Ovation Channel

Ovation Channel
Ovation
Ovation Channel Logo
Launched 1 June 1997[1]
Owned by Independent Entertainment
Picture format 576i (SDTV 16:9)
Audience share 0.2% (February 2008, [2])
Slogan You're Invited
Country Australia Australia
Headquarters North Ryde
Website ovationchannel.com.au
Availability
Satellite
Austar Channel 134
Cable
Austar Channel 134
Optus TV Channel 134
IPTV
Fetch TV Channel 203

The Ovation Channel was created by Optus Television to "present dance, opera, theatre, literature, jazz, classical music, design and even fashion, food and wine", modelling it on Canada's Bravo!.[1][3]

In March 2006, management of the channel was given to Independent Entertainment, a company run by former SBS head Paddy Conroy under a deal that would see Optus retain ownership until 2009.[4]

In November 2009, it was announced that Foxtel had declined to continue broadcasting Ovation on its platform in 2010.[5] A few days later it was announced that a new arts and entertainment channel run by SBS Television would be replacing Ovation.[6] It has been said the channel will close early 2010. The following statement was taken from the Ovation Channel's website:

The Ovation Channel has been advised that from early next year it will no longer be broadcast on Foxtel. As a result Ovation will also not be available on Austar. In the meantime, Ovation will continue to provide you with the excellent arts and entertainment programming that you have enjoyed for over 13 years. Ovation thanks you, its large and loyal audience, and invites you to make a comment if you wish.

In March 2010 it was announced that the channel would become a la carte from 1 June on the Foxtel and Austar platforms.[7]

It is currently available in Australia on subscription services Austar, Fetch TV and Optus. It was formerly available on SelecTV until the closure of its English service in late 2010.[8]

Program Categories include:

  • Art and design
  • Australian series
  • Ballet and dance
  • Classical music and opera
  • Concerts, jazz and song
  • Drama, theatre and film
  • Literature
  • People and profiles
  • Specials and musicals

External links

References

  1. ^ a b Freeman, Jane (1 June 1997). "A festival in your living room". Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, Australia: Fairfax Media): p. 15. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news970601_0098_8556. Retrieved 17 January 2010. 
  2. ^ Ratings Week 5 (27/1/2008 - 2/2/2008)
  3. ^ Freeman, Jane (8 June 1997). "Applause for an arts adventure". Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, Australia: Fairfax Media): p. 13. 
  4. ^ George, Sandy (28 March 2006). "Aussies' improved standing at Ovation". The Australian: p. 3. 
  5. ^ Knox, David (28 November 2009). "Foxtel to axe Ovation Channel". tvtonight.com.au. http://tvtonight.com.au/2009/11/foxtel-to-axe-ovation-channel.html. Retrieved 3 February 2010. 
  6. ^ Knox, David (30 November 2009). "New SBS Arts channel to replace Ovation". tvtonight.com.au. http://tvtonight.com.au/2009/11/new-sbs-arts-channel-to-replace-ovation.html. Retrieved 3 February 2010. 
  7. ^ Knox, David (31 March 2010). "Ovation charts solo path". tvtonight.com.au. http://tvtonight.com.au/2010/03/ovation-charts-solo-path.html. Retrieved 4 April 2010. 
  8. ^ Chessell, James (20 August 2010). "Bruce Gordon's SelecTV to make changes". The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/city-beat/bruce-gordons-selectv-to-make-changes/story-fn4xq4cj-1225907617882. Retrieved 20 August 2010. 



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