Culture Prize 2025: Rothenaicher and Holzland brass band honored!

Culture Prize 2025: Rothenaicher and Holzland brass band honored!

On October 7, 2025, the Erding district awarded the Culture and Environmental Prize for 2025. District Administrator Martin Bayerstorfer presented the award to two outstanding groups: Georg Rothenaicher, who plays an important role as choir regent and organist at the parish church of St. Johannes in Erding, and the Holzland brass band, which has distinguished itself through its commitment to folk music. This award is a recognition of their significant contributions to the cultural life of the region.

The Holzland brass band was founded in 1987 and has established itself as an important cultural representative in recent decades. With a repertoire that includes traditions such as brass music, waltzes, polka and folk dances, the band actively contributes to festivals and events in the Erding district. From folk festivals to flag consecrations to church events – the brass band provides atmospheric musical accompaniment. Its chairman, Michael Andruet, was pleased about the honor and plans to celebrate it with, among other things, a barbecue.

Commitment and influence

Georg Rothenaicher, who has worked in Erding since 1988, has had a significant influence on church music in St. Johannes. In addition to his work as an organist, he also founded the International Organ Week and leads ensembles with around 100 children to promote musical culture in the region. He describes the Rieger organ as his “most beautiful and most expensive toy”. Rothenaicher emphasizes that he does not see the award alone, but as part of a team that builds on the community's musical roots.

The awarding of the Culture and Environmental Prize is taking place for the 45th time and is awarded for the outstanding achievements of individuals, groups and club members in the areas of culture, customs and nature conservation. The prize is not just an award, but also includes a financial donation of 2,000 euros for the winners. It is no secret that the district offers an incentive for cultural creation with this prize and shows how important culture is in the region. Citizens can submit proposals for the prize by September 22nd of the year.

With their commitment, the Holzland brass band and Georg Rothenaicher reflect both the cultural heritage and the lively present of the Erding district. They represent the values ​​that the culture and environmental prize is intended to promote and help to preserve and further develop the customs and musical tradition in the region. This effort deserves all recognition!

For more information on this and similar cultural topics, also read the articles on Mercury, South German newspaper and kulturpreise.de.