nuOct 29, 2026, 09:20

Barend van Deelen and Wijnand Speelman first DJs for Glass House

Barend van Deelen and Wijnand Speelman have been named as the first two radio DJs for this year's 3FM Serious Request, with a third participant yet to be revealed. The team will stay in the Glass House from December 18 to 24 to raise money for the Dutch Burns Foundation.

Radio DJs Barend van Deelen and Wijnand Speelman have been announced as the first two hosts for this year's 3FM Serious Request charity event. Van Deelen will be participating for the fifth consecutive year, while Speelman returns following his appearances in 2020, 2023, and 2024. Organizers are currently keeping the identity of the third DJ a secret as they prepare for the annual broadcast. Between December 18 and December 24, the selected DJs will live inside the Glass House, where they will refrain from eating and broadcast around the clock to raise funds for the Dutch Burns Foundation. By playing listener-requested songs, the team aims to build on the success of previous years, which raised significant amounts for organizations like Spieren voor Spieren and Stichting Metakids. The event remains a major philanthropic tradition for NPO 3FM, focusing on high-impact charitable causes.

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

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