Final ‘Karstival‘ Broadcast Honors Renรฉ Karst Today on Radio Drenthe
Today marks the end โof an era for Dutch radio as โขRadio Drenthe airs theโค final Karstival broadcast, a tribute to the beloved Renรฉ Karst who passedโ away November 21st at age 59. Tommas Eggens will host the special two-hour program, promisingโ a show reflectingโค the cheerful spiritโ of theโฃ lateโฃ singer and entertainer.
Karstival, a long-running staple on radio drenthe, was synonymous with Karst’s infectious energy and dedication to both music and social โcauses. The broadcast serves as a final farewell for fans and colleagues, offeringโข a chance โto celebrate his life and legacy. Listeners can tune in from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM to hear memories, anecdotes, and musical tributes.
Eggens described the broadcast as โข”a show with a โขlaugh and a tear,” aiming to capture the โblend of joy โand warmth that defined Karstival.He will be joined by โAndries โJelleโ de Jong, Karst’s longtime showbiz reporter on the โshow, to reminisce aboutโข memorable moments, including โขKarst’s โขfamous jacket collection โฃand iconic green glasses.
Singer Stef Ekkel, who collaborated with Karst on the hit song Rather too thick in โขthe box, will also appear. Theโ program will feature contributionsโฃ from listenersโข sharing their personal encounters and cherished memories of Karst.
Musically, the broadcast will span โขKarst’s diverse catalog,โ from upbeat party anthems and hisโ country album to songs he personally enjoyed, including โคartists like Hans Vermeulen and The โคBeach Boys.โค Beyond his โmusical career, Karst was a passionate advocate for social โissues,โ serving as an ambassador for the readingโ and Writing Foundation and supporting the โcliniclowns.