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DW has launched a new contest to accompany Big City Nights – the Scorpions documentary that will be released in 2013. Participants will have a chance to win an original Gibson Flying V, autographed by the Scorpions, one of four “Scorpions Live in 3D” DVDs or one of two signed “Comeblack” albums.

The contest will run until January 15, 2012. So if you think you have what it takes to win, go to the Big City Nights blog and enter!

DW has a new show looking at the changes taking place in the Arab world: The New Arab Debates – With Tim Sebastian. It offers a spotlight on the Arab revolutions – inviting a new generation to get involved in politics and help shape history. Tim Sebastian asks the vital questions and insists on the answers.

Deutsche Welle (DW) was once again recognized for its documentary “The Beethoven Project” – this time from the “Hot Bird TV Awards 2011”. “The Beethoven Project” won in the category “Best Program” at an award ceremony in Venice on November 25. More than 150 stations from 10 countries submitted entries for the awards in 10 categories. This is already the 14th award that DW has picked up for “The Beethoven Project”. The documentary is now also available on DVD from Sony Music.

“The Beethoven Project” focuses on star conductor Paavo Järvi and selected members of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. They show their enthusiasm for music – in rehearsal, in concert and behind the scenes.

DW has a new blog focusing on the next generation of activists. Generation Change looks at young people all over the world who are working to make a difference – whether they are campaigning for free press in Zimbabwe, helping provide clean water in India, or offering free music lessons to underprivileged kids in the UK.

The editorial team is also looking for leads. Are you or someone you know doing something big or small to change your community, your city, your country – or even the world? Then post the link to your blog or website, or simply share the story yourself. Send Generation Change an e-mail at  or comment on the Generation Change website.

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