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Openers & closers

The tracks the big DJs of each style play most often in the first three and the last three tracks of their recorded sets.

317 tracks · 17 styles · updated 2026-10-27

Openers: how they start

1

Dawty, Preston Harris & HUGEL – Loosen Up

In the first three tracks of 4 sets, all by HUGEL.

2

Etta James – I Just Want To Make Love To You

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 3), all by HUGEL.

3

HUGEL & Totó La Momposina – La Verdolaga

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by HUGEL.

4

Jonathan Kaspar – Maarifa

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), by Black Coffee and Hyenah.

5

Moderat – More Love (Rampa &ME Remix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by HUGEL and Keinemusik.

Closers: how they end

1

&ME & Black Coffee – The Rapture Pt. III

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 2), by Shimza, HUGEL and Caiiro.

2

Shimza, AR/CO, Kasango – Fire Fire

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 2), all by Shimza.

3

Yves Larock – Rise Up (feat. Jaba)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets, all by Shimza.

4

John Summit & HAYLA – Where You Are

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), all by HUGEL.

5

Enoo Napa & DJ Merlon – BroCode

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, all by Enoo Napa.

Openers: how they start

1

Chris Lorenzo – Appetite

In the first three tracks of 5 sets (first track in 3), all by Chris Lorenzo.

2

King Topher – Belong To The Rhythm (Don Diablo Edit) (feat. Meaco)

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by Don Diablo.

3

Jauz – Feel The Volume

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Oliver Heldens and Jauz.

4

Malaa – Illicit Intro

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by Malaa.

5

Don Diablo – Universe (feat. Emeni)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by Don Diablo.

Closers: how they end

1

AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo – Fly Kicks (Wax Motif Remix)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), by Malaa, Bijou and Wax Motif.

2

DJ ILL – Fu Vibe & Yi

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Tchami and AC Slater.

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3

MPH & AC Slater – Lights On (feat. Eloise Keeble)

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Tchami and AC Slater.

4

Oliver Heldens – Melody

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Don Diablo and Oliver Heldens.

5

Tchami & Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body (Future House)

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Don Diablo and Tchami.

Openers: how they start

1

Martin Garrix, Third Party, Oaks – Carry You (feat. Declan J Donovan)

In the first three tracks of 5 sets (first track in 5), by Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero.

2

Tiësto & Olivia Sebastianelli – Don't Lose Your Head

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 2), by Tiësto and Hardwell.

3

Martin Garrix, R3HAB, Skytech – Voodoo

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 2), by Martin Garrix and Afrojack.

4

Hardwell & braev – Believe

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 4), all by Hardwell.

5

Tiësto & FORS – Bring Me To Life

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 3), by Tiësto and Hardwell.

Closers: how they end

1

Avicii & Nicky Romero – I Could Be the One (Nicktim Radio Edit)

In the last three tracks of 6 sets (last track in 4), all by Nicky Romero.

2

Martin Garrix, Alesso, Shaun Farrugia – Inside Our Hearts

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 3), by Martin Garrix and Afrojack.

3

Hardwell & Sub Zero Project – Brace For Impact (feat. Lil Jon)

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 2), all by Hardwell.

4

Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Lose My Mind) (feat. Ryan Tedder)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), by Martin Garrix, Swedish House Mafia and Afrojack.

5

Tiësto – Adagio for Strings

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), all by Tiësto.

Openers: how they start

1

Calvin Harris & Alesso – Under Control (feat. Hurts)

In the first three tracks of 9 sets (first track in 1), by Alesso and Calvin Harris.

2

Sentinel & Alesso – Freedom

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), by Alesso and Calvin Harris.

3

MEDUZA, Innellea, GENESI & Nu-La – Edge Of The World

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Meduza.

4

Fallon – Diet Coke

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Meduza and Alok.

5

Alok – Around

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), all by Alok.

Closers: how they end

1

OneRepublic & Alesso – If I Lose Myself (Alesso vs OneRepublic)

In the last three tracks of 8 sets (last track in 6), all by Alesso.

2

MEDUZA & Goodboys – Piece Of Your Heart

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 2), all by Meduza.

3

Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling (Lose My Mind) (feat. Ryan Tedder)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), all by Alesso.

4

Daft Punk – One More Time (Zedd Remix)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 3), by Meduza and David Guetta.

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5

Rihanna – We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets, by Calvin Harris and Alesso.

Openers: how they start

1

Marlon Hoffstadt – It's That Time (Dimension Remix)

In the first three tracks of 11 sets (first track in 1), by Sota, Sub Focus, Dimension and 3 more.

2

Sub Focus – Solar System

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 1), by Friction, Dimension and Kanine.

