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Channel V Australia

{{short description|Former Australian subscription television music channel}}

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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}

{{Use Australian English|date=May 2011}}

{{correct title|reason=bracket|title=Channel [V] Australia}}

{{Infobox television channel

| name = Channel [V] Australia

| logo_size = 200px

| logo = Channel V Australia.svg

| launch_date = {{Start date|1995|4|22|df=y}}{{cite news | title = Galaxy takes knife to fees | first = Rachel | last = Browne | url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news950422_0197_2665 | newspaper = The Sun-Herald | location = Sydney | date = 1995-04-22 | page = 23 | access-date = 21 December 2009 | quote = XYZ Entertainment is launching the other four Galaxy channels today. They are a documentary channel Quest, children's and cult TV channel Max, general entertainment channel Arena and music channel Red.}}

| closed_date = 25 March 2016 (original)

| picture_format = 576i (SDTV 16:9)

| network =

| owner = Foxtel Networks

| country = Australia

| language = English

| area = Australia

| headquarters =

| former_names = Red (prior to April 1997[https://variety.com/1997/music/news/music-channel-v-to-bow-down-under-1117342557/ Music channel (V) to bow down under])

| sister_channels = Country Music Channel
Max
V Hits

| replaced_by = [V] Hits +2 (later [V])

| timeshift_service =

| website = {{URL|www.vmusic.com.au}}

}}

Channel [V] Australia was an Australian subscription television music channel that was available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services. It was also previously available in New Zealand on TelstraSaturn's cable TV service in Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch, until a channel shake-up occurred under new owners TelstraClear in 2002.

Channel [V] was targeted at the youth market, and played both mainstream and alternative music from local and international artists. Although it used the name Channel [V] in Australia, it had little association with the international affiliates and used the name under the license of News Corporation via STAR TV.

Previously called Red, Channel [V] commenced broadcasting in April 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 March 1997.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} The first channel manager of Channel [V] was ex Network TEN Video Hits Producer Donna Andrews. After the successful launch, ex radio man Barry Chapman took over. In 2004, the launch of Foxtel Digital and other digital cable and satellite services saw a second [V] branded channel begin broadcasting called V Hits (formerly Club[V]), which is a 24-hour music channel that focuses more on music without TV shows.

Channel [V] closed on 25 March 2016, replaced with a two-hour timeshift channel of [V] Hits. Starting from 27 February 2016, [V] saw programming changes, which included the end of all programs which involved VJs and other personnel.{{cite web |last=Lawrence |first=Vanessa |date=23 February 2016 |title=RIP Channel V: Aussie Music Stalwart To Close After 20 Years Of Good Times |url=http://www.pedestrian.tv/news/entertainment/rip-channel-v-aussie-music-stalwart-to-close-after/f6c67a1c-2e49-41a9-90c9-f1a70453d375.htm |access-date=25 February 2016 |work=PEDESTRIAN.TV}} This was followed by the relaunch of [V] Hits as the main music clip channel, featuring only music videos and countdowns. The closure came as viewers increasingly sought music videos from online sources rather than on television, which had resulted in a steady decline in [V]'s viewership.{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|title=YouTube killed the video star as music ends for Channel [V]|work=TV Tonight|url=http://tvtonight.com.au/2016/02/youtube-killed-the-video-star-as-music-ends-for-channel-v.html|date=24 February 2016|access-date=24 February 2016}}{{cite news|last=Bond|first=Nick|title='Vale Channel V': Foxtel's shock announcement for music channel|newspaper=news.com.au|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/vale-channel-v-foxtels-shock-announcement-for-music-channel/news-story/d6f0f48c1cfbd6da3df7e5f4099372a8|date=24 February 2016|access-date=24 February 2016}}{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|title=Channel [V] viewers "in steady decline"|work=TV Tonight|url=http://tvtonight.com.au/2016/02/channel-v-viewers-in-steady-decline.html|date=25 February 2016|access-date=25 February 2016}} As a result of the closure, three staff members were made redundant, and Danny Clayton's contract with the network (which was set to expire midyear) was not renewed.

However, in 2017 Foxtel refocused [V] Hits to Foxtel [V] and [V] Hits +2 became [V] +2; a time-shift channel. On 1 July 2020, [V] was replaced by NickMusic, bringing the Channel [V] brand in Australia to an end after 25 years on television.{{Cite web |last=Knox |first=David |date=May 4, 2020 |title=Foxtel overhauls music channels |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2020/05/foxtel-overhauls-music-channels.html |website=TV Tonight}}

[V]Js

File:Billy Russell, Jane Gazzo and Danny Clayton 2012.jpg and Danny Clayton in 2012]]

=Previous Current [V]Js=

=Former [V]Js=

{{colbegin}}

  • Marty Smiley (July 2012 – July 2015)
  • Tasha Yulia (July 2012 – unknown)
  • Megan Connolly
  • Billy Russell (December 2009 – 2013)
  • Jane Gazzo (May 2007 – June 2012)
  • Kyle Linahan (July 2009 – June 2011)
  • Renee Bargh (March 2008 – June 2010)
  • Nick Bennett{{cite news

| title = The new MUSIC WARS

| first = Bruce

| last = Elder

| url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news970330_0103_4773

| newspaper = Sydney Morning Herald

| date = 30 March 1997

| page = 13

| access-date = 21 December 2009

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716085824/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news970330_0103_4773|archive-date=Jul 16, 2011

