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Formerly MTV2, MTV Rocks (formerly MTV2), is an alternative music channel operated by Viacom International. The channel is widely available throughout Europe on subscription satellite and digital television services.
Launched in 1998, it was rebranded MTV Rocks in March 2010. The channel concentrates on providing a place for new music and upcoming artists in the areas of rock, punk, indie, metal and similar genres. Programmes include the 10 Biggest Tracks Right Now, Biggest! Hottest! Loudest! and #RocksTrending. MTV Rocks is available on Sky channel 354 and Virgin 315.
Since August, 2011, MTV, MTV Rocks, MTV Dance, MTV Classic, MTV Music, MTV Base, MTV Hits, VH1 and Viva all close down between 3 am and 6 am (excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day), ending the era of a 24-hour music channel. The unused hours are used for Teleshopping.
Programme Maker:
Viacom International
Schedule Times:
MTV Rocks schedule can be found here.
Pre-recorded:
All of MTV Rocks' content is pre-recorded.
Target Audience:
Aged 16-34 alternative music fans.
Stats:
We cannot issue audience figures due to contractual restraints. Please visit BARB at www.barb.co.uk
Tips for PRs:
- No editorial contacts information provided. Please call listed switchboard number or access main MTV outlet page for any queries.
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Background and format: Formerly MTV2, MTV Rocks (formerly MTV2), is an alternative music channel operated by Viacom International. The channel is widely available throughout Europe on subscription satellite and digital television services. Launched in 1998, it was rebranded MTV Rocks in March 2010. The channel concentrates on providing a place for new music and upcoming artists in the areas of rock, punk, indie, metal and similar genres. Programmes include the 10 Biggest Tracks Right Now, Biggest! Hottest! Loudest! and #RocksTrending. MTV Rocks is available on Sky channel 354 and Virgin 315. Since August, 2011, MTV, MTV Rocks, MTV Dance, MTV Classic, MTV Music, MTV Base, MTV Hits, VH1 and Viva all close down between 3 am and 6 am (excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day), ending the era of a 24-hour music channel. The unused hours are used for Teleshopping. Programme Maker: Viacom International Schedule Times: MTV Rocks schedule can be found here. Pre-recorded: All of MTV Rocks' content is pre-recorded. Target Audience: Aged 16-34 alternative music fans. Stats: We cannot issue audience figures due to contractual restraints. Please visit BARB at www.barb.co.uk Tips for PRs: - No editorial contacts information provided. Please call listed switchboard number or access main MTV outlet page for any queries.
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