NPO Radio 2


NPO Radio 2 is a public-service radio station from the Netherlands, broadcasting in an adult hits format, focusing on the 1980s and 1990s, however 1960s and 1970s hits may also air. It is part of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system, NPO.
According to 2018 statistics, Radio 2 has a 12% audience market share, a number higher than any other station in the Netherlands.

History

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. On 19th. August 2014, the name was changed to "NPO Radio 2".

Target audience and content

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.
NPO Radio 2 is also known for its annual NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 presentation, broadcast since 1999 continuously from Christmas Day till New Year's Day 0:00 CET "the 2000 best songs ever made" voted by the listeners.

Content contributors

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