Starting in February 2026, BOOTSHAUS MUSIC the official label of Cologne’s iconic club Bootshaus will officially be launching. This new platform merges the unmistakable spirit of Bootshaus with the global infrastructure of Universal Music, creating a powerful bridge between underground culture, credibility, and international reach.

“Music is everything. It connects us. It moves us. It defines us.”

BOOTSHAUS MUSIC was founded to provide artists with a transparent, scalable, and future-focused environment for their releases. Authentic, collaborative, and data-driven at its core, the label develops every track closely with its community tested live on the dancefloor and released globally with premium-quality assets.

The label is driven by an experienced core team:

Jannik Fiedler (Head of Recorded Music) brings over a decade of experience in label and artist management. Daniel Busenthür (Head of Marketing) oversees marketing strategy for both the club and the label. Felix van Göns (A&R / Product Manager) adds creative instinct and technical expertise as an active producer. Tom Thomas (Managing Director, Bootshaus) contributes years of experience within electronic music culture and leads the project with strategic clarity and deep understanding of the scene and its community. Niclas Aigner (Co-Founder, Bootshaus Music & CCO, Bootshaus) plays a defining role in shaping the label’s strategic direction and provides creative impulses for its long-term development.

“BOOTSHAUS MUSIC carries the same standard of quality that has defined the club for over 20 years,” the team states.

The official launch begins in February 2026 with the first releases on the label.

Keep an eye for further updates and information.

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