topic Re: Music channels taken off in Sky Glass

Music channels taken off

Ianw261 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:40:50 GMT

What has happened to all the music channels. Can only access MTV. Why was channels such as Magic and Kerrang taken off ?

Re: Music channels taken off

SKY1992bf — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:44:35 GMT

@Ianw261 the channel owners NOT sky, have decided to cease broadcasting the respective channels

Re: Music channels taken off

MarkGoldsmith — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:47:27 GMT

@Ianw261 wrote:
What has happened to all the music channels. Can only access MTV. Why was channels such as Magic and Kerrang taken off ?

Because all the music channels run by Channel 4 were permanently shut down due to cost savings as they make them no money.

there are plenty of other music video channels options on the Sky streaming platform. The VEVO app have a handful of music streaming channels based on different genres and so does the newly launched XUMO Play app which has about 16 music channels.

Re: Music channels taken off

TimmyBGood — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:39:50 GMT

@Ianw261 wrote:

Why was channels such as Magic and Kerrang taken off ?

Channel 4’s spokesperson told RXTV:

"We will be closing our Box network of channels* from 1st July across all platforms – as they are no longer of sufficient scale to deliver meaningful return on investment. Our strategy reflects the generational shift in TV viewing and involves reducing costs – particularly in linear activities – to allow us to invest in digital priorities and stay competitive in a world of global entertainment conglomerates and social media giants.”

*4Music, The Box, Kerrang, Kiss and Magic TV

https://rxtvinfo.com/2024/channel-4-confirms-sky-virgin-and-freesat-music-channel-closure-date/

Re: Music channels taken off

McChillsalot70 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:05:56 GMT

Ive been wondering the same.... Gutted I've lost the Kiss channel.... But..... had a little explore of vivo yesterday & found it to be fantastic..... So I've stopped crying now because I have my beats back with so much more choice. I recommend you give it a browse 👍👊😎

Re: Music channels taken off

Exiled-in-HH — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:59:57 GMT

@Ianw261 wrote:
What has happened to all the music channels. Can only access MTV. Why was channels such as Magic and Kerrang taken off ?

Have tried the Music apps rather than MTV?