Got given the massive opportunity to play a set at Armada 2022. Was unfortunately not able to record my set live however have since recorded it for listening. Super stoked and proud of this collection of tunes as it transitions from dark minimal drum and bass to some psy/techno dnb and ending with some emotional, staunch tunes.

Flat Ground Armada Set

Dread Maiden brings together deep bass, psychedelic influences, and her acoustic roots to craft drum and bass sets that are layered, expressive, and built to take you on a journey. A familiar presence across the Mulubinba, Eora, and bush doof scene, she contributes quietly but meaningfully to the underground community as creative director of Newy Bass Crew, advocating for safe and inclusive spaces and emphasis on music over ego. With festival and radio experience behind her, she has exciting new projects in the works, continuing to grow her voice in the bass scene.

•	Creative director of Newy Bass Crew.
•	Former co-host of Cabin Fever Sessions on Orbital Radio.
•	Supported acts like Jam Thieves, Visages, Shapeless, Serial Killaz, Dillinja, KOAN Sound, Paige Julia, Teddy Killerz, Hypho, PAV4N, Leo Cap, Ben Soundscape and Collette Warren.
•	Performed at festivals including Dragon Dreaming Festival, Basscamp, Subsonic Festival, Zenith Gathering, Rain Dance Festival, Art Valley and RootBound Festival.

Newy Bass Crew, established to foster a community focused on love, inclusivity, equality, diversity, authenticity, and the unrestrained freedom of self-expression in Australia’s Hunter Region and beyond. Shining a light on talents in rural areas, celebrating the connection between music and nature.

Launched in late 2021, the crew comprises of a plethora of DJs from the region and have gone on to hold numerous club events, showcases, fundraisers and secret parties, as well as hosting jungle and drum and bass legend, Dillinja, in Eora in early 2023, and holding a stage takeover at Subsonic Festival in late 2023 as well as at the Eora’s KOAN Sound boat party in 2024. NBC kicked off 2025 in collaboration with Subjective Eora and Wonky Nomad Productions for the Open Air City Doof, featuring the UK’s Hypho and PAV4N, in Eora, and a stage takeover at Antigravity 2025.

Our involvement in the local scene includes a history of local-focussed events and co-hosting a radio show on Orbital Radio Sydney from 2021 until its closure in 2023. Since then, we've continued to support the scene through our weekly mix series on Soundcloud, surpassing it's 100th feature in 2024. This series showcases talent from across Australia and the globe.

Our DJs cover a wide range of bass genres, including drum and bass, jungle, dubstep, footwork, UKG, bass house, psy dub, and more. Diversity, inclusivity, and safety are central to our events, and we are dedicated to fostering a sense of community within the bass scene.

With a big focus on underground rave and doof culture and safe spaces, our crew members have been featured at various events including Basscamp, Zenith Gathering, Dragon Dreaming Festival, Rain Dance Festival, Origins of Entropy, SubTerra, Esoteric Festival, RootBound Festival, Initiation Festival, Art Valley and more.

Keep your third eye peeled for gig announcements and opportunities via our website, newsletter and social media. 🧿

Armada is an Australian psytrance festival first constructed by the Weird, Paradox and Swamp crews in 2022 after years of individual efforts to propel and develop the psychedelic outlook in NSW by creating high quality outdoor gatherings 

Keep an eye out for Armada V.A, coming late 2024

Bringing you profound, immersive soundscapes
Join us for an unparalleled auditory journey 

Previous editions have featured:

Kindzadza
Electrypnose
Djane Maiko
Tjiah/Fako/Nargun
Banjhaks/Abnorma
Fisheye
Ataro
Atriohm
Farebi Jalebi
Kari
Melt/Acousma 
Algorithium 
Synestrix
Kisentric
Hans Bricks

Just some squelchy dark minimal DnB, halftime and bass music 

Techy Prog · Psytrance Hybrid

- bookings · volkvorp.bookings@gmail.com
- techno alias · @vorpalaus
- curator · Dragon Dreaming Festival

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Volkiene - pronounced "Vol-keen"
An ambitious artist who skillfully merges innovative live drumming with technical DJ sets.

The Volkiene sound can be described as a dynamic fusion of edgy progressive and powerful psytrance, infused with elements reminiscent of pacey techno, forest, and hypnotic realms.

Perpetual touring and steadfast displays of craftsmanship have solidified Volkiene's nationwide credibility as one of the most promising drawcards in Australia's psytrance community. After making his international touring debut in 2023, he is determined and dedicated to expanding his global presence, honing his sound, and pursuing innovative ways to remain cutting-edge. 

- past bookings -

- Masters of Puppets '23 (Czech)
- Funny Moon Gathering '23 (Czech)
- Waldfrienden '23 (Germany)
- Son Libre Festival '18 (France)
- Twisted Frequency Festival '22/23, '23/24 (NZ)
- AUM '23 (New Zealand)
- Rainbow Serpent Festival '20
- Earth Frequency Festival '19, '21 
- Elements Festival '17, '18, '19, '20, '21, '22
- Rabbits Eat Lettuce '15, '16, '17, '18, '21
- Dragon Dreaming Festival '16, '17, '18, '23, '23
- Esoteric Festival '18, '20, '22, '23
- Yemaya Festival '17 
- Psyfari Festival '17, '18 
- Origins of Entropy '19, '23
- Subsonic Festival '16, '17, '18, '19, '23
- Regrowth Festival '17 
- New Psycle '16, '18 
- Wild Horses Festival '17, '18, '22
- Tanglewood Festival '17 
- Electric Parade Music Festival '17 
- Earthcore '16 (Dj Competition Winner)
- Ergot Gathering '17, '18, '24
- Happy Daze Festival '17 
- Sprout Festival '19 
- Orinaya Festival '17, '19, '20, '23
- HOME Festival '17 
- Psyland '15, '16, '17, '18, '19, '21
- Squared Senses Festival '16