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NPO Radio 2
Broadcast areaNetherlands
Programming
FormatVariety (Hot AC, Rhythmic, Oldies, CHR, Mainstream Rock)
(widely 1960s-today)
Ownership
OwnerNPO

Sister stations

NPO Radio 1
NPO 3FM
NPO Klassiek
NPO Radio 5
NPO Radio 2 Soul & Jazz
NPO FunX
History

First air date

1947 (as Hilversum 1)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Webcam
Playlist
Websitewww.radio2.nl
Radio 2 logo used until 2014.

NPO Radio 2 is a public-service radio station from the Netherlands, broadcasting in an adult hits format, focusing on music from the 1980s to the 2010s and current hits, though 1960s and 1970s hits may also air. It is part of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system, NPO. It can be compared with the BBC radio station of the same name.

Since the late 2010's, NPO Radio 2 has been one of the market share leaders among Dutch radio stations. During the first years of the 2020s, it competed against commercial station Q-Music for the top spot. The station's annual top 2000 event regularly leads to a large market share for the station during December.[1][2]

History

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The origins of the station go back to "Hilversum 1", launched in 1947. The name change to "Radio 2" took place on 1 December 1985.[3] On 19 August 2014, the name was changed to "NPO Radio 2".

Target audience and content

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The primary target adult audience comprises listeners aged between 35 and 55, while NPO 3FM is aimed at listeners aged 15–34. The station plays a wide variety of songs from the 1980s to 1990s, though 1960s and 1970s songs may also be incorporated. Current hits air occasionally and are based upon NPO 3FM's Mega Top 30 chart.[3]

NPO Radio 2 is also known for its annual NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 presentation, first broadcast as a one-off event in 1999. Since then, it has turned into an annual event, consisting of a list of the 2000 best songs of all times as voted by the general public, broadcast continuously between Christmas Day and midnight on New Year's Eve.[4][5]

Content contributors

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As of 2020, the following broadcasting organizations participate in the production of NPO Radio 2's programming:

Current DJs

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  • Wouter van der Goes (KRO-NCRV)
  • Jan-Willem Roodbeen (BNNVARA)
  • Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte (BNNVARA)
  • Lisette Wellens (WNL)
  • Dolf Jansen (BNNVARA)
  • Felix Meurders (BNNVARA)
  • Ruud de Wild (KRO-NCRV)
  • Bart Arens (AVRTROS)
  • Corné Klijn (AVROTROS)
  • Frank van 't Hof (BNNVARA)
  • Annemieke Schollaardt (AVROTROS)
  • Emmely de Wilt (KRO-NCRV)
  • Jeroen van Inkel (BNNVARA)
  • Carolien Borgers (WNL)
  • Maaike Timmerman (WNL)
  • Welmoed Sijtsma (WNL)
  • Martine ten Klooster (WNL)
  • Eddy Keur (Powned)
  • Nikki Herr (Powned)
  • One'sy Muller (AVROTROS)
  • Rick van Velthuysen (Powned)
  • Paul Rabbering (AVRTROS)
  • Henk van Steeg (EO)
  • Gijs Staverman (KRO-NCRV)
  • Stefan Stasse (KRO-NCRV)
  • Shay Kreuger (BNNVARA)
  • Thomas Hekker (BNNVARA)
  • Slogans

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    See also

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    References

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    1. ^ "Luistercijfers: NPO Radio 2 verliest van Qmusic op 10+, NPO Radio 5 stijgt door". 20 October 2021.
  • ^ "Luistercijfers". www.radiofreak.nl (in Dutch). 7 February 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  • ^ a b "Radio 2 - De muziek zegt alles - Hilversum - Radio-, tv- en mediaproductie - Info". Facebook. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  • ^ "Radio 2 presenteert Top 2000 dj-elftal". RadioFreak.nl. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  • ^ Oitmann, Pierre (20 December 2019). "Top 2000 al twintig jaar een traditie" [Top 2000, twenty years of tradition]. Metro (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 February 2023.
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