VH1 Australia
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| VH1 Australia | |
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| Launched | 2004 |
| Owned by | MTV Networks Australia |
| Audience share | 0.1% (Nov '06, Source:[1]) |
| Website | www.vh1.com.au |
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| Optus Television | Channel 810 |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 810 |
| Austar Digital | Channel 810 |
VH1 Australia is a music channel in Australia. It is the sister channel to MTV Australia, both of these channels air on the Optus, Foxtel and Austar TV networks. In the case of Foxtel and Austar they are only available on their Digital platforms, whilst on Optus both channels are also in their analogue package. In April 2006, Australian pay TV newcomer, SelecTV began to carry VH1 also.
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[edit] History
The channel first aired in 2004 when Foxtel launched its digital product and then on Austar and Optus shortly after. The channel although Australian run, mainly shows programing for the US and the UK with programs such as The Fabulous Life of... and the celebrity based documentary Driven.
[edit] Website
The VH1 Website officially launched on August 3, 2006. The website some what follows the format of the MTV Australia website. It contains a news section, competitions, features, info on new acts and more. It also has details on shows like Can't Get a Date. The website also provides an e-newsletter.
[edit] Original Programming
VH1 Australia does not have many original shows but have broadcasted some of the following:
[edit] MTV Australia Video Music Awards
In March of 2005 VH1 co-broadcasted the MTV Australia Video Music Awards. As well as showing facts about the nominated artists, during this time, they also had a special award called the VH1 Music First Award which was awarded to Cher.
[edit] ARIA Hall of Fame
VH1 Australia have the rights to The ARIA Hall of Fame Awards show (aired on August 20, 2006). The Hall of Fame has been an important part of the ARIA Awards since 1988. Traditionally taking place during the ARIA Awards ceremony, a diverse range of artists have been inducted into the Hall of Fame including AC/DC, Dame Joan Sutherland, Olivia Newton-John, Johnny O'Keefe, Paul Kelly, John Farnham, INXS, Slim Dusty, Jimmy Little and many more.
[edit] Inside Track
Inside Track features new music and videos internationally and locally. So far the previous hosts have chatted with Jet, Darren Hayes, PJ Harvey, Lionel Ritchie, Olivia Newton-John and Chris Isaak.
[edit] VJ's
When the Channel first lauched it employed 2 on-air talent but they soon cut them off set and began running on mainly voice overs and guest presenters, the 2 hosts were: Zoe Sheridan: The glamorous and sexy side of the project who assisted in the production to Inside Track and David Campbell: The son of Australia Rock sensation Jimmy Barnes. David also had some chart success with his hit single "Hope" which sold well in Australia the US and The UK, he also was one of the faces of Inside Track until it's cancellation.
[edit] Other
The channel continues to rate well but not as highly as its sister MTV Australia and rival Channel V.