}}

  • Kelly Burchill{{cite news | title = With music TV it's all in the timing| first = Rachel| last =Browne | page = 34 | newspaper = The Sun-Herald | location = Sydney | date = 9 June 1996 | access-date = 23 April 2010 | url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news960608_0227_9213|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321004725/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news960608_0227_9213|archive-date=Mar 21, 2012}}
  • Stephen Bourke
  • Alle Brunning{{cite news | title = Alle keeps abreast of the music industry| first = Denise | last = Everton | page = 35 | newspaper = Illawarra Mercury | date = 7 November 1997 | access-date = 13 February 2010 | url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news971107_0346_8800|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321004254/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news971107_0346_8800|archive-date=Mar 21, 2012}}
  • Maynard
  • Mary Datoc
  • Andrew G{{cite news | title = [V] is for voltage| first = Denise | last = Everton | page = 11 | newspaper = Illawarra Mercury | date = 11 June 1999 | access-date = 13 February 2010 | url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990612_0014_9145|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321004259/http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990612_0014_9145|archive-date=Mar 21, 2012}}
  • Donna Gubbay
  • Nathan Harvey
  • Deni Hines{{cite news | title = Deni has the role with soul.| newspaper = Sunday Mail |location = Adelaide | date = 16 December 2001}}
  • Kyla Irlam
  • Jabba{{cite news

| title = Red in your face

| first = Sacha

| last = Molitorisz

| url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news951022_0022_2367

| newspaper = Sydney Morning Herald

| date = 22 October 1995

| page = 6

| access-date = 23 December 2009

}}

  • Maya Jupiter
  • James Kerley (2007 – December 2009)
  • Mike Kerry{{cite news | title = Sydney Confidential| first1 = Fiona | last1 = Connolly |first2 = Sarah |last2 =Grant | page = 21 | newspaper = The Daily Telegraph | location = Sydney | date = 27 September 2005 }}
  • Jake Grigg (Guest presenter)
  • James Mathison{{cite news | title = V-day for weird reporters – SYDNEY CONFIDENTIAL| first1 = Peter | last1 = Holder |first2 = Jo |last2 =Casamento | page = 33 | newspaper = The Daily Telegraph | location = Sydney | date = 9 August 2000}}
  • Andrew Mercado (1999 – 2004)
  • Paula McGrath
  • Leah McLeod{{cite news | title = Career path| first = David | last = Meagher| page = 1 | newspaper =The Sydney Morning Herald|department = Employment| date = 12 June 1999 | access-date = 13 February 2010 | url = http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990612_0571_2174}}
  • Molly Meldrum
  • Chloe Maxwell{{cite news | title = Vogue and Channel V, what's next for Chloe?| first1 = Peter | last1 = Holder |first2 = Jo |last2 =Casamento | page = 26 | newspaper = North Shore Times | date = 13 February 2002 }}
  • Toni Pearen
  • Leah Purcell
  • Yumi Stynes

{{colend}}

Dave Lawson is one of the hosts of 'The Dave and Kerley Show' but is not considered a [V]J

=Channel [V] Presenter Search 2012=

Over six thousand people applied for a chance to become a Channel [V] presenter. These applicants were shortlisted to a top 20, with 4 finalists announced on Saturday 16 June 2012.{{Cite news|last=Knox|first=David|date=July 1, 2012|title=TV Tonight|work=Marty Smiley wins Channel [V] Presenter Search|url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2012/07/marty-smiley-wins-channel-v-presenter-search.html|access-date=July 1, 2020}}

Programming

  • V Music Video Chart
  • The Revolution with Bert McCracken
  • V Indie
  • V Popped
  • The Connect
  • The Big Mix featuring Messed Up with Generik
  • iTunes Weekly Countdown
  • V Ripe Clip of The Week
  • V Vs
  • V 10 Most Requested Video
  • V Buzz Artist
  • Guerrilla Gigs
  • V Island Parties
  • Oz Countdown: Top 40
  • Festival of V
  • V 10 Hottest Tracks Right Now
  • V Late Night
  • B430
  • Cash Cab (2007–2014)
  • The Dave & Kerley Show (2008)
  • The Riff (2013–2015)
  • V LOUD
  • whatUwant - previously By Demand (2002–2008)
  • The Informer (2000–2001)
  • The Buzz (1998–1999)
  • Freestyle (2006–2009) with Maja Jupiter

=[V] Oz Artist of the Year=

The Channel V Oz Artist of the Year was an annual award presented by Channel V Australia some times at the ARIA Music Awards.

[V] Hits

{{main|V Hits}}

On 12 January 2007, Club [V] was rebranded as Channel [V]² and began showing a more varied range of video clips. Channel [V] remained as a more entertainment orientated channel and began broadcasting in widescreen on the same day. Channel [V] boasted programming including: The Dudesons, BDO & various music specials.

On 15 November 2009, Channel [V]² was relaunched as [V] Hits.

References

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External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20100701103646/http://www.vmusic.com.au/ Official Site]

{{Foxtel}}

{{Subscription television channels in Australia}}

{{Music of Australia}}

Category:Defunct music video networks

Category:Defunct television channels in Australia

Category:Music video networks in Australia

Category:Television channels and stations established in 1995

Category:Television channels and stations disestablished in 2016

Category:1995 establishments in Australia

Category:English-language television stations in Australia

Category:Foxtel