About this concert
NikNak is a music creative, DJ, producer, turntablist and experimental sound artist. Her debut album “Bashi” was released to critical acclaim in November 2020.
Describing herself as “Leeds' pint-sized Turntablist and music creative”, NikNak redefines and expands upon her role as a ground-breaking multidisciplinary artist.
The first Black Turntablist in history to win the illustrious Oram Award in 2020, NikNak ‘makes experimental music far away from what our expectations should be’ - Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.
Hailing from London and now living in Leeds, NikNak creates stunning soundscape-based live improvised performances.
She also runs a workshop introducing turntablism at Full of Noises on the afternoon of the concert (1-3pm). This is free - but you need to book here.
Previously mentored by Shiva Feshareki, Anna Meredith and Supriya Nagaranjan, NikNak has been featured in Mixmag, Resident Advisor, Yorkshire Evening Post, Clash Magazine, Electronic Sound Mag, The Wire, and DJMag.
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Doors open 19:00 for 19:30 prompt start
If you arrive after 1930 you may have to wait for the interval before being admitted to the performance space.
Directions and Information
Piel View House, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9DB
Access to the venue is by foot.
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Parking: There is no parking at the venue as we are in the middle of a public park. You are best parking up outside the park on Park Drive.
There is one designated accessible parking space, to book please email glenn@fonfestival.org
Enter from the park gate by Park Drive junction bus stop (by the Baptist Church)
Walk route is 2 mins signposted from here.
We have a no pets policy within the premises. Assistance dogs are welcome.
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NikNak Biography
NikNak holds an impressive repertoire of roles, experimental albums & EPs, and remixes that have captivated audiences worldwide. With her enthralling self-released debut album “Bashi” earning rave reviews, NikNak has also made history as the first Black Turntablist to win the prestigious Oram Award in 2020.
As a rising sensation in the music world, NikNak's wide-ranging experience and expertise fuel her innovative spirit and ability to adapt to diverse environments. Her charming sense of humor and exhilarating festival performances never fail to captivate her audience and elevate their spirits. Without a doubt, NikNak's limitless talent will leave fans enthralled for years to come!
With releases on Kynant Records, First Terrace Records, Inventing Waves, OTONO, Come Play With me and more, this multifaceted virtuoso skilfully traverses various music genres, crafting experimental masterpieces and performing immersive live concerts that showcase the vibrancy of her unique sound. With an exuberant, passionate, and comic book-nerd persona, NikNak emerges as a truly dynamic performer, composer, sound designer and sound artist. Recently, NikNak completed a commissioned residency with the Richard Thomas Foundation at Stone Nest in London and collaborated with 4DSound & Monom Studios in Amsterdam, further accentuating her growing expertise in immersive and spatial turntablism.
Previously featured in DJ Mag's 'Ones to Watch 2022', Wire Magazine, Clash magazine and more, the award-winning artist invites fans into incredible sonic realms with her groundbreaking artistry. Harnessing live improvisation techniques and spatial electronic music production, NikNak astounds listeners by unfolding unparalleled sonic landscapes just waiting to be explored and experienced.
Read MoreAs a rising sensation in the music world, NikNak's wide-ranging experience and expertise fuel her innovative spirit and ability to adapt to diverse environments. Her charming sense of humor and exhilarating festival performances never fail to captivate her audience and elevate their spirits. Without a doubt, NikNak's limitless talent will leave fans enthralled for years to come!
With releases on Kynant Records, First Terrace Records, Inventing Waves, OTONO, Come Play With me and more, this multifaceted virtuoso skilfully traverses various music genres, crafting experimental masterpieces and performing immersive live concerts that showcase the vibrancy of her unique sound. With an exuberant, passionate, and comic book-nerd persona, NikNak emerges as a truly dynamic performer, composer, sound designer and sound artist. Recently, NikNak completed a commissioned residency with the Richard Thomas Foundation at Stone Nest in London and collaborated with 4DSound & Monom Studios in Amsterdam, further accentuating her growing expertise in immersive and spatial turntablism.
Previously featured in DJ Mag's 'Ones to Watch 2022', Wire Magazine, Clash magazine and more, the award-winning artist invites fans into incredible sonic realms with her groundbreaking artistry. Harnessing live improvisation techniques and spatial electronic music production, NikNak astounds listeners by unfolding unparalleled sonic landscapes just waiting to be explored and experienced.
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Turntablism
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