Seit ihrem internationalen Durchbruch beim Eurovision Song Contest 2013 mit „Alcohol Is Free“ gehören Koza Mostra zu den außergewöhnlichsten Bands Europas. Die Griechen verbinden traditionelle Klänge mit Rock, Ska und Punk und erschaffen daraus einen Sound, der ebenso tanzbar wie unberechenbar ist. Mit ihrem aktuellen Album „Malaka“ haben sie 2024 ein weiteres Kapitel ihrer Erfolgsgeschichte aufgeschlagen und zeigen sich dabei mutiger und vielseitiger denn je. Im Herbst 2026 kehrt die Band im Rahmen ihrer „Bulletproof Tour“ nach Deutschland zurück und macht dabei in zehn Städten Halt. Gemeinsam mit Spider Promotion präsentieren wir vom Frontstage Magazine diese Tour und haben im Vorfeld mit der Band über ihren Weg seit Eurovision, die Bedeutung griechischer Traditionen in ihrer Musik, ihr aktuelles Album sowie die besondere Verbindung zu ihren deutschen Fans gesprochen.
Frontstage Magazine: It has been more than a decade since your Eurovision Song Contest appearance with “Alcohol Is Free.” Looking back today, what has changed the most for Koza Mostra, and what has remained exactly the same?
Koza Mostra: A lot has changed since then. Back then everything was pure instinct. We were throwing gasoline and tradition into the same fire just to see what would happen and somehow we managed to make Europe dance with us. What changed is experience. We understand ourselves better, both musically and personally and we are less afraid to push things further musically. We survived enough kilometers, festivals, backstage disasters, and sleepless nights to know exactly what kind of band we are. What stayed the same is the energy. We still hate playing it safe. We still want our music to feel dangerous, festive, emotional, and slightly out of control. That spirit never left.
Frontstage Magazine: Your music combines traditional Greek sounds with rock, ska, and punk in a way that is instantly recognizable. How important is it for you to bring your cultural roots into a modern musical context?
Koza Mostra:For us, tradition is not something fragile that belongs behind glass. It should live, evolve, and sometimes get punched in the face by a distorted guitar. Greek music already has rebellion inside it. Rebetiko, folk music, Balkan rhythms — they were born from outsiders, working-class people, immigrants, people surviving difficult times. Punk comes from a very similar place emotionally. That’s why these worlds connect so naturally for us. We never sat down and said “let’s create a fusion.” This is simply who we are and what we grew up listening to.
Frontstage Magazine: With “Malaka”, you released an album in 2024 that felt like another major step forward for the band. In what ways do you think this record differs from your previous releases?
Koza Mostra:“Malaka” feels more fearless. We stopped caring about expectations and allowed the songs to become heavier, darker, funnier, or more emotional whenever they needed to be.
In the past we focused more on the explosive side of the band. This time we also explored what exists underneath the chaos. There’s still humor and madness, but there’s also tension, irony, frustration, and a more cinematic atmosphere overall. It’s probably the most honest version of Koza Mostra so far. Less calculated, more instinctive. We also hope that we will use the same words for our next album when the time comes.
Frontstage Magazine: Your live shows are known for being a unique experience somewhere between a traditional Greek celebration, a rock concert, and a full-blown mosh pit. What can fans expect from the upcoming “Bulletproof Tour”?
Koza Mostra:Volume. Sweat. Dancing. Chaos. Probably somebody standing on a table at some point. (And yes we love mosh pits) We always wanted our shows to feel more like an event than a concert. Not something people just watch, but something they become part of. The “Bulletproof Tour” will definitely be heavier and more intense. We’re bringing songs from “Malaka,” older songs people know, and a lot of energy. We want the crowd moving from the first minute until the very end of the show. Our favorite moments are when a traditional Greek rhythm suddenly turns into a mosh pit and nobody in the room questions it. That’s when you know the night is working.
Frontstage Magazine: The tour will take you across ten German cities in November 2026. Do you have any special connection to Germany or memorable experiences from previous shows here that still stand out to you today?
Koza Mostra:Germany has always been one of the strongest places for us outside Greece. The audiences are intense, open-minded, and completely willing to jump into the madness with us. One of the funniest things is always seeing people who don’t speak Greek shouting the lyrics louder than Greeks in the front row. That never stops being surreal. We also love the contrast there. German crowds may seem calm before the show, but once the concert starts, everything explodes. Suddenly you see circle pits during „rebetiko“ rhythms and people getting crazy with beer flying everywhere. That combination fits Koza Mostra perfectly. As for memorable experiences, I remember during our very first German tour we played some relatively small venues and suddenly they became completely packed. No space left, the temperature going crazy, people sweating, shouting the lyrics, chaos. It felt like the walls could explode at any moment.
Wir vom Frontstage Magazine präsentieren euch die Tour von Koza Mostra Zusammenarbeit mit Spider Promotion.
Koza Mostra | „Bulletproof Tour“ Germany 2026
04.11.26 München Backstage
05.11.26 Hannover Kulturzentrum Faust
06.11.26 Nürnberg Stereo
07.11.26 Waiblingen Kulturhaus Schwanen
09.11.26 Dresden Ostpol
10.11.26 Berlin Urban Spree
11.11.26 Hamburg Knust
12.11.26 Frankfurt a. Main Nachtleben
13.11.26 Köln Helios 37
14.11.26 Krefeld Kulturrampe
Tickets: https://www.kozamostra.com
Fotocredit: Annie Tsevdomaria
