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Wind of Change: Scorpions' Anthem of Hope in Berlin
TD BerlinFri, Oct 30, 2026 · 09:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Overview
Overview
WIND OF CHANGE is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026 at TD Berlin. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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This special event celebrates the iconic power ballad "Wind of Change" by German rock band Scorpions, a song that became the soundtrack to the end of the Cold War. Recorded for their 1990 album *Crazy World*, the track was inspired by the band's visit to the Soviet Union during perestroika and captures the hope and unity of that era. Attendees can expect an evening that honors the song's legacy, which includes performances at the Brandenburg Gate and collaborations with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
The event takes place in Berlin, a city deeply connected to the song's history—the Scorpions performed "Wind of Change" at the Brandenburg Gate in 1999 for the 10th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. With estimated sales of 14 million copies worldwide, it remains one of the best-selling singles of all time and holds the record for the best-selling single by a German artist. This gathering offers a chance to experience the song's enduring message of peace and change in a city that symbolizes its meaning.
📍 Berlin⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from €11
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Good to know
- The event is held in Berlin, a city with rich history tied to the song.
- The song was performed at the Brandenburg Gate in 1999, a key location for the event's theme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the significance of 'Wind of Change'?
It is a power ballad by Scorpions that became an anthem for the end of the Cold War, inspired by the band's visit to the Soviet Union during perestroika.
How successful was the song?
It sold an estimated 14 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time and the best-selling single by a German artist.
Lineup
Scorpions
Scorpions are predatory arachnids with eight legs, a pair of grasping pincers and a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back and always ending with a stinger.
Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine is a German singer, best known as the longtime frontman and primary lyricist of the hard rock band Scorpions.
Rudolf Schenker
Heinrich Rudolf Schenker is a German guitarist and songwriter, best known as the founder and leader of the hard rock band Scorpions. He is the rhythm and lead guitarist, primary songwriter and the sole constant member of the band.
Matthias Jabs
Matthias Jabs is a German musician, best known as the lead/rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Scorpions. He has played on all but the first five Scorpions studio albums, starting with Lovedrive (1979). He owns a music store, MJ Guitars, in Munich.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
The Berlin Philharmonic is a German symphony orchestra that is based in Berlin and was founded in 1882.
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