3

Wilkinson – Take You Higher

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), by Wilkinson, Dimension and Pendulum.

4

Bou, Kanine, Trigga & IRAH – Wicked & Dark

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), by Bou and Kanine.

5

Sub Focus – Rock It (Wilkinson Remix)

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Sub Focus.

Closers: how they end

1

SOTA & Primate – Realise

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), all by Sota.

2

Sub Focus – Vibration (One More Time) (feat. AR/CO)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), all by Sub Focus.

3

Chase & Status & Bou – Baddadan (feat. IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga & Takura)

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 2), by Chase & Status and Bou.

4

Turno – Polarity (VIP) (feat. Kanine)

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Turno and Sota.

5

Sub Focus & Dimension – Ready To Fly

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Dimension and Sota.

Openers: how they start

1

Skrillex, Hamdi & TAICHU – Push (feat. OFFAIAH)

In the first three tracks of 5 sets, by Skrillex and Peekaboo.

2

Skrillex & Nitepunk – Soma

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 4), all by Skrillex.

3

Skrillex, Moody Good & Nakeesha – move ting

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), by Skrillex, Zeds Dead and Knock2.

4

Excision & Subtronics – A.F.B.1.

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), by Subtronics and Excision.

5

Skrillex – VOLTAGE

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Skrillex.

Closers: how they end

1

Skrillex – Kyoto (feat. Sirah)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 2), all by Skrillex.

2

Zeds Dead & DROELOE – Stars Tonight

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), all by Zeds Dead.

3

Subtronics – Final Breath (feat. A Little Sound)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), all by Subtronics.

4

Skrillex, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo – RATATA

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), all by Skrillex.

5

Benny Benassi – Cinema (Skrillex Remix)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), all by Skrillex.

Openers: how they start

1

Lilly Palmer – Hare Ram

In the first three tracks of 4 sets, all by Lilly Palmer.

2

HOLY PRIEST, elMefti & FACELESS – F**k This

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), by Nico Moreno, 999999999 and HOLY PRIEST.

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3

Alignment – When the Bass Is Too Loud

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by Alignment.

4

HOEHENANGST & KXD-LvL – 3 Suspects

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), by Nico Moreno and HOLY PRIEST.

5

Mortal Sins – An Exception (Slugos Remix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), by Klangkuenstler and Kobosil.

Closers: how they end

1

Dax J – The Train

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 2), all by Dax J.

2

Funk Tribu – I Got It For You

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), all by Funk Tribu.

3

VTSS – Atlantyda

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), by VTSS and Klangkuenstler.

4

DJ Isaac – I Want You

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), by Alignment and 999999999.

5

Lilly Palmer & Armin van Buuren – Ayi Giri

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 3), all by Lilly Palmer.

Openers: how they start

1

Da Tweekaz & D-Block & S-te-Fan – In My Mind

In the first three tracks of 4 sets, all by Da Tweekaz.

2

Coone – Hyena

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Brennan Heart and Coone.

3

Da Tweekaz – Summer Of 69

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by Da Tweekaz.

4

Eiffel 65 – Blue (Team Blue Extended Mix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), all by Da Tweekaz.

5

Brennan Heart – One-Master-Blade

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), all by Brennan Heart.

Closers: how they end

1

Da Tweekaz & High Level – Can Can (Hardstyle Mix)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets, all by Da Tweekaz.

2

Brennan Heart & Wildstylez – Lose My Mind

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Brennan Heart and Wildstylez.

3

Headhunterz & Sub Zero Project – Our Church

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Headhunterz and Sub Zero Project.

4

Sefa & D-Block & S-te-Fan – Symphony Of Life

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 2), all by D-Block & S-te-Fan.

5

Phuture Noize & Devin Wild – Hearts of Steel

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), all by Phuture Noize.

Openers: how they start

1

Kamasutra – Kamasutra Express (Train Version)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Kerri Chandler and Todd Terry.

2

Namby Pamby – Girlz!, Pt. 1 (M.B.S Queer Mix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by Dam Swindle.

3

Audio Killers – Not Satisfied

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, all by Mochakk.

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4

Cratebug & Junior Sanchez – Sinna Mann (Junior Sanchez Remix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, all by Honey Dijon.

5

Renato Cohen – Suddenly Funk

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, all by Mochakk.

Closers: how they end

1

Mochakk – Da Fonk (feat. Joni)

In the last three tracks of 5 sets, all by Mochakk.

2

Cajmere & Dajae – Brighter Days (Marco Lys Remix)

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Mochakk and Dam Swindle.

3

Disclosure – What's In Your Head

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Disclosure and Mochakk.

