Foxtel re-structures music channels group to launch new arts and music division
Foxtel has re-structured its music channels group, creating new arts and music division for its owned and operated brands within the Foxtel Networks Australia portfolio.
Foxtel Arts, the dedicated HD Arts channel, and Foxtel’s suite of music channels – V Hits, Max, Foxtel Smooth and CMC – will now be managed as a combined team under newly-appointed group channel manager, Foxtel arts and music, Fraser Stark.
Brian Walsh, Foxtel executive director of television, said: “Foxtel is Australia’s only television company providing the local music industry and Arts communities with specially curated, locally produced channels.
“To further strengthen and consolidate our position, it made sense to combine our brands under one group. Foxtel’s music and arts channels are a key strategic content strand and we’re the only ones doing it in the television space in this country.
“It is important to us as a company and our on-going commitment to the music industry to continue to showcase the works of musicians, artists, performers and storytellers. We are proud to be the home of music television with unique, specialised music brands and content that Australians love.”
“Fraser Stark has done an exceptional job building and refining Foxtel Arts since its launch last year. His energy, imagination and commercial approach will build on the exceptional talents of the arts and music team to provide a complete music and live performance offering.”
Stark said: “I am incredibly excited about this new opportunity and there is great synergy between the arts and music brands. I look forward to leading the strong and passionate music team to continue providing these great channels for Foxtel’s viewers.”
The new team structure will commence from Monday, August 29. Fraser will report to Foxtel Networks Australia’s head of channels, Stephen Baldwin.
Rebecca Batties, who had led the music portfolio for the past two years, resigned earlier this month.
Walsh said: “I would like to acknowledge Rebecca’s terrific contribution to the company and wish her well with her next endeavour.”
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With Foxtel market share dropping to pay-for-views, like stan etc, you’d think you would give it’s customers what they want. Which is to choose any extra channels they want, at a cost per channel, on top of basic pack. Simple !
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I am seeking clarification on what is going to happen to Country Music channel I use it all day everyday and if it disappears then i will have to reconsider my subscription to Foxtel
In the mean time why cant i request songs of the artist’s i like to support like i used to be able to do. Also why all the secrecy one minute i was able to access the website with all its information of the program artists and songs as well as events. Now nothing.
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