Dean Nicholson, also known as D-Manic, is a DJ with 38 years of experience, having started mixing at the age of 11. While his early influences were in Funk, Rare Groove & Electro, he currently plays Trance, House, and other club genres. He has released tracks on various labels and has been a radio host since 2016. Recently, he co-created a Trance event called Seraphim. Dean Nicholson is also listed as part of the lineup for the "Peach Goes Hard" event at Egg London, which focuses on Techno, Hard House, and Hard Trance music.