Classic FM

Classic FM is a radio station that transmits light classical music 24 hours a day. The channel is owned by the Sky Radio Group. ==History[ Edit] == At the end of January 1994 there was a redistribution of frequencies FM-ether place. FM. There was one frequency package to distribute for jazz and classical music. The preference of the Ministry of welfare, health and culture went out to European Jazz (later called Jazz Radio), but this drive could not financially afford. The British had also bid on the Classic FM frequency package. After negotiation between the Ministry and the British was the package assigned to Classic FM on condition that 40% jazz broadcast would be. On 30 april 1994, the Dutch Classic FM founded and went start broadcasts.

In 1997, the Court in a case to the frequency distribution of 1994, after a complaint by Sky Radio and Radio 538. Part of the ruling was dropping the commitment to Classic FM for turning of jazz and classical music. Moments later the station Sky Radio Ltd. took over and left the jazz music expired; Since then there is only light classical music can be heard on Classic FM. This turned out to be very good for the listening figures; Since 1998 the station achieves almost every month more than Radio 4 listeners.

On 1 april 2000, the ailing competitor Concert radio incorporated, whereby the only classic, Classic FM private radio station of Netherlands was.

At the frequency distribution of May 2003 was Sky Radio Group, on behalf of Classic FM, the only bidder for the frequency package classical music. Because the parent company was allowed to possess only a total of two FM packages was sacrificed in favor of Classic FM Sky Radio and Radio Veronica. The package for classical music remained first joint, to later that year to Arrow 90.7 FM (later Sublime FM) to be awarded.

Classic FM is now only receive via cable, satellite and internet. In 2009, the 15-year-old anniversary celebrated with special broadcasts, a sold out concert in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and a special cd.

In 2013 the helm to Classic FM goes. the emphasis is more on the spoken word. By a collaboration with The Telegraph now comes from the editorial floor the morning show. And in the evening there are special themed nights. Such as At the Movies with Bart van Leeuwen and a special itinerary. [3]. Michael Pilarczyk In april get and Bart van Leeuwen a program on the classical station. They are to hear daily. [4]  On the Sunday morning is a request program started.

Classic FM is for 70% owned by Sky Radio Group, which in turn is part of the Telegraaf Media Groep NV.