MAX (Australian TV channel)

MAX
Launched	2 December 2000[1]
Owned by	Foxtel Networks
Picture format	576i (SDTV 16:9)
Audience share	0.5% (Aug'09, )
Slogan	Where music lives.
Country	Australia
Language	English
Formerly called	musicMAX
Sister channel(s)	Country Music Channel Channel [V] [V] Hits
Website	www.maxtv.com.au
Availability
Satellite
Foxtel	Channel 805
Austar	Channel 805
Cable
Foxtel	Channel 805
Optus TV	Channel 805
Austar	Channel 805

MAX is an Australian music channel formerly known as musicMAX prior to 14 March 2004, available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television. The distinctive MAX logo was designed by Australian designer director, Domenico Bartolo of 21-19 .

Programming

Original Programming

• Feel the Love (A range of clips requested and dedicated by viewers to their loved ones.)
• Live Music (A local or international band performing live in the MAX studio every Sunday.)
• Loving the '80s (A compilation of the greatest hits from the 1980s.)
• Loving the '90s (A compilation of the greatest hits from the 1990s.)
• Lunch with... & at Twilight... (An hour of the best clips from the chosen artist, plus interviews and behind-the-scenes snippets.)
• MAX Escape Weekend (A countdown on various topics every weekend, such as Top 100 Aussie Songs or Top 100 Sexiest Men.)
• MAX Top 50s (A countdown of the Top 50 of various topics, such as Top 50 Karaoke Songs or Top 50 Guitarists.)
• My Top Eleven (Local or International music guests choose their Top 11 video clips of all time.)
• partyMAX (A compilation of the best party songs ever.)
• The MAX Sessions (A live concert every week with only the best local or international artists, similar to MTV Unplugged.)
• The Know (A weekly talk show featuring Pop Culture news.)
• My First Gig (13 April 2009 – present): a 10-part series hosted by Jimmy Barnes

Other Programs

• Later With Jools (Jools Holland hosts his own music variety show. Not produced by MAX.)
• 1000 Top Non-Stop Hits (A special event featuring 1000 songs, includes advertisements.)

References

1. Zuel, Bernard (1 December 2000). "Ladies, It's For You Click Onto Something Comfortable". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 16. Retrieved 30 June 2010. |section= ignored (help)

External links

• Official site