Golden record

Modern minstrels let love songs ring out

Beaming winner Markus Wolf (center) with Philipp Krikava (2nd place) and third-placed Martin J. Winkler (right).(Bild: Presse & Foto Franz Gleiß)

"Mein Lied für die Liebe" - Kulturregion Niederösterreich crowned the winners of the songwriting competition in St. Pölten. An album with all the final entries will be released next year.

A good dose of emotion, peppered with soulful tones and poetic words make up "Mein Lied für die Liebe". Markus Wolf from St. Peter in der Au in the district of Amstetten won the third songwriting competition of the Lower Austrian cultural region with his song "Zweisam", which went down a resounding gold with a recording studio recording and a 3000 euro prize. The singing teacher and former Starmania participant dedicated his touching winning song to his wife.

Presenter Andy Marek, Philipp Krikava (2nd place), Markus Wolf (1st place), Martin J. Winkler (3rd place) and Kulturregion Niederösterreich Managing Director Martin Lammerhuber.(Bild: Presse & Foto Franz Gleiß)

Second place went to Philipp Krikava from Wolkersdorf, whose song "Perfekt" not only won him the silver medal but also 2000 euros in prize money. Martin J. Winkler from Gerersdorf in the district of St. Pölten took third place on the podium with "Nächte, Tage, Stunden" and 1000 euros in prize money.

Album to be released next year
A prominent jury made up of Ulli Bäer, Tom Eder, Gary Lux and Astrid Wirtenberger selected the winners. Of the 202 love songs originally submitted, 13 musicians ultimately competed for the golden record at the final in St. Pölten. Everyone has reason to be happy: the final entries will be released on an album.