Sterren 24 (formerly Sterren.nl) was Nederland 24's Dutch music channel. Programmed by TROS, it broadcast programmes from TROS's archives, as well as original content. It closed in 2012.
History The channel started in October 2006, when Publieke Omroep expanded Nederland 4's offer to seventeen channels.Publieke omroep komt met 17 themakanalen. On 15 February 2008, Sterren.nl started its weekly chart show, Sterren Top 25. The criteria was based entirely on users of the channel's website.Themakanaal Sterren.NL start eigen top 25
With the rename of Nederland 4 to Nederland 24, the channel was renamed accordingly.Nieuwe merkvoering themakanalen: Nederland 24Restyling voor publieke digi-kanalen With the rename, its viewership increased in 33%.Een ster, voor je het weet TROS launched a tie-in web radio station on 2 April 2010.TROS lanceers Sterren.nl radio
On 12 August 2012, Sterren 24's closure was announced by NPO, effective 31 August. The channel's content continued under the Sterren.nl website operated by TROS.Einde tv-zender Sterren.nl nadert
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