For Newa, when DJing, the emotional guidance she uses to locate the structure of her set is key. She builds something that has all the ingredients of classic techno and at the same time perfectly mirrors its present sound. She explores the low-level end of the bass-spectrum as well as cunningly introducing squelchy acid together with intense melodies.
Newa’s techno is direct with an intense presence, yet never forceful or intrusive.
When it comes to Newa’s own productions it is a direct transition from her sound as a DJ; she represents a nuanced artist, building her musical presence on technical skill and honest feelings. Her authenticity extends into the studio.
What you discover when listening to her work is a producer who expertly manages to measure all elements; deep bass lines and sunken melodies coexist in harmony. Whether the end result is techno or an experimental ambient piece, she manages to create music resonating with depth and reflection.
Being one of the most in-demand Techno DJs of our times, Ben Klock needs little intro- duction. His name has been closely associated with Berlin’s legendary club Berghain since 2005. His monthly residency has formed the backdrop to his international success, providing an invaluable platform for his ability to create a room rather than just play to it.
Influenced by early Detroit techno and Berlin dub techno, drum'n'bass and IDM, the Berghain resident likes to break the frame as a producer & DJ. Coupled with fast and razor-sharp multi-deck mixing, he continues to develop his DJ sets with forward thrust and pursues the goal of a unity-creating experience on the floor. His productions and sets are united by a constant lookout for groove, flow, reduction and repetition and follow the urge to surrender oneself solely to the music.
PARISSA CHARGHI is an Iranian curator, creative producer, vinyl selecta, and founder of HEAVY FEELINGS, based in Cologne, Germany. Working at the intersection of music, visual arts, cultural production, and artist development, she creates environments where creative identities can grow through collaboration, storytelling, and independent creation.
Deeply rooted in global underground music cultures, PARISSA approaches every project through curation. Her practice brings together music, visual identity, and storytelling to develop artists and their creative worlds through long-term collaboration and collective creation.
Alongside her work behind the scenes, PARISSA is an internationally active Vinyl Selector. Her sets move fluidly across Jazz, Reggae, Dub, Afrocentric sounds, Beats, and rhythm-driven electronic music, guided by storytelling, cultural context, and the belief that music carries memory. Every record is selected with intention, revealing unexpected connections between genres, histories, and communities while creating immersive listening experiences that extend beyond the dancefloor.
Across every
Maryama Luccioni, known by her stage name Maryisonacid, is a French-Congolese DJ, promoter, curator, and the founder of the African Acid Is The Future label and party based in Berlin. With a distinctive approach to DJing, Maryisonacid seamlessly blends diasporic African sounds with groovy electronic tracks and techno, a style deeply influenced by her upbringing in Paris's Barbès district and her involvement in Berlin's eclectic and diverse party scene.
"From Afro to Techno, and everything in between,” she approaches music in her own unapologetic way, ensuring no genre is outside the limits of her skills. Versatile as can be, you will find her spinning records at an art gallery just as much as at a steamy Berlin club.
No matter where in the world, Maryisonacid delivers skillful storytelling through her sets, with the energy and ease of an experienced selector who knows how to provide the perfect soundtrack to the situation at hand.
Errol is one of the UK's most compelling, contemporary musical voices: DJ, NTS Radio staple, cultural curator, community builder and founder of forward-thinking musical movement, Touching Bass.
As a DJ, he's known for his beautifully loose, searching and soulful sets; unrestricted by genre and anchored by groove. Stepping into 2026 with a blossoming reputation for fostering thoughtful, soulful experiences; both on the dancefloor and across world-renowned cultural spaces. From residencies at Corsica Studios/The Carpet Shop, moments at Open Ground, Panorama Bar, Nowadays and Public Records to his curatorial prowess at the Barbican Centre (an ongoing residency), Frieze Week, Lisson Gallery and Le Guess Who? Festival to name a few.
All this while Touching Bass — the London-based musical movement encompassing an award-nominated record label, club night, concert series, staple NTS Radio show and curatorial studio — continues to slow cook. Internationally known for its dedication to tastemaking musical eclecticism, intention and community spirit.
Newa is opening the Freifeld. She explores the low-level end of the bass-spectrum as well as cunningly introducing squelchy acid together with intense melodies. Whether the end result is techno or an experimental ambient piece, she manages to create music resonating with depth and reflection.
Berghain residents and now frequent collaborators Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem have become synonymous with the classic, no frills aesthetic that's come to define the Berlin institution's sound, with one exception: their newest LP, LAYER ONE.
The album sees them step away from techno in a listening experience that explores IDM, ambient and experimental electronic music with guest vocal appearances.
With Ben playing 2 till 6am and Fadi playing 6am till 12 expect much more than techno.
London's Touching Bass meet Cologne's Heavy Feelings for round two, bringing their shared community-come-club night spirit to Open Ground's hallowed second room, Annex.
This time around, African Acid is The Future founder MARYISONACID links with PARISSA (Heavy Feelings) and ERROL (Touching Bass).
Alongside Dauwd, Maryama has established one of Berlin's most trusted explorations of Afro-diasporic and electronic sounds out of a post punk bar in Neukkoln for 10+ years. Her work with AAITF is nothing short of inspirational, so it's such an honour to welcome her in to Open Ground for this second journey.
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