The music will stop for Foxtel's Channel [V] and Max channels alongside CMC (Country Music Channel).
Foxtel is zapping the channels after 25 years in-market after having partnered with ViacomCBS to offer subscribers an expanded offering of genres as well as a new, kid-friendly music channel."We are delighted to forge this new partnership with ViacomCBS, which reaffirms Foxtel's commitment to music television designed for Australian audiences," Foxtel Chief Commercial Officer, Amanda Laing says.
From 1 July (2020), viewers will be to access a collection of channels spread across rock and pop, contemporary and country, charts and dance, urban R&B, easy listening and the all-time classics genres.
The new channels will be spearheaded by MTV HITS, together with MTV Classic, Club MTV, CMT (Country Music Television) and the brand-new Nick Music (for kids).
"These new channels will all be programmed by Australians, for Australians continuing our passion for local music curation," Foxtel Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh adds.
"We are proud of the heritage of our owned and operated music channels," Brian continues, "and the success they have enjoyed entertaining Foxtel customers for the past 25 years. I want to acknowledge the management and music teams, past and present, who created Channel [V], Max and CMC."