The Music Industry

Music Video Television Channels

Below is research into 5 music video television channels which are shown in the UK

1. MTV (UK & Ireland)

Launched in 1 July 1997. The channel was set up to provide audiences with local artists and more relevant music content. The channel is in over  10 million homes in the UK and Ireland.
Owned By: Viacom International Media Networks Europe
Language: English
Picture Format: 576i (SDTV 16.9) 1080i (HDTV)

2. Heart TV

 On 3 July 2012, Global Radio announced it would launch a TV channel of the same name, Heart. The channel, along with a TV channel of the same name for sister radio station Capital,  show music videos 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and feature some exclusive content.
Owned By: Global Television (Global Group)
Language: English
                                                    Picture Format: 16:9 576i (SDTV)
                                                      Country Broadcast: United Kingdom
                                                      Sister Channel: Capital

 

 

3. Magic (TV Channel)

A British music television station which plays mainly easy listening music videos and is based on the Magic Radio network. Magic operated a jukebox service where viewers were able to request videos to be played via a premium-rate telephone number. The channel is available on many platforms.
Owned By: The Box Plus Network (Bauer Media Group/Channel                                                          Four Television Corporation)
                                                     Language: English
                                                     Picture Format: 576i (16:9 SDTV)
                                                     Some sister channels: 4seven, Channel 4, Film4, E4, More4 etc

 

 

4. Capital TV

Launched on 11 October 2012 along with Heart TV. The channel plays non-stop music videos 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and feature exclusive content such as the Jingle Bell Ball.
Owned By: Global Television (Global Group)
Language: English
Picture Format: 16:9 576i (SDTV)
Country Broadcast: United Kingdom
Sister Channel: Heart

 

 

4. 4Music TV

Was originially 'The Hits' but rebranded as 4Music. The channel shows a range of pop centred on the chart hits and current favourites. The channel plays an automated selection of videos and countdown shows presented by celebrities and singers past present.
Owned By: Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel 4)
Language: English
Country Broadcast: United Kingdom
Slogan: "Such a good feeling"