The starting signal for voting was given by Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte, together with a number of ‘Top 2000 babies’: listeners who listened during the past 25 editions of the Top 2000 were born. In their morning show, Jan-Willem and Jeroen talked to these listeners about the song that was heard during their birth.
Voters can submit a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 35 songs of their own choice until Friday, December 6, 4 p.m. via nporadio2.nl. During the Voting Final Day on Friday, December 6, the top 10 will be announced between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Top 2000 from 2024. The entire list will be revealed on Friday, December 13.
ballot box
During Voting Week, NPO Radio 2‘s morning show with Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte comes every working day (6 a.m. to 9 a.m.) from the Top 2000 Stembus and cafés in the country. In their program they receive well-known artists for live performances. During the day, NPO Radio 2 regularly switches to the Stembus that drives through the country. Annemieke Schollaardt, Daniël Lippens and Paul Rabbering can also be heard alternately from the Ballot Box.
Schedule of morning show performances (between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.):
Monday December 2
Café De Eendracht in Abcoude, with a performance by Rag’n’Bone Man
Tuesday December 3
Café De Noot in Hoogland, with a performance by Ilse DeLange
Wednesday December 4
Blend in Bolsward, with performance by De Kast
Thursday December 5
Café Brakeboer in Medemblik, with a performance by Sera
Friday December 6
Grand Café De Drie Heeren in Pijnacker, with performance by Krezip & Danny Vera
Broadcast Top 2000
The broadcast of the Top 2000 starts on Tuesday, December 24 at 11 p.m. with a new opening show, lasting one hour, by Bart Arens. The broadcast of the list will then start at 00:00. The number one can traditionally be heard on New Year’s Eve just before New Year’s Eve.
Top 2000 Coffee
The Top 2000 Café in Sound & Vision in Hilversum can again be visited physically and virtually for seven days, 24 hours a day, during the broadcast of the list. Ticket sales for a live visit to the Top 2000 Café start Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. via nporadio2.nl. Admission tickets are only available online. During the broadcast of the list via the NPO Radio 2 site, the public can make video calls at the touch of a button to be present in the Top 2000 Café via TV screens.
NPO Radio 2 Top 2000
Of NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 is one of the largest radio and music events in the Netherlands, which approximately 10 million people watch and listen to every year. The list of lists is compiled every year by the public. The 26th Top 2000 can be seen and heard from Christmas Eve at 11 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. The broadcast from the Top 2000 Café in Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum can be followed 24 hours a day via NPO Radio 2, nporadio2.nl, NPO 1 extra and at night on NPO 3. Openingsshow Top 2000 is broadcast by AVROTROS. NTR provides the television broadcasts Top 2000 Quiz, Top 2000: The Untold Stories in Top 2000 a gogo.
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Photo: NPO Radio 2/Ben Houdijk
## Welcome back, Listener!
This is the World Today News, and I’m your host, [Your Name]. The iconic Dutch NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 is back, and we’re hear to dissect the festive kick-off with our resident music expert, Dr.Martine van den Bergh.
Welcome, Dr. van den Bergh.
**Dr. van den Bergh:** Thank you for having me.
**[Your Name]:** We saw quiet a unique start to this year’s Top 2000 voting period, with Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte involving “Top 2000 babies.” Tell us more about this!
**Dr. van den Bergh:** It was incredibly touching to witness.
They interviewed listeners born during past Top 2000 broadcasts, many of whom shared heartwarming stories about the significance of the songs they heard at that momentous time.
It realy underlines the deep connection listeners have with the Top 2000, its music transcending generations and becoming interwoven with personal memories.
**[Your Name]:** And speaking of memories, voting is now officially underway! What are some potential trends or surprises we might see this year?
**Dr. van den Bergh:** This year is bound to be exciting.
While classics will undoubtedly hold their own, we might see a resurgence of 90s and early 2000s hits, driven by millennial nostalgia.
I also wouldn’t be surprised to see some newer tracks gain traction, reflecting the diverse musical landscape.
**[Your Name]:** So, listeners have the possibility to vote for a minimum of five and a maximum of –
**Dr. van den Bergh:** This year, listeners can choose their top 1000 songs.
This allows for a wider range of musical tastes to be reflected in the final countdown, making it even more representative of what the Dutch audience loves.
**[Your Name]:**
That’s fantastic! This truly is a celebration of music that resonates with the public.
Dr. van den Bergh, thank you so much for your insights. We eagerly await the final Top 2000 ranking!
**Dr. van den Bergh:** My pleasure,
and happy voting everyone!
