# Kissin’ Dynamite band leadership transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kissin-dynamite-band-leadership-transition
> Updated: 2026-10-02T06:13:59.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

German hard rock band Kissin’ Dynamite has performed a series of final shows as frontman Hannes Braun prepares to step down as vocalist. One sold-out performance at the ratiopharm arena earned the band the Arena Award.

While Braun is departing from his role as touring vocalist to focus on work as a producer and songwriter, he intends to remain a creative force within the group. To mark this transition, the band is releasing a self-titled album featuring new tracks and modernized recordings of older songs.

The transition will culminate in a final “The Big Goodbye” concert at the Palladium in Cologne on October 3, 2026. The event, which is currently sold out, features the modern metal band League Of Distortion as a support act. The performance is expected to cover a wide range of tracks from the band’s discography following their recent number one album on the German charts.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Kissin’ Dynamite to perform farewell concert in Cologne

Kissin’ Dynamite will perform their final farewell concert with frontman Hannes Braun at Cologne’s Palladium on October 3, 2026. The sold-out show features support from League Of Distortion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kissin-dynamite-to-perform-farewell-concert-in-cologne

### 2026-09-28: Rock music events highlighted in Hamburg

Rock music highlights in Hamburg include Kaizers Orchestra performing at Docks on October 6 and Kissin’ Dynamite’s ‘The Big Goodbye’ concert featuring singer Hannes Braun’s final arena appearances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rock-music-events-highlighted-in-hamburg

### 2026-09-22: Kissin’ Dynamite receives Arena Award at sold-out concert

German rock band Kissin’ Dynamite received the Arena Award at a sold-out ratiopharm arena show, marking a major milestone as frontman Hannes Braun prepares to transition from vocalist to producer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kissin-dynamite-receives-arena-award-at-sold-out-concert

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