[V] (formerly [V] HITS)

Great. Thanks for that.

Normal [V] Hits watermark and graphics are back.

Watching Most Wanted this afternoon and they Have the CHANNEL [V] watermark. Promos still running say channel V. Seems they haven’t sorted everything out yet.

Or maybe this is a repeat and the watermark is attached to the program?

Pretty sure I read somewhere the format change would happen today with the transition to the [V] Hits branding happening in early March

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isn’t it virtually going to be a plus 2 channel for vhits?

Live and Exclusive to [V] HITS

Monday 23 May at 10am AEST

LIVE from the US and exclusive to Foxtel, the 2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS will be premiering on [V] HITS, celebrating this year’s most successful stars and hottest musical acts on Monday May 23 from 10am.

Returning for the third consecutive year, hip-hop superstar and actor Ludacris will be co-hosting the show with new co-host Ciara, princess of contemporary R&B and music superstar.

Award-winning singer-songwriter P!nk is scheduled to perform during the show, debuting her new single “Just Like Fire”. The original song will appear in Disney’s upcoming film Alice Through the Looking Glass, which hits theatres May 27. This is P!nk’s first single in three years but she has previously had 4 singles at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013.

Nick Jonas, Tove Lo and Demi Lovato will also perform at this year’s Awards. Tove Lo will join Jonas to perform “Close,” the first single off his eagerly anticipated sophomore album due out in June. Demi Lovato will perform her hit song “Cool For The Summer.”

Renowned superstar and Las Vegas resident, Britney Spears will receive this year’s Billboard Millennium Award recognising outstanding career achievements and influence in the music industry. Past Billboard Millennium Award recipients include Beyoncé in 2011 and Whitney Houston in 2012. Spears will also join the line-up of musical acts at the show when she performs a medley of her greatest hits.

The three hour long special will recognise this year’s top artists in a variety of genres, including R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative. Major pop culture moments will be featured throughout the night with huge performances and collaborations by music heavyweights. Broadcasting LIVE from the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the event will be the first ever broadcast from the new venue.

Finalists for the 2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS top artist include Adele, Justin Bieber, Drake, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd who is leading the finalist pack with nods in 16 categories including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Hot 100 Song. Justin Bieber comes in second with entries in 11 categories including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist.

Taylor Swift is trying to beat her own all-time record for the record number of BBMA wins. She currently holds 20 wins which is the most wins in history for any artist and this year Swift is a finalist in eight categories which could see her collect even more.

Justin Bieber and Adele are also vying to surpass Swift’s record. Justin Bieber is the second highest winning male, second to Garth Brooks who has 19 wins under his belt. If he takes home more than eight wins from his 11 nominated categories, Brooks has the chance of beating Swift’s current all-time leading record.

The 2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS Australian Premiere is exclusive to Foxtel and will be LIVE on [V] HITS from 10am on Monday May 23. Encore screenings will begin on Monday May 23 at 4pm and 7pm on [V] HITS.

Foxtel launches weekly SHAZAM CHART SHOW

Sundays from 23 October at 12pm on [V] HITS

Want to know what millions of Aussies are Shazaming each week? Find out when Shazam and [V] HITS team up to launch the official Shazam Chart Show. Each week [V] HITS counts down the highest trending Shazamed tracks in Australia playing back the Top 50 music videos.

Every Sunday from October 23 from 12pm midday to 4pm switch to [V] HITS and see the most Shazamed songs of the week. Plus, weekdays from October 24 at 5pm, [V] HITS will play the Top Ten Shazamed songs of the day.

The [V] HITS Shazam Chart Show will be a mix of popular tracks, much-loved favourites, and future trending hits from Australian and international artists. In 2015 the most Shazamed track in Australia was ‘Do You Remember’ from Aussie singer-songwriter Jarryd James – tune in to see what artists are vying for the top spot in 2016!

With 20 million Shazam’s every day across the globe, the Shazam chart can be an early predictor for up and coming artists with new songs often peaking on Shazam before they hit the mainstream. The Shazam Chart Show on [V] HITS can help you find the latest tracks you’ll love ahead of your mates.

Fraser Stark, Group Channel Manager, Foxtel Arts & Music Channels said, “[V] HITS has it covered for the latest in charts and music videos. Following the success of Tweet the Beat on [V] HITS, the channel is extending its partnerships with popular digital platforms that have an ear for music. By teaming up with Shazam, [V] HITS viewers can see more of the most popular songs from home and around the world, some of the greatest hits from past years, as well as discover new artists and fresh tracks to fall in love with. It’s great that we can now bring the fun and immediacy of Shazam trends to [V] HITS.”

