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Channel [V]
Launched	1995
Owned by	XYZnetworks
Audience share	0.2% (27 June 2009, [1])
Broadcast area	Australia
Formerly called	Red (prior to April 18, 1997[2])
Sister channel(s)	Channel [V]²
Website	http://www.vmusic.com.au
Availability
Cable
Foxtel Digital	Channel 801
Austar Digital	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. 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 (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.^[3] 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.

[edit] [V]Js

Current [V]Js:

• Danny Clayton
• Jane Gazzo
• Renee Bargh
• Kyle Linahan

Former [V]Js:

• James Mathison
• Maya Jupiter
• Jabba
• Stephen Bourke
• Alle Brunning
• Maynard Crabbes
• Mary Datoc
• Andrew G
• Nathan Harvey
• Molly Meldrum
• Kyla Irlam
• Mike Kerry
• Jake Grigg(Guest Presenter)
• Yumi Stynes
• Paula McGrath
• Chloe Maxwell
• James Kerley

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

[edit] Shows

[edit] [V] Hits

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, including one clip which saw two fourteen year old bikini-clad twins being rubbed down with baby oil. 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.
November 15 2009 saw the rebrand of Channel [V]² as [V] Hits.

[edit] Trivia

Lists of miscellaneous information should be avoided. Please relocate any relevant information into appropriate sections or articles. (July 2008)

• 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 album Mish Mash over a period of three weeks in September 2004.
• James Mathison, along with Dann Hume from Evermore and Jake Grigg from Something With Numbers host the show Rock Room.

[edit] External links

• Official Site

• Official Myspace site

[edit] References

1. ^ Metropolitan Total TV Share of All Viewing – All Homes: Week 26 2009 (21/06/2009 – 27/06/2009)
2. ^ [ Music channel http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117342557.html?categoryid=16&cs=1 (V) to bow down under]
3. ^ SEC INFO United Australia Pty Ltd