Munich (dpa / lby) - The Munich band Sportfreunde Stiller will receive the Bavarian Culture Prize this year. As the energy company Bayernwerk announced on Friday, the three artists are committed to their music for a fairer world and for the people in their region. The group, which was founded 27 years ago, became known for hits like "'54, '74, '90, 2006", "Never let me go" or "Applause, Applause".
According to the information, four other artists will also receive the award. Among them is the writer Augusta Laar, who founded the Schamrock Festival of Female Poets in Munich and Vienna - according to the information, the only festival for female poets in the world. The countertenor Valer Sabadus is honored for his voice. Olaf Unverzart is known for his photographs. Actress and singer Lucy Wilke plays in the ensemble of the Munich Kammerspiele and also receives prize money of 5,000 euros for her performance.
The Bavarian Culture Prize was first awarded in 1959 by Bayernwerk and its predecessor companies. Since 2005, the culture prize has been awarded in cooperation with the Bavarian Ministry of Science and Art. The award ceremony is to take place on November 10th in Munich's Eisbachstudios. There will also be live streaming and several local broadcasters.
