Elevating Pop & Dance Worldwide
With the expansion of Iron Avantgarde Publishing’s portfolio into the pop and dance sectors, the company continues its successful path of growth and innovation.
By creating dedicated editions for ambitious songwriters in pop and dance, and by providing professional guidance for established national and international top stars, Iron Avantgarde demonstrates its expertise. The trust placed in us by our artists is clear proof that we operate at a very high international standard.
Expanded Music
With the acquisition of the master rights and copyrights of the legendary Italian label Expanded Music, Iron Avantgarde Publishing has made a true strategic breakthrough.
The trust placed by founder Giovanni Natale, who entrusted Iron Avantgarde with his life’s work, was decisive. In 2023, Markus Riedler was awarded the rights to carry this legacy forward with efficiency and passion.
About Expanded Music
Founded in Bologna in 1972 by Giovanni Natale, Expanded Music is one of Italy’s most influential labels. In the 1980s and 1990s, it played a defining role in shaping the international Italo-house, dance, and techno scene.
Among the label’s most successful acts are Cappella with global hits like “U Got 2 Let the Music” and “Move on Baby”, Fargetta with “The Music Is Movin’”, Anticappella with “2 √ 231”, and 49ers with “Touch Me”. Other acclaimed names such as DJ Professor, Datura, and East Side Beat (“Ride Like the Wind”) also left their mark on dance music history through Expanded Music.
Sub-labels like DFC (Dance Floor Corporation) and Expanded Records became internationally recognized trademarks for cutting-edge club sound from Italy. The releases were embraced by DJs worldwide, filling charts and dancefloors across Europe, the US, and Asia.
Today, the Expanded Music catalog stands as one of the most important archives of Italian electronic music. With the administration through Iron Avantgarde Publishing, its heritage will not only be preserved but also reimagined for the future – with new artists, fresh projects, and a strong international vision.
Edition FN TOP MUSIC
With the launch of our first Pop/Dance edition, EDITION FN TOP MUSIC, we mark a significant milestone: we now represent the long-established and highly successful dance producer and DJ Falko Niestolik.
Who is Falko Niestolik?
Born in Berlin in 1978, Falko Niestolik began his musical journey with house and breakbeat records in local clubs – inspired by his first purchases from the renowned “Ministry of Sound” label. From around 2004, he started producing his own tracks and remixes in a Hamburg studio, quickly gaining recognition in the scene.
He has created remixes for top-tier artists such as Axwell, Steve Angello, Michael Jackson (official), Jerry Ropero, Ian Carey, Chris Lake, Tom Novy, Albin Myers, and many more. His own singles—like “Cha Cha Cha”, “The Love of Sound”, and “In My Life”—have been played by world-renowned DJs, including David Guetta, Bob Sinclar, Roger Sanchez, and The Swedish House Mafia.
On stage, Falko has performed internationally: he supported Tiesto in Vienna, and David Guetta in Graz, and has appeared at festivals such as Ruhr-In-Love, Mayday, Nature One, and others.
With EDITION FN TOP MUSIC, we reaffirm our commitment to first-class Pop and Dance productions—and offer Falko Niestolik a platform where his creative potential in the Pop/Dance realm can fully shine.