4

Armand Van Helden feat. Duane Harden – You Don't Know Me

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Dimitri From Paris and Todd Terry.

5

Folamour – When A Piano Saves The Day

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 2), all by Folamour.

Openers: how they start

1

Adriatique, Yubik & Vincent Vossen – Never Alone

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 3), all by Adriatique.

2

Adriatique & Argy – RACER

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, by Anyma, Adriatique and Argy.

3

ARTBAT & Benny Benassi – Love Is Gonna Save Us

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by ARTBAT.

4

ARTBAT & JOA – The Spot

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by ARTBAT.

5

Synnn – Bass To Body

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Adriatique.

Closers: how they end

1

Adriatique & rhys from the sticks – Coming Home

In the last three tracks of 6 sets (last track in 3), all by Adriatique.

2

Agents Of Time – Zodiac

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 2), all by Agents Of Time.

3

Boris Brejcha – Purple Noise

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), all by Boris Brejcha.

4

Anyma, Massano & Nathan Nicholson – Angel In The Dark

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), by Anyma, Tale Of Us and Massano.

5

Adriatique & WhoMadeWho – Miracle

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), by Adriatique and Agents Of Time.

Openers: how they start

1

Oden & Fatzo & Camden Cox – Lady Love

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), by Kolter, Enzo Siragusa and Marco Carola.

2

Blagoj Rambabov – Right to Be Wrong

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, by Enzo Siragusa and Chris Stassy.

3

Afro Elements – Lagos Jump (Raw Dub)

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), all by Ricardo Villalobos.

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4

ADR UK & OUTTEN – Good Luck

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), by Chris Stassy and Rossi..

5

Marc Molina – More Than Physical (Manuel Palmitesta Remix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), by Enzo Siragusa and Dennis Cruz.

Closers: how they end

1

Tanya Louise – Deep in You (Rob's Vibey Dub)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 2), by Ricardo Villalobos, Marco Carola, Loco Dice and 1 more.

2

Danny Tenaglia – Music Is the Answer (Dancin' and Prancin') (feat. Celeda)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 1), by East End Dubs and Seth Troxler.

3

Roy Davis Jr. & Peven Everett – Gabriel (Live Garage Mix)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 3), by Kolter, Enzo Siragusa and Rossi..

4

Hot'n'Juicy & Mousse T. – Horny ('98 Radio Edit)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets, by Sidney Charles, Marco Carola and Archie Hamilton.

5

Everything But the Girl & Todd Terry – Missing (Todd Terry Club Mix)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), by Marco Carola and Rossi..

Openers: how they start

1

Monolink – Avalanche

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Monolink.

2

DeerPark Reflections – Music For Moogs (Cosmos)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), by Acid Pauli and YokoO.

3

Tim Green – Gold of Gold

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Sébastien Léger and Tim Green.

4

Sébastien Léger – Firefly

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by Sébastien Léger.

5

Ben Böhmer – Beyond Beliefs

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), all by Ben Böhmer.

Closers: how they end

1

Monolink – Burning Sun

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 3), all by Monolink.

2

Monolink – Sinner

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), all by Monolink.

3

Sébastien Léger – Ashes In The Wind

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Sébastien Léger and Lee Burridge.

4

Inner City – Big Fun

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Sébastien Léger and Damian Lazarus.

5

Oxia – Domino

In the last three tracks of 2 sets, by Sébastien Léger and YokoO.

Openers: how they start

1

Nu – Who Loves the Sun feat. Jo.Ke

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), by Guy J and Spencer Brown.

2

South Bloom – Let Me in (Volen Sentir Secret Technique)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), by Guy J and John Digweed.

3

Addicted Craze – Hold Me Tight (Pulsedriver Remix Edit)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Hernan Cattaneo and deadmau5.

4

ARTBAT – Artefact

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by deadmau5.

5

YOTTO – Kantsu

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), all by YOTTO.

Closers: how they end

1

Eric Prydz – Opus

In the last three tracks of 8 sets (last track in 7), all by Eric Prydz.

2

deadmau5 – 8ths

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), by deadmau5 and YOTTO.

3

Eric Prydz & Empire Of The Sun – We Are Mirage

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), all by Eric Prydz.

4

Pryda – Exchange Finale

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Eric Prydz and Lane 8.

5

Fragma – Toca's Miracle (2008 Inpetto Extended Mix)

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 1), by Eric Prydz and Lane 8.

Openers: how they start

1

Chris Lorenzo – Appetite

In the first three tracks of 5 sets (first track in 4), by FISHER and Cloonee.

