Channel V Australia
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| Channel [V] | |
|---|---|
| Owned by | XYZnetworks |
| Broadcast area | Australia |
| Website | http://www.channelv.com.au |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 801 |
| Austar Digital | Channel 801 |
Channel [V] Australia is arguably the most popular Australian subscription television music channel, and also the newest (and second largest) Channel [V] channel. It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services.
It is targeted at the youth market, and plays both mainstream and alternative music. Although it uses the name, Channel [V] in Australia is not associated with the international affiliates and uses the name under license.
Previously called Red, Channel [V] commenced broadcasting in 1995 on the now defunct Galaxy service. The name change to Channel [V] came about after owners XYZ Entertainment (now xyznetworks) and Channel [V] International came to agreement over naming rights. In 2004, the launch of Foxtel Digital and other digital cable and satellite services, saw a second [V] branded channel begin broadcasting. Club[V] was a non-stop music video channel with a focus on dance music.
Network [V]Js:
Former [V]Js:
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[edit] Channel [V]2
See main article: Channel V2
As of the 12 January 2007 Club [V] has been re-branded as Channel [V]2 and began showing a more varied range of video clips. Channel [V] remains as a more entertainment orientated channel and began broadcasting in widescreen on the same day. Channel [V] boasts programming including: Tommy Lee Goes to College, The Dudesons, MXC, BDO & various music specials.
[edit] Criticisms
Channel [V] has been widely criticised for using its presentation of popular Australian summer festival Big Day Out as simply a "cool flavour", without endorsing the bands commonly in the festival's lineup within Channel [V]'s regular programming. A popular alternative act may find itself fully embraced by Channel [V] during the Big Day Out, only never to be acknowledged ever again on the channel for the rest of the year.
Both Channel [V] and Club [V] (Now Channel V2)are criticized for showing too many "pop" videos and mobile phone advertisements.
[edit] Trivia
- Channel [V] supported the Channel [V] Detour, a skate and music tour in the eastern states of Australia, in early 2004.
- They are also host of the Band in a Bubble concept, in Federation Square in Melbourne. Regurgitator was the participant in the first series, as they recorded their next album over a period of three weeks in September 2004.
