Radio stations like hosted “Safe Sex Sundays” every week. Between tracks by Technotronic and La Luna, DJs like Sven Van Hees would read listener questions about HIV transmission. The music kept young people listening; the voorlichting kept them alive.
led the box office in 1991, deeply influencing the local media diet. Radio stations like hosted “Safe Sex Sundays” every week
In the early 90s, public health campaigns and government information were woven directly into entertainment programming. Whether it was a spot between cartoons or a serious segment on the evening news, the media landscape was built to educate as much as it was to entertain. led the box office in 1991, deeply influencing
Voorlichting, a Dutch term meaning "information" or "enlightenment," was a Belgian entertainment and media program that aired from 1981 to 1993. The show was known for its eclectic mix of music, comedy, and cultural content, making it a staple of Belgian television during its run. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the state of entertainment and media content in Belgium in 1991, specifically through the lens of Voorlichting. 2026 Category: Media History / Nostalgia
: While Flanders was more protectionist of its public radio, the French-speaking community officially broke the RTBF monopoly in 1991 by legalizing national commercial radio.
April 12, 2026 Category: Media History / Nostalgia