VH1 Australia
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| VH1 Australia | |
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| Launched | March 14, 2004 |
| Owned by | MTV Networks Australia |
| Audience share | 0.2% (February 2008, [1]) |
| Slogan | As Good as Ever |
| Country | Australia |
| Website | www.vh1.com.au |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| SelecTV | Channel 38 |
| Cable | |
| 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 April 2006, Australian pay TV newcomer, SelecTV began to carry VH1 also.
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[edit] History
The channel first aired on Sunday March 14, 2004 when Foxtel launched its digital product and then on Austar and Optus shortly after [2]. 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.
On November 25, 2006 VH1 presented Australia's Favourite Lyric which prensented a long list of songs on the VH1 website for viewers and industry members to vote. When the votes closed the list was made into a top 100 countdown and INXS took out the top spot with their song Never Tear Us Apart.[3] [4]
In the channels current format, mostly music programming is aired on weekdays, with most entertainment programming airing on weekends.
[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. The website was closed down in April, 2007 for maintenance and was offline until November.
[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[5].
[edit] Inside Track
Inside Track features new music and videos internationally and locally. So far the previous hostters have chatted with Jet, Darren Hayes, PJ Harvey, Lionel Richie, Olivia Newton-John and Chris Isaak.
[edit] Countdown
VH1 has begun airing full episode repeats and music clips of ABC's popular music show Countdown. The Countdown special included live performances and interviews.
[edit] The Meldrum Tapes
A compilation of interviews from the archives of Molly Meldrum, it began airing from February 2008.
VH1 has also aired the Australian music quiz show RocKwiz.
[edit] VJ's
When the Channel first launched 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].
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Ratings Week 5 ((27/1/2008 - 2/2/2008)
- ^ "Launch of VH1 Australia", SATKurier, 2006-03-14.
- ^ "INXS'S "NEVER TEAR US APART" AUSSIES' FAVE LYRIC", Themusic.com.au, 2006-11-21.
- ^ "INXS takes Oz's favourite lyric", news.com.au, 2006-11-20.
- ^ "ARIAs Hall of Fame", The Age, 2005-05-30.
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