As we put the finishing touches on Expansion Pack II, our most successful release ever returns to Soundcloud in its original glory. Stay tuned for news on the release of the long-awaited follow-up, this time compiled by Jesse Kuch.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
Open Records are proud to present our long awaited third CD compilation Expansion Pack, compiled by label boss and pioneering force in the Australian underground dance music culture, Ian Woodman.

Anyone who knows the man himself, knows that Woodsman doesn’t do anything in halves. So when it came to the task of putting together his own compilation at the start of the year, one disc alone was never going to cut it.

After months in the lab, he is finally ready to give us Expansion Pack, a 2-disc collection of deep, intelligent, genre-mashing dance music, held together with Ian’s distinctly staunch, epic sound that has earned him the title of one of Australia’s favourite open-air DJs.

From international heavyweights like Matador, Erphun, Boris Brejcha, Pow-Low, Fiord, SQL, NDSA, Weekend Heroes, Perfect Stranger, Astronivo, Sheff, MUTe, Grouch and A. Balter, through to home grown Aussie favourites like SunControlSpecies, Sensient, One Tasty Morsel, Waltone, Blinky, Def Digital and Algenon, the music of Expansion Pack sits at the point where techno, progressive and minimal meet and is proof that quantity and quality can co-exist without compromise.

Representing a significant step forward for Open Records on the international stage, Expansion Pack is one of the “must buy” CD releases of 2010, for both the DJ or listener alike.

Expansion Pack

WEEKEND HEROES - Fear Factor (Original Mix)

hört euch mehr mixe von mir an auf mixcloud, nachdem irgendwelche superstarken Uhr-Hochheber (verm. Kirchturmuhren)zwei meiner sets gesperrt haben, ist seitdem alles nur noch dahin gegangen.

From my bedroom to the world! 

If music be the food of love....play on
~William Shakespeare~

REQUESTS:
konfusia@revo-artists.com
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DATES:
27.12.25 - Ritter Butzke - Berlin

2026: 
31.01.26 - Void - Berlin
31.01.26 - Ritter Butzke - Berlin
07.02.26 - Slust Rave - Berlin
20.02.26 - Fundbureau - Hamburg
21.02.26 - Räucherei - Kiel
06.03.26 - tba - Berlin
07.03.26 - Sisyphos - Berlin
20.03.26 - Odonien - Köln
21.03.26 - Scholli - München
27.03.26 - Fridas Pier - Stuttgart
28.03.26 - Douala - Ravensburg
19.04.26 - Kater - Berlin
24.04.26 - Bahnwärter Thiel - München
xx.04.26 - Jonny Knüppel - Berlin
01.05.26 - Free Open Air - Berlin
02.05.26 - Elipamanoke - Leipzig
22.05.26 - Übel & Gefährlich - Hamburg
25.05.26 - Demo - Berlin
30.05.26 - Odonien - Köln
26.06.26 - Kieler Woche - Kiel
10.07.26 - Minos Bday Bash - Berlin
01.08.26 - Praerie Festival - Galenbeck
07.08.26  - tba - tba
08.08.26 - tba - tba
13.08.26 - Bucht der Träumer* Festival 
15.08.26 - Rave the Planet - Berlin
06.09.26 - Mystic Creatures Festival - Polen
03.10.26 - Renate - Berlin
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RELEASES:
• Broken Echoes, Turbo Records
• Dystopia EP, Ritter Butzke Records 
• Rolling Stone EP, Tragedie 
• Don’t wanna be famous EP, Turbo Records 
• In the Night, 44 Hertz
• Fuel Booster, Kosmos Records 
• Human Race, Alaula Music
• Kriszpy, Ritter Butzke Records 
• Lone Ranger EP, Jannowitz Records
• Bottom Of Facts, Jannowitz Records
• Rooftop, Lauter Unfug
• Space Taxi, Herz & Leber 
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REFERENCES: 
• Berlin
Watergate, Berlin
Sisyphos, Berlin
Katerblau, Berlin
Rummelsbucht, Berlin
Mensch Meier, Berlin
Ritter Butzke, Berlin
Else, Berlin
IPSE, Berlin
Chalet, Berlin
Renate, Berlin
Goldengate, Berlin
Lokschuppen, Berlin
Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin
Sonnenraum - Berlin
Anomalie Art Club, Berlin
Kulturstätte Ke//er, Berlin
Fiese Remise, Berlin
Gretchen, Berlin
Suicide Circus, Berlin
Funkhaus, Berlin
Kosmonaut, Berlin
Kitkat Club, Berlin
Abstrakt, Berlin
Sage Beach, Berlin
Birgit & Bier, Berlin
Polygon Club, Berlin
Klunkerkranich, Berlin
Beate Uwe, Berlin
Humboldthain Club, Berlin
Süss. war Gestern, Berlin
Rosis, Berlin
uvm... 

• Deutschland
Odonien, Köln
Südpol, Hamburg
Bahnwärter Thiel, München
Übel & Gefährlich, Hamburg
Tanzhaus West, Frankfurt
Lieber Scholli, München
Fridas Pier, Suttgart
Schrotty, Köln
Elipamonoke, Leipzig
Douala, Ravensburg
Fundbureau, Hamburg
Waagenbau, Hamburg
Rakete, Nürnberg
Haus33, Nürnberg
MS Treue, Bremen
Kalif Storch, Erfurt
Artheater, Köln
Turtur, Hamburg
Harry Klein, München
Proton, Stuttgart

• Festivals
Fusion Festival, Lärz
Sonne Mond Sterne Festival, Thüringen
Bucht der Träumer Festival, Brandenburg
3000 Grad Festival, Mecklenburg
Feel Festival, Lichterfelde
Deichbrand Festival, Nordhaus
Praerie Festival, Galenbeck
Mystic Creatures Festival, Polen
Summer Contrast Festival, Polen
Zurück zu den Wurzeln Festival, Brandenburg
Komod Festival, Bayern
Skalar Festival, Brandenburg
Oldenbora Festival, Oldenburg
Feel u Free Festival, Wisberg
Meeresrausch Festival, Peenemünde

• World
Ocatava, Bogota
Tunnel, Pereira
Doha, Cordoba
EXE, Sofia
La Mazette, Paris
Arche Ahoi, Innsbruck
Switch, Rosario
Brus, Stockholm
Wolf, Barcelona
Das WERK, Wien
Flucc, Wien
Plan B - Malmö
Alma Hydra, Mendoza
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• https://soundcloud.com/sinport & Mino 
https://bit.ly/322WlH7

Amo la música, la naturaleza y sigo en el camino para lograr una paz interior definitiva, a través de la música.

Open Records is a techno, house and electronica imprint based out of the sunny state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in the lush tropical paradise of Cairns in 2007 and now managed out of the bustling metropolis of Brisbane, Open has grown into a respected and prolific label with more than 70 releases from artists in all corners of the globe.

The Open sound is just that. Over the years we have released everything from deep, organic, progressive and tech house, to staunch minimal, hypnotic tribal, driving techno and abstract electronica. What has remained constant is our desire to represent the intelligent, groovy, dancefloor-oriented sound of the Australian festival and party culture, with a little help from our friends around the world, too.

Along the way we've managed to top the Beatport charts, featured in the playlists of some of the world's biggest DJs and radio shows and helped launch the career of some of Australia's most talented artists. Not bad for a crazy idea hatched in a small city in regional Australia! Big respect to everyone who has supported us on our journey, we wouldn't be where we are today without you.