"Wettin-Löbejün, located in the Saale district, was chosen as a country music venue by the German Music Council as one of only 11 towns... The aim of the award is to promote local lighthouse projects in rural regions, which should be rewarded with financial support and public awareness. €8,000 will be awarded flow into Wettin-Löbejün's musical structures.
The International Carl Loewe Society plays a central role in Wettin-Löbejün's musical life. It celebrates the Löbejün-born composer with an annual music festival and also runs the Carl Loewe Museum. The latter recently celebrated its tenth birthday.
Because such, purely voluntary, commitment is by no means a given, but is indispensable for a lively cultural life outside of urban areas, we are particularly pleased about the award. According to the President of the German Music Council, each of the award-winning communities is a 'nucleus of successfully networked musical life in its federal state, sustainably supported by competence and enthusiasm'...
The award and the fact that Wettin-Löbejün is one of the few award-winning communities underline how valuable the commitment of the International Carl Loewe Society is. Especially in rural areas, culture thrives on passionate volunteer work. We are really happy for our colleagues and congratulate them from the bottom of our hearts."
