nuOct 27, 2026, 10:51

New Crystal radio awards presented at The Dutch Radio Awards

The Dutch radio industry has introduced a new annual awards ceremony called the Kristallen to recognize exceptional radio professionals and programming. Organized by commercial media companies and the NPO, the inaugural event will be held on February 2 at Amsterdam's DeLaMar theater.

The Dutch radio industry has launched a new awards ceremony called the Kristallen, following the discontinuation of the Gouden RadioRing. Established through a collaboration between commercial media companies and the NPO, the event aims to celebrate the achievements of radio professionals and foster industry networking. The awards will highlight diverse aspects of radio, including news, music, entertainment, and audience engagement, with winners selected by both professional juries and public voting. Participating stations include prominent outlets from DPG Media, Talpa Audio, and Mediahuis Radio, though the competition is also open to other national stations.

The inaugural ceremony for the Kristallen is scheduled to take place on February 2 at the DeLaMar theater in Amsterdam. The event, which is being produced by AVROTROS on behalf of the public broadcaster, represents a significant collective effort to honor the technical and creative contributions of the sector. Specific award categories will be announced in the near future.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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