Steve Sos, Asia Pacific VP, Shazam, said, “It is great to be partnering with Foxtel and [V] HITS on such an exciting and innovative opportunity given the undeniably strong brand fit between the two brands. The idea of curating the social currency that Shazam’s daily data represents into a video based chart show seemed like an obvious way to further engage existing fans of both platforms as well as music lovers Australia wide more broadly.”

If you want to Shazam tracks you’re hearing and loving, simply download the Shazam App for free to your device and start Shazaming! Follow the Shazam Chart Show on the [V] HITS and Shazam websites and social pages.

###[V] HITS ISLAND PARTIES

The hottest parties this summer presented by Little Green Cider

The legendary [V] Hits Island Parties are back in 2017 for another summer of intimate unmissable gigs on the iconic Sydney Harbour.

This season of exclusive performances carries on from a party tradition set by international superstars Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran Mark Ronson Major Lazer, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Charli XCX, and Galantis amongst local artists Hilltop Hoods and Bliss n Eso and many more.

As Sydney shines in summer the hottest musical acts will perform in front of fans who have won the hottest ticket in town all aboard the ultimate party location – the [V] Hits Island. Throughout summer [V] Hits will present all the action and fun and hit music – exclusive to Foxtel.

Fraser Stark, Group Channel Manager, Foxtel Arts & Music Channels said, “The Island Parties have been a fixture of the summer party calendar for over four years and we’re thrilled to be bringing them back. Fun in the sun up close to some of the world’s biggest artists is what it’s all about – and it gives the channel the opportunity to reward its fans with an experience only [V] Hits can deliver.”

The [V] Hits Island Parties are made possible this year thanks to Little Green Cider.

Laura King, Brand Manager, Cider at CUB said, “We are thrilled to have partnered with Foxtel for the [V] Hits Island Parties, which will be presented by Little Green Cider. Music is one of the key pillars of the Little Green brand and a passion point for our audience, so we’re excited to be involved. This year, music fans will be able to enjoy a refreshing Little Green Cider whilst they experience great music, against a stunning harbour backdrop.”

Party goers will be able to enter online at vhits.com.au for the chance to win tickets and a major prize of flights and accommodation to be at the [V] Hits Island Parties and rock out on the harbour. This is one island you’ll want to get stuck on!

You won’t want to miss the [V] Hits Island Parties but if you’re not one of the lucky few to be there in person, don’t worry, you can see all the [V] Hits Island Parties action on Foxtel’s [V] Hits after the event.

Havana Brown kicks off the first [V] Hits Island Party for 2017

Soaking up the sweet sounds of summer presented by Little Green Cider

Chart-topping Australian pop artist and DJ Havana Brown will unleash the freshest beats and dance-floor anthems on Sydney Harbour at this summer’s first [V] Hits Island Party presented by Little Green Cider held on Wednesday January 18, 2017.

Since launching her first hit single as a pop artist, “We Run The Night” which went triple platinum, the already phenomenally successful DJ has steadily taken over the charts as well as the clubs selling over 2.8 million singles worldwide. Havana Brown has toured the world from Tokyo, to Paris to Miami and everywhere in between, as well as supporting the likes of Bruno Mars, Britney, Gaga and Rihanna.

One of the first Australian female artists to make the crossover from DJ to pop artist, Brown’s latest single “Like Lightning” featuring Dawin released in September this year was written by pop star Ke$ha and hit maker Stuart Crichton. Brown holds four consecutive USA #1 Billboard Club Dance singles and her 2013 debut album, Flashing Lights was a Top 10 ARIA smash off the back of her hit single “Warrior”.

This season’s [V] Hits Island Parties exclusive performances carry on from a party tradition set by international superstars Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, Major Lazer, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Charli XCX, and Galantis amongst local artists Hilltop Hoods and Bliss n Eso and many more.

Party goers can enter online at vhits.com.au for the chance to win tickets and a major prize of flights and accommodation to be at the [V] Hits Island Parties on Sydney Harbour.

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Australian superstar Guy Sebastian to perform at the [V] Hits Island Party

As Sydney shines in summer, Australian megastar Guy Sebastian will bring his soul-pop tunes aboard the ultimate party location – the [V] Hits Island Party.

At sunset on Wednesday February 22, Guy Sebastian will sing his latest releases including ‘Mind On You’ from the Part 1 – EP as well as his hit songs in an exclusive live performance for fans with the hottest ticket in town. The [V] Hits Island Party is one island you’ll want to get stuck on!

