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Foxtel ends stand-off with Universal Music

Universal Music acts will return to [V] HITS, MAX, Smooth and CMC from August.

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Foxtel and Universal Music Australia have ended a lengthy disagreement over “commercial issues” that saw acts dropped from channels including [V] HITS, MAX, Smooth and CMC last November.

They will return from August 1st, with both sides now singing a more harmonious song.

Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director of Television, said: “We are very pleased to achieve this landmark deal with Universal Music and my thanks to George Ash and his team for working to a satisfactory resolution. The finalisation of this deal sets us up to revitalise our full suite of music channels moving forward.

“The recent re-fresh of [V] Hits is delivering very strong ratings and customer engagement with the younger demographic, who love the non-stop music format. MAX, Foxtel Smooth and CMC will continue to broadcast the best choice of contemporary, classic and country music for lovers of the genre.”

George Ash, President of Universal Music Asia Pacific, said: “We are thrilled to continue our great partnership with Foxtel, and we’re looking forward to working with Brian Walsh and his fantastic team to bring exceptional new music to all Foxtel subscribers.”

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  1. Was going to say good news, as finally we can stop seeing the same film clips on constant rotation at the gym, but Jetts has recently ended it’s Foxtel subscription across its clubs and phasing it out.

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