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50 Years 3FM – Some Dutch radio history Posted by on Oct 3, 2015

This week, Dutch radio channel 3FM turned 50 years old. The public channel is one of the most popular and hip ones on the air, in particular with its by now legendary morning show host Giel Beelen. Its main audience is today’s youth, 15-35 year-olds. A lot of different styles are played, from rock to…

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Happy Songs that Make you Want to Dance Posted by on Sep 15, 2014

Every morning at 7:30am, the Dutch radio station 3FM makes it a point to cheer people on as they head to work or to school. Chiel Beelen, a DJ at 3FM, calls a listener, usually someone nominated by friends or family, and they must sing the song Begin de dag met een dansje. There are…

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