Fraser Stark, Foxtel’s Arts & Music Channel Manager said, “What a get! When Australia first met Guy Sebastian he impressed us all, naturally, as a really fine singer. Since then, over a long-established career, he has developed into a gifted and prolific songwriter, musician and performer. He really is the complete package and to have Guy Sebastian on the [V] HITS Island to capture an exclusive gig for fans of the channel is a coup and a privilege.”

Since launching onto the music scene in 2003, incredibly talented singer songwriter Guy Sebastian has become one of Australia’s biggest success stories achieving 42 platinum, three gold certifications, and combined album and single sales totalling over 3 million in Australia. Over the course of his career Guy has won the ARIA Award for Highest Selling Single for ‘Angels Brought Me Here’ and ‘Who’s That Girl’, and is the only Australian male artist to have ever achieved six number one singles and two number one albums in chart history. Overall Guy has released 11 top ten singles including the 8x platinum single ‘Battle Scars’, which also went Platinum in the USA making Guy one of the few artists in Australian music history to achieve this.

Guy’s new EP, PART 1 EP is the impressive result of his 18 month songwriting journey which took him back to his gospel and soul roots with a new and creative production style inspired by contemporary electronica. The EP focuses on universal themes of love and celebrating the important things in life, such as career, relationships and family, and follows on from the lead single ‘Set In Stone’ – dedicated to Guy’s wife, Jules Sebastian. PART 1 EP showcases Guy’s impressive songwriting skills with an exciting emphasis on the production process cementing him as one of Australia’s most talented acts able to experiment with a variety of music genres.

This season’s [V] Hits Island Parties exclusive performances carry on from a party tradition set by international superstars Mark Ronson, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Charli XCX, and Galantis amongst local artists Hilltop Hoods, Illy and Havana Brown.

Party goers can enter online at vhits.com.au for the chance to win tickets and a major prize of flights and accommodation to be at the [V] Hits Island Parties on Sydney Harbour.

If you’re not one of the lucky few to be there in person, don’t worry, you can see all the [V] Hits Island Party action on [V] Hits Friday March 3 from 4pm in Tweet The Beat only on Foxtel.

###Alessia Cara to perform at the [V] Hits Island Party

Good vibes, a cider and Alessia Cara – these are three things we’d like to be stranded on the [V] Hits Island Party with this summer!

Let Sydney Harbour provide the stunning backdrop to an exclusive performance by Canadian singer songwriter Alessia Cara on board Sydney’s hottest floating destination – the [V] Hits Island Party. As the sun sets on Wednesday March 1, Alessia will treat [V] Hits Island goers to a VIP gig, performing original tracks from her EP Four Pink Walls and debut album Know-It-All.

Fraser Stark, Foxtel’s Arts & Music Channel Manager said, “The timing couldn’t be more perfect. [V] Hits is all about today’s biggest hits and their star performers and Alessia Cara is a superstar with a massive new multi-platinum single ‘Scars To Your Beautiful ‘ which is Top 10 Billboard and Top 10 ARIA right now. She is one of the brightest and most promising new young stars in the world – part of a new breed of young female artist capturing our imagination through voice, song and substance – not leading with gloss and image alone.”

Alessia Cara is the 20-year-old pocket rocket from Canada taking over the world with her fresh face and old soul. Producing powerful stuff from a teenage voice, her mature pen game is matched by her larger-than-life vocal sound boasting the kind of versatility that makes her a force on the music scene.

Alessia’s debut album ‘Know it All’, a striking standout pop record which now has 663 million streams worldwide, contains the hit singles ‘Scars To Your Beautiful’ (#3 in Australia with Platinum sales and currently Top 10 on US Billboard charts and rising), ‘Here’ and ‘Wild Things’. Her new single ‘How Far I’ll Go’ from the soundtrack to the movie Moana, is gaining traction being the #1 most added song around the country with the video viewed over 36 million times.

Nominated for ‘New Artist of the Year’ at the 2015 American Music Awards, Alessia recently featured in Billboard’s 2017 Grammy Preview issue and partnered up with I Am That Girl, the national movement in the US that works to inspire girls to love, express and be who they are. In 2016, Alessia treated crowds to her unique artistic style at Coachella, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza, as well as joining Coldplay’s A Head Full Of Dreams tour on the European and North American legs as the main supporting act.

