bebe Rexha

14511B

Mainstage

Sideways - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Jason Cluff

1587A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Soulmate - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, STVW

1603B

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

We Come 1 - Darren Styles Extended Remix

Ben Nicky, Timmy Trumpet, Distorted Dreams

16012A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Disconnect - Ben Nicky Extended Remix

Ben Nicky, Becky Hill

869A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Relapse - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Uberjak'd, Trey Pearce

13911A

Mainstage

Giving You Up - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Sarah De Warren

16010B

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Anywhere - Technikore Extended Remix

Ben Nicky, Chloe

1651B

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Let Me Go (Club Mix)

Ben Nicky, David Rust, WUKONG

14711A

Mainstage

Funky Bill - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky

1509A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Wonky - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Reece Low

13210B

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

The Donk - Extended

Ben Nicky, Callum Higby

1601A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Numb - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, VINNE, 3 Are Legend, Distorted Dreams

14011A

Mainstage

Hot Plate

Ben Nicky, SCNDL

725B

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Oxygen - Darren Styles Extended Remix

Ben Nicky, ARTY

1605A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Oxygen - Olly James Extended Remix

Ben Nicky, ARTY

1505A

Mainstage

Get A Life

Ben Nicky, Sunset Bros

13812B

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

We Come 1 - Per Pleks Extended Remix

Ben Nicky, Distorted Dreams, Per Pleks

16011A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

Opera Rave - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Sandro Silva

1509B

Mainstage

We Are The Ravers - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, MC Stretch, Olly James

1503A

Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave

The Switch

Ben Nicky, Chris Schweizer

1385B

Trance (Main Floor)

Darkness - Extended Mix

Ben Nicky, Michael Katana

14010A

Hard Techno

Anywhere feat. Chloe - Exis Remix

Ben Nicky, Chloe

1384B

Trance (Main Floor)

