Richard Müller receives Peter Cornelius plaque for worsted yarn award!

Richard Müller receives Peter Cornelius plaque for worsted yarn award!

Great joy in Kaiserslautern: Richard Müller, the managing director of the renowned Kammgarn cultural center, was awarded the prestigious Peter Cornelius plaque in Mainz on November 12, 2025. This honor, which was presented by Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer and Culture Minister Katharina Binz, is the highest honor in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate for people who have made outstanding contributions to the cultivation and creation of music. Weekly newspaper reporter reports on the celebratory ceremony, while the Kamgarn continues to be considered a central place for culture and music in the region.

Cultural professionals agree: Prime Minister Schweitzer praised Müller as an “outstanding ambassador for the Rhineland-Palatinate cultural scene.” With his initiative and dedication, Müller created an institution that has inspired generations of artists. Kammgarn, founded in 1988 on the site of a former spinning mill, has developed into an important meeting place for the independent music scene. Culture Minister Binz highlighted how crucial his team is in creating this cultural hotspot.

Successes of Worsted Yarn

The year 2024 represented a high point in the history of Kammgarn: with 37,000 tickets sold, 50,000 visitors and over 200 events of its own, the institution can look back on an extremely successful year. Wolfgang Müller emphasized the importance of working with young talents who not only bring a breath of fresh air to the activities, but also ensure the sustainable development of the company. The Kammgarn is known for its appreciation by musicians who like to return and impress the audience with their performances.

A special magnet is the annual International Blues Festival, which has been attracting international stars since 2001 and is an indispensable part of the music scene in Rhineland-Palatinate. Many cultural highlights are already planned for 2025, which will continue to make Kammgarn a crowd puller.

A look ahead

The recognition by the Peter Cornelius plaque is no coincidence. With his passionate work and the support of his dedicated team, Müller has made a significant contribution to the cultural landscape of the region. “We have a good hand for the future,” said Müller, who got along brilliantly with the music scene and the population in Kaiserslautern. With numerous events in the coming year, Kammgarn will promote not only local but also national culture.

Even though there are debates about cultural-political issues in the public eye these days, the message remains clear: The Kammgarn is a place where freedom and art are very important. The efforts of people like Richard Müller should remind us again and again how important it is to preserve and promote cultural spaces.