This season’s [V] Hits Island Parties exclusive performances carry on from a party tradition set by international superstars Mark Ronson, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Charli XCX, and Galantis amongst local artists Hilltop Hoods, Illy and many more. Alessia Cara joins Havana Brown and Guy Sebastian as this year’s [V] Hits Island Party performers.

Party goers can enter online at vhits.com.au for the chance to win tickets and a major prize of flights and accommodation to be at the [V] Hits Island Parties on Sydney Harbour.

If you’re not one of the lucky few to be there in person, don’t worry, you can see all the [V] Hits Island Party action on [V] Hits Friday March 3 from 4pm in Tweet The Beat only on Foxtel and streamed on Foxtel Play. Follow the fun on Twitter and Instagram @v_hits and Facebook @Channel V Hits and at vhits.com.au.

Very over rated performer and over exposed on radio. Pass.

Tinie Tempah to perform at the [V] Hits Island Party

The energetic British Hip Hop sensation Tinie Tempah will bring his slick style and sound to the ultimate Sydney sunset event – the [V] Hits Island Party.

[V] Hits are wrapping up the summer season with an exclusive harbour performance by English rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Tinie Tempah on Thursday March 9 at the [V] Hits Island Party. The award-winning artist will treat his Island audience to his original hit tracks, as well as new singles ‘Text From Your Ex’ and ‘Chasing Flies’ from his highly anticipated third studio album, YOUTH available on Friday March 31.

Fraser Stark, Foxtel’s Arts & Music Channel Manager said, “We couldn’t think of a more fitting artist to perform at our final [V] Hits Island Party this summer. [V] Hits has been a massive supporter of Tinie Tempah since his very early days and we’re thrilled to host him now on Sydney Harbour and on Foxtel. Tinie is a multi-award winning music, pop culture and fashion leader and this performance is sure to be the perfect full stop on another extraordinary series of Island Parties.”

Tinie Tempah has captured the world with his distinctive British Hip Hop sounds since launching onto the music scene in 2009. The rapper has consistently dominated the charts with a total of six UK No.1s to his name holding the most UK No.1s to-date, for this decade. His brilliant chart impact began in 2010, with his first album Disc-Over shooting his first two singles to No.1 in the UK, ‘Pass out’ and ‘Written In The Stars’.

Tinie has continued his rise to prominence performing at countless high profile live events, from major festivals including Coachella, to the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The rapper has earned numerous awards including Brit Awards for British Breakthrough Act, British Single and BBT Award for Best International Act: UK, and also taken home an Ivor Novello for Best Contemporary Song and Best Newcomer at the MOBOs.

This season’s [V] Hits Island Parties exclusive performances carry on from a party tradition set by international superstars Mark Ronson, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Charli XCX, and Galantis amongst local artists Hilltop Hoods, Illy and many more. Alessia Cara, Guy Sebastian and Havana Brown join Tinie Tempah as this year’s [V] Hits Island Party performers.

Oh fuck yeah

###2017 Billboard Music Awards LIVE on Foxtel

Monday 22 May from 10am AEST on [V] HITS

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards will broadcast LIVE from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas exclusively on Foxtel from 10am on Monday May 22 only on [V] HITS. This year’s award ceremony will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations, and highly anticipated pop culture moments over the three hour special. Performances throughout the show will include superstars Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Celine Dion, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, and Nicki Minaj.

Céline Dion, seven-time Billboard Music Award-winning artist and current Las Vegas resident, will perform her colossal hit “My Heart Will Go On”. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the emotional and powerful ballad, which became the anthem of one of the top-grossing films of all-time, Titanic. “My Heart Will Go On” received numerous accolades as well as an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award, and reached No. 1 in several countries including Australia.

Cher, the Oscar-winning pop music legend and three-time Billboard Music Awards winner, will be honored with the prestigious ICON Award at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. One of the most dominant figures in music and entertainment for more than six decades, Cher became the first artist to have a No. 1 single on a Billboard chart in each decade from the 1960s to the 2010s. As part of her appearance, Cher will perform her chart-topping 1998 single “Believe” marking Cher’s first awards show performance in over 15 years.

2017 Billboard Music Awards nominations include a cross section of artists with many seeing more nods than ever. Drake and The Chainsmokers lead the pack with 22 nominations each, tying the all-time record for most nominations in a single year. Drake’s nominations include Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album. The Chainsmokers’ nominations include double nods in six categories: Top Dance/Electronic Album, Top Hot 100 Song, Top Selling Song, Top Radio Song, Top Collaboration and Top Dance/Electronic Song, with single nominations in 10 other categories.