Screenshot

Ben Nicky, pop art

1393B

Psy-Trance

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
We Come 1 - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Distorted Dreams	7011AF♯ Minor	82%Peak time	2021	Trance (Main Floor)
Deep In Your Love - Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Ben Nicky & Dr Phunk Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Dr Phunk, Alok, Bebe Rexha	14511BA Major	73%Peak time	—	Mainstage
Sideways - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Jason Cluff	1587AD Minor	66%Builder	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Soulmate - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, STVW	1603BD♭ Major	58%Builder	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
We Come 1 - Darren Styles Extended Remix Ben Nicky, Timmy Trumpet, Distorted Dreams	16012AC♯ Minor	68%Builder	2023	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Disconnect - Ben Nicky Extended Remix Ben Nicky, Becky Hill	869AE Minor	72%Peak time	2023	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Relapse - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Uberjak'd, Trey Pearce	13911AF♯ Minor	88%Peak time	—	Mainstage
Giving You Up - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Sarah De Warren	16010BD Major	71%Peak time	2020	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Anywhere - Technikore Extended Remix Ben Nicky, Chloe	1651BB Major	58%Builder	2019	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Let Me Go (Club Mix) Ben Nicky, David Rust, WUKONG	14711AF♯ Minor	94%Peak time	—	Mainstage
Funky Bill - Extended Mix Ben Nicky	1509AE Minor	61%Builder	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Wonky - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Reece Low	13210BD Major	79%Peak time	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
The Donk - Extended Ben Nicky, Callum Higby	1601AA♭ Minor	67%Builder	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Numb - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, VINNE, 3 Are Legend, Distorted Dreams	14011AF♯ Minor	51%Sustainer	—	Mainstage
Hot Plate Ben Nicky, SCNDL	725BE♭ Major	70%Builder	2018	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Oxygen - Darren Styles Extended Remix Ben Nicky, ARTY	1605AC Minor	83%Peak time	2025	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Oxygen - Olly James Extended Remix Ben Nicky, ARTY	1505AC Minor	100%Peak time	2026	Mainstage
Get A Life Ben Nicky, Sunset Bros	13812BE Major	85%Peak time	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
We Come 1 - Per Pleks Extended Remix Ben Nicky, Distorted Dreams, Per Pleks	16011AF♯ Minor	100%Peak time	2025	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Opera Rave - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Sandro Silva	1509BG Major	70%Peak time	—	Mainstage
We Are The Ravers - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, MC Stretch, Olly James	1503AB♭ Minor	64%Builder	2021	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
The Switch Ben Nicky, Chris Schweizer	1385BE♭ Major	68%Builder	2016	Trance (Main Floor)
Darkness - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Michael Katana	14010AB Minor	88%Peak time	—	Hard Techno
Anywhere feat. Chloe - Exis Remix Ben Nicky, Chloe	1384BA♭ Major	85%Peak time	2016	Trance (Main Floor)
Screenshot Ben Nicky, pop art	1393BD♭ Major	87%Peak time	2017	Psy-Trance
Survive It - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Creeds	1606AG Minor	72%Peak time	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Brave Heart feat. Chloe Stamp Ben Nicky	1387BF Major	51%Sustainer	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Dirty Rave - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Restricted	15011BA Major	77%Peak time	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Red Alert Ben Nicky	1386AG Minor	49%Sustainer	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Guilty (ft. Kye Sones) feat. Kye Sones - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Avao, Kye Sones	13811AF♯ Minor	63%Builder	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Satay Rave - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Chukiess & Whackboi	1447AD Minor	58%Builder	—	Mainstage
Chapel Street Ben Nicky	1386AG Minor	83%Peak time	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Hectic - Extended Mix Ben Nicky	1404BA♭ Major	70%Builder	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Homesick Ben Nicky	1384AF Minor	93%Peak time	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Heart Go feat. Sue McLaren Ben Nicky, Thomas Mengel	1357BF Major	49%Sustainer	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Air Ben Nicky	7012BE Major	62%Builder	—	Trance (Main Floor)
680 Ben Nicky	1409BG Major	76%Peak time	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Voicemail - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Paul Gannon	1548AA Minor	74%Peak time	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Alive feat. Ly.Ryline - Techno Extended Mix Ben Nicky, LNY TNZ, Ly.Ryline	1552AE♭ Minor	59%Builder	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Cobra - Extended Mix Ben Nicky	1384AF Minor	77%Peak time	—	Psy-Trance
COLLIDE - Extended Mix Ben Nicky, Emma Hewitt	14010AB Minor	55%Builder	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Adagio For Strings - Klubfiller Extended Remix Ben Nicky, Distorted Dreams	855BE♭ Major	66%Builder	—	Hard Dance / Hardcore / Neo Rave
Pebbles - Angry Man Remix Ben Nicky	1381BB Major	52%Sustainer	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Refresh - Allan Morrow Remix Ben Nicky, James Dymond	1404BA♭ Major	38%Sustainer	—	Trance (Main Floor)
Drop Ben Nicky, STANDERWICK	1401AA♭ Minor	100%Peak time	—	Trance (Main Floor)

Sound profile evolution

How Ben Nicky’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift

2016–2021·8 tracks

2022–2026·5 tracks

Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100

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Tempo migration · yearly average

What changed

Across Ben Nicky's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~116 to ~144 BPM; warmth has receded; energy has lifted.

Release volume by decade

2010s

2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Ben Nicky’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Ben Nicky and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Craig Connelly

100%

62 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Ralphie B

91%

33 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Will Atkinson

91%

56 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Ben Gold

87%

59 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Sneijder

86%

41 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Orjan Nilsen

79%

60 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Giuseppe Ottaviani

79%

85 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

MaRLo

77%

43 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Ruben De Ronde

77%

37 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Simon Patterson

76%

38 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

John O'Callaghan

75%

54 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Armin van Buuren

75%

261 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

Andrew Rayel

72%

53 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

David Forbes

72%

77 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

ReOrder

66%

66 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

FAQ

What BPM does Ben Nicky play at?

Ben Nicky's tracks in our catalog range from 70 to 165 BPM, with a median of 140 BPM. Across 45 tracks, the most common range falls in the 140–145 BPM bucket.

What key are Ben Nicky's tracks in?

Ben Nicky's tracks are mostly in minor keys (56% minor across 45 tracks). The most common single key is 11A (F♯ Minor) with 6 tracks.

What artists mix well with Ben Nicky?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Ben Nicky pairs well with Craig Connelly, Ralphie B, Will Atkinson. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Ben Nicky most active?

Our catalog has Ben Nicky releases spanning 2016 to 2026, with the most tracks from the 2020s.