B.A.O. is the psytrance project of Nicola Filippini. Coming from Brescia in Italy, he entered the scene 15 years ago. He started with DJ'ing and creating parties, and has since made some small festivals as well. After some years of DJing and organizing, he created his own psytrance project called BAO and started to perform around the world. After a while he joined Blacklite Records and grew as an artist and forged his unique sound. His music is immediately recognisable with deep bass lines and groovy rythmics, which can drive you into a powerful psychedelic journey! Music is my passion, it's my creative space where I can express myself. It's an integral part of my life. When I make music I feel free from time and space, and just in flow with my creative energy. It's always interesting to see where a new track will lead me. The feeling I get when I create psytrance is a feeling of power, celebration, connection, and that is what I love to share with my audience. Being on stage is purely magical, because I can really feel the connection with the crowd, and their reaction to my powerful beats. Bringing people into the present moment with my music is the biggest satisfaction. To see them dance, enjoy and express my music through their movements is truly rewarding. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, and I do my part in reminding people of that.