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{{short description|Radio station in Belgium}}
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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
|name = Studio Brussel
| name = Studio Brussel
|image = [[File:VRT Studio Brussel logo.png|200px]]
| logo = Studio Brussel logo (2023-).svg
|city = [[Brussels]]
| logo_size = 200px
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| city =
|area = {{ubl|[[Belgium]]|[[Netherlands]] <small>([[Zeelandic Flanders]], [[North Brabant]], [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]])</small>|[[France]] <small>([[French Flanders]])</small>}}
| area = {{ubl|[[Belgium]]|[[Netherlands]] <small>([[Zeelandic Flanders]], [[North Brabant]], [[Limburg (Netherlands)|Limburg]])</small>|[[France]] <small>([[French Flanders]])</small>}}
|branding =
|slogan = ''Life is Music !''
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| airdate = {{start date|df=yes|1983|4|1}}
|frequency = '''[[FM broadcasting|FM]]''':<br />100.9 MHz ([[Antwerp]])<br />100.6 ([[Brussels]])
|translator =
| format = Alternative rock, pop, dance, urban
|repeater =
| language = [[Dutch language|Dutch]]
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| owner = [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|VRT]]
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|airdate = {{start date|1983|1|4|df=y}}
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| sister_stations = [[Radio 1 (Belgium)|Radio 1]]<br />[[Radio 2 (Belgium)|Radio 2]]<br />[[Klara (radio)|Klara]]<br />[[MNM (radio station)|MNM]]
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| website = {{URL|studiobrussel.be}}
|format = [[Alternative music|Alternative]]
|language = [[Dutch language|Dutch]]
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|callsign_meaning = Studio Brussels
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|owner = [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|VRT]]
|licensee =
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|sister_stations = [[Radio 1 (Belgium)|Radio 1]]<br />[[Radio 2 (Belgium)|Radio 2]]<br />[[Klara (radio)|Klara]]<br />[[MNM (radio station)|MNM]]
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'''Studio Brussel''' ''(Studio Brussels)'' (often shortened ''StuBru'') is a Dutch-speaking [[radio station]] in [[Belgium]], owned by the [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep|VRT]]. The music played is considered more [[Alternative music|alternative]] than the other big radio stations, and is aimed mainly at a youth audience. The channel is an initiative of the [[Flemish Government]] and is financed principally by taxes.
'''Studio Brussel''' is a Dutch-speaking [[radio station]] in [[Belgium]], owned by the [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep|VRT]]. The music played is considered more [[alternative pop|alternative]] than the other big radio stations, and is aimed mainly at a youth audience. The channel is an initiative of the [[Flemish Government]] and is financed principally by taxes.


==History==
==History==
Studio Brussel started on 1 April 1983 as a regional Brussels radiostation of the then-BRT. It began as a regional radio station broadcasting only during [[rush hour]]. Gradually, broadcasting times were expanded and Studio Brussel could be heard throughout all of Flanders. The first two presenters were Paul De Wyngaert and Jan Hautekiet. The radio station plays mostly alternative and more heavy music which is not or hardly played on commercial radio stations, mostly [[rock music|rock]], but also [[metal music|metal]], [[hiphop]], [[house music|house]] and [[techno]]. It gives the opportunity to alternative music to be broadcast and is not into populism.
Studio Brussel started on 1 April 1983 as a regional Brussels radio station of the then-BRT. It began as a regional radio station broadcasting only during [[rush hour]]. Gradually, broadcasting times were expanded and Studio Brussel could be heard throughout all of Flanders. The first two presenters were Paul De Wyngaert and Jan Hautekiet. The radio station plays mostly alternative and more heavy music, mostly [[rock music|rock]], but also [[metal music|metal]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[house music|house]] and [[techno]].


At the end of 2002, Studio Brussel got a new look. The logo with the "wild" characters was replaced by a red ellipse with the name Studio Brussel in it.
At the end of 2002, Studio Brussel got a new look. The logo with the "wild" characters was replaced by a red ellipse with the name Studio Brussel in it.