2

Mau P – Merther

In the first three tracks of 5 sets (first track in 3), all by Mau P.

3

Westend – Freaky Time

In the first three tracks of 5 sets (first track in 1), all by Westend.

4

Marlon Hoffstadt & FISHER – It's That Time (FISHER Remix)

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 2), all by FISHER.

5

The Prodigy – Breathe

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 2), by James Hype and Westend.

Closers: how they end

1

John Summit, Sub Focus & Julia Church – Go Back

In the last three tracks of 9 sets (last track in 6), all by John Summit.

2

FISHER – Losing It

In the last three tracks of 7 sets (last track in 5), all by FISHER.

3

Mau P – The Less I Know The Better

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 1), by Mau P and Max Styler.

4

James Hype & Miggy Dela Rosa – Ferrari

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 2), all by James Hype.

5

MK & Dom Dolla – Rhyme Dust (Dimension Remix)

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 3), by Dom Dolla and John Summit.

Openers: how they start

1

Amelie Lens – Club Of Extremes

In the first three tracks of 6 sets (first track in 1), by Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte.

2

Ignacio Arfeli – Activation

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 3), all by Richie Hawtin.

3

ANNA – Hidden Beauties

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by ANNA.

4

Anyma, Argy & Son of Son – Voices In My Head (Amelie Lens Remix)

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Amelie Lens.

5

Nicole Moudaber – I've Been Waiting For You (feat. MNENE)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 2), by Amelie Lens and Carl Cox.

Closers: how they end

1

Amelie Lens – Falling For You

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 3), all by Amelie Lens.

2

Adam Beyer & Enrico Sangiuliano – Preset Heaven

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), by Adam Beyer and Enrico Sangiuliano.

3

Wehbba – The Next Step

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 1), by ANNA and Adam Beyer.

4

Bart Skils – Roll the Dice (Konstantin Sibold Remix)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets, by Amelie Lens and Adam Beyer.

5

In the last three tracks of 3 sets, all by ANNA.

Openers: how they start

1

Conor Ross, Giuseppe Ottaviani & ARTBAT – Break The Loop

In the first three tracks of 4 sets (first track in 3), all by Giuseppe Ottaviani.

2

Paul Keeley – A Sort Of Homecoming (Michael Cassette Remix)

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), by Ferry Corsten and Giuseppe Ottaviani.

3

Astrix – Universo

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 3), all by Astrix.

4

Ferry Corsten – Festival Crash

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), all by Ferry Corsten.

5

Mauro Picotto & Giuseppe Ottaviani – Ibiza Dream

In the first three tracks of 3 sets, all by Giuseppe Ottaviani.

Closers: how they end

1

Aly & Fila & Plumb – Somebody Loves You

In the last three tracks of 7 sets (last track in 4), by Aly & Fila and Above & Beyond.

2

Hardwell – Echo (feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn) (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

In the last three tracks of 7 sets (last track in 6), all by Giuseppe Ottaviani.

3

Aly & Fila – We Control The Sunlight (feat. Jwaydan)

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 3), all by Aly & Fila.

4

Giuseppe Ottaviani & Nifra – Unified

In the last three tracks of 5 sets (last track in 1), all by Giuseppe Ottaviani.

5

Veracocha – Carte Blanche

In the last three tracks of 4 sets (last track in 2), by Ferry Corsten and Armin van Buuren.

Openers: how they start

1

Main Phase – Bumpa Riddim

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 1), by Interplanetary Criminal, Main Phase and Notion.

2

Sammy Virji & Skepta – Cops & Robbers

In the first three tracks of 3 sets (first track in 3), all by Sammy Virji.

3

Interplanetary Criminal – Races (feat. Blanco)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets (first track in 1), by Interplanetary Criminal and Main Phase.

4

Lustral – Everytime (Nalin & Kane Remix)

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Interplanetary Criminal and Salute.

5

Public Domain – Operation Blade

In the first three tracks of 2 sets, by Interplanetary Criminal and Kettama.

Closers: how they end

1

KETTAMA & Interplanetary Criminal – Yosemite

In the last three tracks of 8 sets (last track in 3), by Kettama and Interplanetary Criminal.

2

KETTAMA & Clouds – Sort It Out

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), by Kettama and Interplanetary Criminal.

3

Hamdi – Never Let You Go Edit (Original by Sammy Virji)

In the last three tracks of 3 sets, by Sammy Virji and MPH.

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4

Sammy Virji – If U Need It

In the last three tracks of 3 sets (last track in 2), all by Sammy Virji.

5

Public Domain – Operation Blade

In the last three tracks of 2 sets (last track in 2), by Interplanetary Criminal and Kettama.