Johannes Mnich will be the new director of the Bachwoche Ansbach!

Johannes Mnich will be the new director of the Bachwoche Ansbach!

A new wind blows through the Bachwoche Ansbach: From 2026, Johannes Mnich will take on the role of director and managing director. The musician born in 1985 has a wide range of experiences that promises an exciting future for the traditional festival. As already Kulturfreik.de , follows Dr. Andreas Bomba, who has shaped the Bachwoche since 2007 and made the festival one of the oldest and most important music events in Germany.

The Bachwoche Ansbach, founded in 1947, has established itself over the years as a fixture in the German music landscape. Festival lovers can be excited to see which creative ideas will bring as a founding director of the Tauberphilharmonie in Weikersheim to continue the legacy of the Bach Week.

from Weikersheim to Ansbach

The future director has already made a name for itself as the artistic director of the "Classical Castle in the Castle" series in the Verden district. He studied the piano at the University of Music, Theater and Media in Hanover and at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. The musical talent of Mnich is not only used in the concert hall. He worked for a concert agency for several years and worked as a festival manager.

His extensive experience also shows in his work at BASF culture management in Ludwigshafen, where he was responsible for important aspects such as concerts and social media activities. He is also a lecturer for program management and communication at the Würzburg University of Music. His commitment to culture goes beyond management; He also dedicated himself to the education work and promoted the networking of the cultural program in the Region.

music festivals in focus

Festivals play a central role in the German cultural landscape. A nationwide study that initiated Initiative Musik shows the challenges and the cultural relevance of these events. The results published in summer 2025 are intended to provide important insights into the economic and organizational framework of over 1,800 music festivals in Germany.

Such festivals are not only important for identity finding and promoting newcomers, they also contribute to the regional economy and strengthen social interaction and cultural diversity in our cities and regions. With a look at these developments, Mnich could make its importance for the Bachwoche Ansbach and its future program.

We look forward to the upcoming developments and are excited to see how Johannes Mnich will continue the Tradition of the Bach Week and at the same time bring a breath of fresh air to the festival. Stay tuned for further news from the world of music!