Twenty One Pilots received the third most nominations at 17 including Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, and three nominations in the Top Rock Song category. Rihanna received the fourth most nominations at 14 including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and a double nomination for Top R&B Song. Returning winners from 2016, who also received nominations this year include Adele, Justin Bieber, Luke Bryan, Lauren Daigle, Drake, Kirk Franklin, Enrique Iglesias, Nicky Jam, Wiz Khalifa, Major Lazer, Rihanna, Chris Stapleton, The Weeknd, Twenty One Pilots, and more.

Follow the fun on Twitter and Instagram @v_hits and Facebook @ChannelVHits and at vhits.com.au. For the latest Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) news, exclusive content and more, be sure to follow the BBMAs on social media and join the conversation by using the official hashtag, #BBMAs.

The A-Pop Show

Tuesdays from June 6 at 8pm on [V] HITS

With banging beats, wicked dance moves, killer raps, soaring vocals and immersive video clips, Asian Pop is the latest craze taking the music world - and [V] HITS - by storm. Join [V] HITS each week for an hour of the biggest K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and T-pop hits and discover a whole new world of pop from Korea’s boy band BTS to Japan’s singer-songwriter Utada.

We all know Psy, but what other pop-tastic gold does Asia have on offer? The A-Pop Show will play a mix of new and old songs, profile the biggest artists in each sub-genre, and also chat with some of the biggest A-Pop fans.

Fraser Stark, Foxtel’s Arts & Music Channel Manager said, “The huge and passionate Asian Pop fan base here in Australia continues to grow and we’re very excited to get behind the A-Pop genre bringing the latest and favourite hits to Foxtel. It’s testament to the success of A-Pop artists in our local market to see a sold out BTS show last week in Sydney, and the KCON festival scheduled for the first time in Australia this year.”

Thanks to a massive fan base that stretches around the globe with a staggering 5.9 million Twitter followers and another 3.6 million on Instagram, K-Pop’s BTS overtook pop superstars like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to capture the Top Social Artist Award during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with over 300 million votes. BTS made global headlines by announcing they would be in Las Vegas for the Billboard Music Awards ceremony, and their presence dominated social media during the red carpet.

Tune in to [V] HITS Tuesdays from June 6 at 8pm – or stream instantly on Foxtel Play – to see the latest and greatest in A-Pop hits and pick up the best of what the Asian Pop scene is putting down.

###Jessica Mauboy “All the Hits”

Premieres Friday 21 July 21 at 8pm

Celebrate Jessica Mauboy’s incredible and diverse music with her “All the Hits” Live national tour filmed exclusively for Foxtel, premiering Friday July 21 at 8pm only on [V] Hits. One of Australia’s most successful artists, Jessica Mauboy is an award-winning singer, songwriter and actress whose talents span across the entertainment industry and musical genres from her roots in country, to dance, ballads and R&B hits.

Mauboy’s “All the Hits” Live 90-minute special was recorded from Sydney’s ICC Theatre in April 2017 and takes viewers on a musical journey through her successful career starting with her pre-Australian Idol country covers LeAnn Rimes’ Blue and Tammy Wynette’s Stand By Your Man. Performances also include all the hits that have made Mauboy one of Australia’s favourite artists from her Top 10 albums including her first number one hit Burn, as well as Never Be the Same, This Ain’t Love, Beautiful, Inescapable, Pop a Bottle, and many more.

Throughout the special Mauboy sings local classics Better Be Home Soon (Crowded House) and Flame Trees (Cold Chisel), and also delivers Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing. Rounding out the show are songs from Mauboy’s film and television acting roles including Home to Me, an original from The Secret Daughter TV series soundtrack, and Merle Haggard’s Today I Started Loving You Again from The Sapphires movie.

Fraser Stark, Foxtel’s Arts & Music Channel Manager said, “Ever since Jessica Mauboy was discovered over a decade ago, Australia has fallen in love with this dazzling and accomplished performer. If you missed the mind-blowing “All the Hits” Live tour, Foxtel has you covered bringing Jess’s remarkable anthology exclusive to [V] Hits available to all Foxtel subscribers.”

It’s been almost 8 years to the day, but [V] Hits finally has a new on-air presentation package! :raised_hands:
They also appear to have dropped the ‘hits’ name, now simply ‘[V]’. Same format, however.

Here’s a few caps:
Bumpers:

On-screen Graphics:

Promos:

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Yep, logo and name has changed on the Foxtel guide too.

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I didn’t mind the V Hits look, but it had been around way too long.

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