Giel Beelen is one of the most talked-about radiojocks of the Netherlands. He is the host of 3FM morning show
GIEL en presents
GielJazz at Radio 6. On television he is the face of music program
De Beste Singer-Songwriter Van Nederland and a regular guest on popular TV talkshow
DWDD. Beelen, a self-proclaimed fan of North Sea Jazz Festival, aims at more contemporary styles. In 2011, he released his first compilation album entitled
GielJazz. For his radiowork, he received numerous prestigious awards.