NickMusic EMEA
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music television |
| Predecessor | Nick Hits |
| Founded | August 2, 2007 |
| Fate | Planned closure on 31 December 2025 |
Area served | Global (Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand) |
| Owner | Paramount Networks EMEAA |
NickMusic (previously known as Nick Hits) is a global music television channel under the ownership of Paramount Networks EMEAA, specializing in contemporary pop music.
History
The channel was originally introduced on 2 August 2007 in Belgium and the Netherlands under the name Nick Hits, initially broadcasting Dutch promotional content. It underwent a rebranding to become NickMusic on 1 February 2017.
On 1 July 2020, the channel transitioned to a delocalized format by eliminating localized promos and advertisements, while simultaneously expanding its availability to Australia by taking over the slot previously held by [V]. Shortly thereafter, it became accessible in New Zealand. Subsequently, on 1 June 2021, NickMusic replaced MTV Music 24 throughout Europe and further extended its distribution to regions including Africa and the Middle East. In response to EU regulatory requirements following Brexit, the channel obtained a broadcasting license from the Czech Republic, chosen for its relatively lenient regulations, although its editorial operations remained based in London.
Paramount declared that this iteration of NickMusic will discontinue broadcasting on 31 December 2025 as part of a wider shutdown involving several other channels.