Singapore/ Manila – Viacom International Media Networks Asia has launched MTV Live HD’s in the Philippines through Cignal, owned and operated by MediaScape Inc. Available since March 1, MTV Live HD is broadcast in 1080i High-Definition and Dolby Surround 5.1 on the. The channel’s programming line-up consists of music-based programming that is original, acquired and from the MTV library, including music festivals, live performances, music documentaries and original productions. … [Read more...] about MTV makes Cignals
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Asia’s got rhythm
Cannes – The search for Asia’s next top English band has begun. The Bandwagon, a regional music-reality television series, will be produced in Singapore, centring around the search for individual band members from all over Asia to form a group that will be marketed and distributed internationally. This winning band will receive an international recording deal with Sire Records and an opportunity to work with its founders – Richard Gottehrer and Seymour Stein – two of the … [Read more...] about Asia’s got rhythm
New radio station caters to niche segment
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has awarded the FM92.0 radio frequency to SPH Unionworks, making way for the launch of a new commercial free-to-air women and family-oriented radio station. The award follows a public tender launched by MDA on 29 March 2011 for the allocation of two vacant FM frequencies – FM89.3 and FM92.0 – to be operated as either commercial or not-for-profit (public interest) radio stations. MDA received a total of 11 valid bids from five … [Read more...] about New radio station caters to niche segment
Life’s philosophies
Mumbai – Life OK, the new Hindi general entertainment brand launched by Star India, goes on air this weekend. The channel aims to connect with its viewers through its “Life is Good” philosophy. Sanjay Gupta, COO Star India, said at the launch, "Recognizing the importance of youth, the brand will be launched via a week long digital engagement plan and the biggest online concert ever with an eight-hour long Life OK Rockathon exclusively for the web.” The marquee shows of … [Read more...] about Life’s philosophies
Concerts from the couch
Singapore – StarHub TV is launching a new bundle, the iConcerts pack, on 15 December. The bundle includes three channels – iConcerts, iConcerts HD and iConcerts On Demand. iConcerts has more than 200 concerts and music programmes lined up every month, featuring acts from current music sensations such as Katy Perry and Linkin Park, to legendary performers like Eric Clapton and Bob Marley. iConcerts HD is a mirror service of iConcerts, where viewers can catch all content in high … [Read more...] about Concerts from the couch
Up close and personal
Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV today unveiled plans for the 2012 launch of a local version of MTV Sessions, the multiplatform music showcase, that will be shot in front of a LIVE audience in Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa. The first episode of the four-part series features Taiwanese recording artist Vanness Wu, and will be recorded in HD. It premieres on MTV South East Asia on 1 January 2012, with additional exclusive content available online at www.mtvasia.com/mtvsessions. Like other versions of … [Read more...] about Up close and personal