MTV (Australian and New Zealand TV channel)

MTV

Country	Australia and New Zealand
Broadcast area	Australia, New Zealand
Network	MTV Networks
Headquarters	Sydney, Australia
Programming
Language(s)	English
Picture format	1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
Owner	Paramount Global
Sister channels	MTV Classic, MTV Hits, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr.
History
Launched	March 20, 1987

MTV is a pay television channel in Australia and New Zealand that is operated by Paramount Global. The channel was launched on March 20, 1987, and primarily broadcasts music videos, reality television, and other entertainment programming.

History

MTV was first launched in Australia on March 20, 1987, as a joint venture between Nine Network and Viacom. The channel initially focused on music videos and music-related programming. In 1997, MTV Australia became a fully owned subsidiary of Viacom, and the channel's programming began to diversify to include reality shows, comedy, and other entertainment content.

In 2006, MTV New Zealand was launched, providing localized content for New Zealand viewers. However, in 2010, the New Zealand channel was merged with the Australian feed, creating a single channel for both countries.

Programming

MTV's programming includes a mix of music videos, reality shows, and other entertainment content. Some of the popular shows that have aired on MTV include:

• The Real World
• Jersey Shore
• Teen Mom
• Geordie Shore
• Catfish: The TV Show

The channel also airs music video blocks, featuring a variety of music genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic dance music.

Sister Channels

MTV operates several sister channels in Australia and New Zealand, including:

• MTV Classic - Focuses on classic music videos from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.
• MTV Hits - Plays current hit music videos.
• Nickelodeon - Aimed at children and features animated and live-action programming.
• Nick Jr. - Targets preschool-aged children with educational and entertaining content.

Availability

MTV is available on various pay television platforms in Australia and New Zealand, including Foxtel, Fetch TV, and Sky. The channel is also available for streaming through the Paramount+ service.

See Also

• MTV (TV channel)
• MTV Networks
• Paramount Global
• Music television