On 24 April 2006, Wim Oosterlinck left Studio Brussel. This caused some changes: firstly Roos Van acker returned shortly, but finally Tomas De Soete did the emissions at evening. The morning programs were presented by Peter Van de Veire.
On 24 April 2006, Wim Oosterlinck left Studio Brussel for [[Qmusic (Belgium)|Qmusic]]. Peter Van de Veire left Studio Brussel for the new radio station [[Radio MNM|MNM]] in 2008.


Since 2007, [[Jan Van Biesen]] is the net manager of Studio Brussel. He was preceded by [[Isabelle Baele]] (2005–2007), [[Mark Coenen]] (2002–2005), [[Jan Hautekiet]] (1998–2002) and [[Jan Schoukens]] (1983–1998).
From September 2008, on Tomas De Soete presented the morning programs, because Peter Van de Veire left Studio Brussel for the new radio station MNM. The programs in the afternoon are presented by Siska Schoeters. According to Wave 19 of CIM Studio Brussel has a marketshare of 10.44% and an average reach of 10.09%. Stu Bru is the most popular foreign radio station in the [[Netherlands]].


Studio Brussel has a market share of 9.8% in Flanders. It is also the most popular foreign radio station in the [[Netherlands]].
In July 2010 the 20th Wave of the CIM was introduced. The Marketshare of StuBru (9.8%) stayed the same since the last Wave.

On 4 February 2019, Studio Brussel introduced a new logo for the first time since 2002. It was designed by Base Design<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.basedesign.com/blog/base-design-rebrands-iconic-radio-station-studio-brussel | title=Base Design rebrands iconic radio station Studio Brussel | publisher=basedesign.com | first1=Thierry | last1=Brunfaut | first2=Sander | last2=Vermeulen |date=4 February 2019 | accessdate=31 December 2020 }}</ref> and the new "digital-first" inspired logo uses a custom font as well as an unlimited range of colours.


==Timeless 100==
==Timeless 100==
Every year, there is a chart called the ''Tijdloze 100'' (timeless 100), with 100 timeless tracks. It consists of 100 'timeless tracks'. In 2003, 2004 and 2005 the Belgian band [[Gorki (band)|Gorki]] was at the first place with "Mia". In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] was at number 1 with "[[Smells Like Teen Spirit]]".
Every year, there is a chart called the ''Tijdloze 100'' (timeless 100), with 100 timeless tracks. It consists of 100 'timeless tracks'. In 2003, 2004 and 2005 the Belgian band [[Gorki (band)|Gorki]] was at the first place with "Mia". In 2006 until 2012, [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] was at number 1 with "[[Smells Like Teen Spirit]]". Thereafter, [[Led Zeppelin]] ([[Stairway to Heaven|Stairway to heaven]]), and [[Pearl Jam]] (Black) took the top-position. In 2021 [[Fleetwood Mac]] overtook Black with [[The Chain]].


== Frequencies ==
== Frequencies ==
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| {{flagicon|Limburg (Belgium)}} [[Limburg (Belgium)|Limburg]] || 101.4&nbsp;MHz
| {{flagicon|Limburg (Belgium)}} [[Limburg (Belgium)|Limburg]] || 101.4&nbsp;MHz
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| {{flagicon|West Flanders}} [[West Flanders]], {{flagicon|Nord-Pas-de-Calais}} [[Nord-Pas-de-Calais]] (F) || 102.1&nbsp;MHz
| {{flagicon|West Flanders}} [[West Flanders]], {{flagicon|Nord-Pas-de-Calais}} [[Nord-Pas-de-Calais]] (F) || [[VRT Zendstation Egem|102.1]]&nbsp;MHz
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| {{flagicon|East Flanders}} [[East Flanders]] || 102.1&nbsp;MHz
| {{flagicon|East Flanders}} [[East Flanders]] || 102.1&nbsp;MHz
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| {{flagicon|East Flanders}} [[East Flanders]] || Channel 22 (482&nbsp;MHz)
| {{flagicon|East Flanders}} [[East Flanders]] || Channel 22 (482&nbsp;MHz)
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==Logos==
<gallery>
File:Studio Brussel logo old.svg|1998 to 2002
File:VRT Studio Brussel logo (2003-2019).svg|Used from 2003 to February 3, 2019
File:VRT StuBru logo.svg|Used since February 4, 2019 till 11 november 2023
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie]] (VRT)
* [[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie]] (VRT)

