Channel V

Channel [V] is an international music channel chain. Owned by Star TV, it is aired in many countries around Asia and the Middle East. They play both mainstream and alternative music, with some focus on local music. Mainly English music is played, though the country-specific channels do play content of their own mother tongue.

Channel [V] International

Channel [V] International is the main channel. It was produced and operated from Hong Kong from 1992 until 2002, after which operations were shifted to Malaysia in order to save on costs. Channel [V] International has a slightly bigger audience in Asia than MTV Asia as it airs in more countries. They are known for providing original and interactive music programming, with TV shows such as Bid It, The Ticket, Smash Hits, and many others.

Various well-known hosts of Channel [V] throughout the years include:
Laila Rouass
Trey
Sophiya
Asha Gill
Adrian da Silva
Joey
Vivian Tan
Paula Malai Ali
Amanda Griffith
Cindy Burbridge
Sarah Tan

V

The letter V is the subject of many theories, but none of them are confirmed as to what the letter stands for. The leading theory points to V for victory. Another theory pits the V as a random end alphabet popular in Asia such as XYZ. Another possible theory is V as in video.

Channel [V] Australia

Arguably the most popular Australian cable television music channel, and also the newest (and second-biggest) Channel [V] channel. It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar. 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 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.

Network [V]J's are:

Andrew G
James Mathison
Maya Jupiter
Yumi Stynes
Danny Clayton
Stephen Bourke

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 next album over a period of three weeks in September 2004.

In 2004, the launch of Foxtel Digital and other digital cable and satellite services, has seen a second [V] branded channel hit the subscription airwaves. Club [V] is a non-stop music video channel with a focus on dance music.

Channel [V] India

In India, Channel [V] is probably more popular than MTV.

Airing shows like US Billboard Countdown, Luke's After Hours, Smash Hits etc; it provides a quality music. Hindi Film music and music video shows like First Day First Show also make it popular among general public.

Some humorous shows like Lola T[V] gives a variety of entertainment.

The Popstars show for selecting young faces and making them pop stars was very popular and the last group so far to hold the title is the extremely popular "Aasma".

With two seasons of [v] Popstars, two seasons of [v] Get Gorgeous, a season of [v] On The Run, [v] Freedom Express, [v] Super Singer and [v] Launchpad, Channel [v] India is undeniably the most prolific producer of Reality Television in India.

Current VJ's

VJ Archana
VJ Juhi
Luke Kenny
VJ Pia
Purab Kohli
VJ Sarah-Jane
VJ Tina
VJ Tommy (Animated Dog)

Gone but not forgotten'

VJ Amit
Anushka Manchanda
Gaurav Kapoor
VJ Julie
Komila Jagtiani
Nina Manuel
Ranvir Shorey
VJ Shruti
Sushma Reddy
Uma Chiplunkar
VJ Yudi

Channel [V] Thailand

Channel [V] Thailand is a joint-venture between STAR and Broadcasting Network Thailand (BNT). It is now available exclusively on Thailand's main pay-TV platform, UBC. It is a popular channel for Thai youths and its VJs are well-known celebrities (VJ Paula Taylor, VJ Voonsen, VJ Ja, VJ Nadia, etc.) Under management of Mr. Tanawat Wansom (Managing Director), the channel plans to expan into multimedia, events, and other exciting ventures.

Channel [V] Philippines

The Channel [V] in the Philippines is the former UHF Channel of the GMA Network- Citynet TV 27.

Other Channel [V]s

Other country-specific Channel [V]s include:
China
Taiwa