Mega Top 50
The Mega Top 50 is a Dutch music chart compiled by SoundAware. It originally started on May 23, 1969 as the Hilversum 3 Top 30. Throughout the years, the chart has had several names and lengths:
1969 - 1974: Hilversum 3 Top 30 (since April 2 1971: the Daverende 30)
1974 - 1993: Nationale Hitparade
- 1974-1978 a top 30
- 1978-1987 a top 50
- 1987-1989 a top 100
- 1989-1993 Nationale Top 100
1974-1978 a top 30
1978-1987 a top 50
1987-1989 a top 100
1989-1993 Nationale Top 100
1993 - 1996: Mega Top 50
1997 - 2002: Mega Top 100
2003 - present: Mega Top 50
History
The first broadcast was on Friday May 23, 1969. The show was presented by Joost den Draayer. Desmond Dekker & The Aces were the chart toppers at that time with "The Israelites". From December 4, 1970, the chart was compiled by the NOS. Den Draayer kept presenting the show until April 2, 1971 when Felix Meurders replaced him. From 1978 until 2005 the year end charts were based on sales.
The radio-broadcast remained on Radio 3/3FM and since December 1985 the chart has been broadcast by the TROS. Only during the period of 1993-1995, the show was broadcast by other broadcasting organizations. From 2007 until november 2014 the chart was hosted by Bart Arens. His place was taken by Paul Rabbering.
