Known for their spellbinding blend of electronic music, cinematic staging, and live instrumentation, KADEBOSTANY are no strangers to evolution. With each tour, mastermind Guillaume de Kadebostany reshapes the project’s identity—never repeating, always reinventing. Now, following a sold-out European tour and the release of Play This at My Funerals, the band sets its sights on Cyprus, promising a performance unlike any other. In this interview, KADEBOSTANY opens up about the creative forces shaping this new era, the thrill of improvisation, and why their upcoming show at ETKO’s Organic Stage will be unforgettable.

I always put on different shows from one tour to the next because, for me, it’s essential to present something new to people. On a personal level, I couldn’t do the same thing over and over — I find that meaningless. I love being surprised, but I also love surprising others. The tour setup evolves as well. There will always be brass instruments, for example, but the gear changes, and this time there are three vocalists joining me. Things naturally evolve based on the people I meet and the creative flow of the moment.

After all these years, I feel like I’ve reached a phase where, artistically—and especially in terms of live shows—I’m offering something truly powerful. We just completed a sold-out European tour, playing long sets that lasted up to 1 hour 50 minutes, sometimes even close to 2 hours. We dive deep into the Kadebostany catalog, playing the hits, new songs, and even tracks that are on their way to becoming hits. We allow ourselves a lot of freedom, because I believe live performance is one of the last true spaces of artistic freedom. There’s a certain maturity now, and I’ve finally managed to bring to life the kind of live experience I’ve always dreamed of—something strong, impactful, and unique. The goal is to meet people where they are and then take them somewhere else, into my world, in a way that’s both unexpected and deeply effective.

I like to say that I create a very strict framework precisely to allow space for magical, improvised, and unexpected moments to happen. I believe it’s all about contrast—between things that are tightly controlled and others that come purely from the spontaneity of the moment. That balance is really important to me. A live show should include both moments where we know exactly where we’re going and moments where we allow ourselves to get lost with the audience. That has always been a core part of my vision when it comes to live performance.

It’s really touching to see that people are traveling from farther and farther away to attend our concerts. For example, when we played in Brussels recently, there were fans who came all the way from Azerbaijan, even from Iran. It’s beautiful to witness how our music brings together so many people from different backgrounds. What’s also striking is the mix of generations—there are very young fans, and there are older ones too. This cultural and generational blend is something I find deeply meaningful, and it’s definitely something I want to nurture and continue to grow in the future.

We’ve been to Cyprus before for a private event, and I found the atmosphere absolutely incredible. So this time, I’m really excited to share our full show with the public in Cyprus. It’s a very special performance, one that means a lot to me, and I truly believe it won’t leave anyone indifferent. Beyond that, I genuinely love Cyprus—the food is amazing, and I really appreciate the mindset and the way of life there.

My goal is really to convert people to my vision. I find it fascinating when people come to the show with expectations—or sometimes none at all—and I aim to deliver a performance they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. Something they’ll try to explain to others, something that makes them want to bring more people the next time we come back. That’s what matters most to me. The best performances I’ve ever seen are ones I still remember vividly, even 10 or 15 years later. That’s where art becomes truly powerful—it offers new ways of seeing life, allows people to dream, and maybe even inspires them to explore parts of themselves they hadn’t considered before.

With a growing global audience, a fearless approach to reinvention, and a deep respect for live performance as an art form, KADEBOSTANY continue to expand their universe—one show at a time. As Cyprus prepares for their arrival, one thing is clear: this isn’t just another stop on the tour. It’s an invitation into a world of surprise, emotion, and transformation. And for those who attend, it might just be a night they’ll never forget.