Channel V Australia

The correct title of this article is Channel [V] Australia. The substitution or omission of any < > [ ] { } is due to technical restrictions.

Channel [V]
Launched	22 April 1995[1]
Owned by	XYZnetworks
Picture format	576i (SDTV 16:9)
Audience share	0.2% (27 June 2009, [2])
Country	Australia
Language	English
Broadcast area	Australia
Formerly called	Red (prior to 18 April 1997[3])
Sister channel(s)	[V] Hits
Website	http://www.vmusic.com.au
Availability
Satellite
Foxtel	Channel 801
Austar	Channel 801
Cable
Foxtel	Channel 801
Austar	Channel 801
Optus TV	Channel 801
IPTV
Xbox 360	Channel 801

Channel [V] Australia is an 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 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.

It is targeted at the youth market, and plays both mainstream and alternative music, as well as mainly American RnB and pop. Although it uses the name, Channel [V] in Australia is not associated with the international affiliates and uses the name under license of News Corporation via Star TV.

Previously called Red, Channel [V] commenced broadcasting in 1995 on the now defunct Galaxy (Australian TV) 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.^[4] 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.

[V]Js

Current [V]Js

• Danny Clayton
• Jane Gazzo
• Carissa Walford
• Billy Russell

Former [V]Js

• Kyle Linahan
• Renee Bargh
• Nick Bennett^[5]
• Kelly Burchill^[6]
• Stephen Bourke
• Alle Brunning^[7]
• Maynard Crabbes
• Mary Datoc
• Andrew G^[8]
• Donna Gubbay^[5]
• Nathan Harvey^[5]
• Deni Hines^[9]
• Kyla Irlam^[10]
• Jabba^[11]
• Maya Jupiter
• James Kerley
• Mike Kerry^[12]
• Jake Grigg (Guest presenter)
• James Mathison^[10]
• Andrew Mercado^[12]
• Paula McGrath^[8]
• Leah McLoed^[13]
• Molly Meldrum^[5]
• Chloe Maxwell^[14]
• Toni Pearen^[11]
• Leah Purcell^[11]
• Yumi Stynes^[10]

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

Programming

Original programming

Current

• The Music Lab (4 July 2010 – present)^[15]

Other programming

Current Programming
B430 Backpackers Behind The Music That Sucks Big Day Out Cash Cab Cash Cab Car Wars Charm School Diamond Life EMO: Rock On [V] Freestyle Countdown Fully 6 Ice-T's Rap School Jabba's Morning Glory	King of Cars [V] Loud (previously Metal on [V]) Much News Weekly MXC (Now on Fox8) New Stock Perfect 10 Pop on [V] Pop Festivus	Punk Off The Riff Rock 6 Superficial Friends The Dudesons Tone It Down Triple Action Twin Action Urban 6 Urban On [V] [V] Confessional	[V] News [V] Special What U Wanted World's Wackiest Sports

Previous Programming
Amber Lady Andrew G's Excellent Adventure Banzai Bus Show Check Out Combover	Jack Osbourne's Adrenaline Rush Live Earth Mi Tunes Hanging With The Playroom Princes of Malibu	Reel Spiel Ripped Rock Room She TV with Sista She Steve vs. Moronics Tommy Lee Goes to College	Top 25 whatUwant (ended 7 November 2008) [V] HQ Live! Xotic Xtreme Channel P!nk (only on 6 June 2009)

[V] Hits

Main article: V Hits

As of 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: The Dudesons, BDO & various music specials.

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

External links

• Official Site

References

1. ^ Browne, Rachel (1995-04-22). "Galaxy takes knife to fees". The Sun-Herald (Sydney, Australia: Fairfax Media): p. 23. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news950422_0197_2665. Retrieved 2009-12-21. "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." 
2. ^ Metropolitan Total TV Share of All Viewing – All Homes: Week 26 2009 (21/06/2009 – 27/06/2009)
3. ^ [ Music channel http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117342557.html?categoryid=16&cs=1 (V) to bow down under]
4. ^ SEC INFO United Australia Pty Ltd
5. ^ ^{a b c d} Elder, Bruce (30 March 1997). "The new MUSIC WARS". Sydney Morning Herald: p. 13. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news970330_0103_4773. Retrieved 21 December 2009. 
6. ^ Rachel, By (9 June 1996). "With Music TV It's All In The Timing". The Sun-Herald (Sydney, Australia): p. 34. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news960608_0227_9213. Retrieved 23 Apr 2010. 
7. ^ Everton, Denise (7 November 1997). "Alle keeps abreast of the music industry". Illawarra Mercury (Illawarra, Australia: Fairfax Media): p. 35. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news971107_0346_8800. Retrieved 13 Feb 2010. 
8. ^ ^{a b} Everton, Denise (11 June 1999). "[V is for voltage"]. Illawarra Mercury (Illawarra, Australia: Fairfax Media): p. 11. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990612_0014_9145. Retrieved 13 Feb 2010. 
9. ^ "Deni has the role with soul.". Sunday Mail (Adelaide, Australia). 16 December 2001. 
10. ^ ^{a b c} Holder, Peter; Casamento, Jo (9 August 2000). "V-day for weird reporters - SYDNEY CONFIDENTIAL". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia: News Limited): p. 33. 
11. ^ ^{a b c} Molitorisz, Sacha (22 October 1995). "Red in your face". Sydney Morning Herald: p. 6. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news951022_0022_2367. Retrieved 23 December 2009. 
12. ^ ^{a b} Connolly, Fiona; Grant, Sarah (27 September 2005). "Sydney Confidential". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia: News Limited): p. 21. 
13. ^ Meagher, David (12 June 1999). "Career path". Sydney Morning Herald: p. 1. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990612_0571_2174. Retrieved 13 Feb 2010. 
14. ^ Holder, Peter; Casamento, Jo (13 February 2002). "Vogue and Channel V, what's next for Chloe?". North Shore Times (News Limited): p. 26. 
15. ^ Knox, David (28 June 2010). "Airdate: The Music Lab". tvtonight.com.au. http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/06/airdate-the-music-lab.html. Retrieved 28 June 2010.