==References==
<references />


== External links ==
== External links ==
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*{{Official website|http://www.stubru.be }}
*{{Official website|http://www.stubru.be }}


{{Radio stations in Belgium|state=expanded}}
{{Radio stations in Belgium}}
{{VRT}}
{{VRT}}


[[Category:Radio stations in Belgium]]
[[Category:Dutch-language radio stations in Belgium]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]

Latest revision as of 08:30, 28 February 2024

Studio Brussel
Broadcast area
Programming
Language(s)Dutch
FormatAlternative rock, pop, dance, urban
Ownership
OwnerVRT
Radio 1
Radio 2
Klara
MNM
History
First air date
1 April 1983 (1983-04-01)
Links
Websitestudiobrussel.be

Studio Brussel is a Dutch-speaking radio station in Belgium, owned by the VRT. The music played is considered more alternative than the other big radio stations, and is aimed mainly at a youth audience. The channel is an initiative of the Flemish Government and is financed principally by taxes.

History

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Studio Brussel started on 1 April 1983 as a regional Brussels radio station of the then-BRT. It began as a regional radio station broadcasting only during rush hour. Gradually, broadcasting times were expanded and Studio Brussel could be heard throughout all of Flanders. The first two presenters were Paul De Wyngaert and Jan Hautekiet. The radio station plays mostly alternative and more heavy music, mostly rock, but also metal, hip hop, house and techno.

At the end of 2002, Studio Brussel got a new look. The logo with the "wild" characters was replaced by a red ellipse with the name Studio Brussel in it.

On 24 April 2006, Wim Oosterlinck left Studio Brussel for Qmusic. Peter Van de Veire left Studio Brussel for the new radio station MNM in 2008.

Since 2007, Jan Van Biesen is the net manager of Studio Brussel. He was preceded by Isabelle Baele (2005–2007), Mark Coenen (2002–2005), Jan Hautekiet (1998–2002) and Jan Schoukens (1983–1998).

Studio Brussel has a market share of 9.8% in Flanders. It is also the most popular foreign radio station in the Netherlands.

On 4 February 2019, Studio Brussel introduced a new logo for the first time since 2002. It was designed by Base Design[1] and the new "digital-first" inspired logo uses a custom font as well as an unlimited range of colours.

Timeless 100

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Every year, there is a chart called the Tijdloze 100 (timeless 100), with 100 timeless tracks. It consists of 100 'timeless tracks'. In 2003, 2004 and 2005 the Belgian band Gorki was at the first place with "Mia". In 2006 until 2012, Nirvana was at number 1 with "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Thereafter, Led Zeppelin (Stairway to heaven), and Pearl Jam (Black) took the top-position. In 2021 Fleetwood Mac overtook Black with The Chain.

Frequencies

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FM

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Region Frequency
Leuven 88.0 MHz
Ghent 94.5 MHz
Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant 100.6 MHz
Antwerp Province Antwerp, North Brabant North Brabant (NL) 100.9 MHz
Limburg (Belgium) Limburg 101.4 MHz
West Flanders West Flanders, Nord-Pas-de-Calais Nord-Pas-de-Calais (F) 102.1 MHz
East Flanders East Flanders 102.1 MHz

DAB

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Region Frequency
Flanders Flanders VRT Channel 12A (223,936 MHz)

DVB-T

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Region Frequency
Antwerp Province Antwerp Channel 25 (506 MHz)
Flemish Brabant Flemish Brabant Channel 22 (482 MHz)
Limburg (Belgium) Limburg Channel 25 (506 MHz)
West Flanders West Flanders Channel 22 (482 MHz)
East Flanders East Flanders Channel 22 (482 MHz)

Logos

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  • 1998 to 2002
    1998 to 2002
  • Used from 2003 to February 3, 2019
    Used from 2003 to February 3, 2019
  • Used since February 4, 2019 till 11 november 2023
    Used since February 4, 2019 till 11 november 2023

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Brunfaut, Thierry; Vermeulen, Sander (4 February 2019). "Base Design rebrands iconic radio station Studio Brussel". basedesign.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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