Triple J TV
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting, Music, Youth entertainment |
| Founded | July 28, 2006 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Music television programming, Live concerts, Interviews, Comedy, Current affairs, Documentaries |
| Website | www |
triple j tv (presented in all lowercase) was an Australian television series broadcast on ABC1, ABC2, and online starting from July 2006. It functioned as the visual media counterpart to the national radio station Triple J, focusing on a youth demographic with content spanning music, interviews, comedy, current affairs, and documentaries.
Linda Bracken, manager of Triple J, emphasized that expanding into video content was crucial for staying connected with young audiences beyond radio. Initially launched under the name jtv, its premiere aired on 28 July 2006, featuring a live performance by You Am I recorded at Sydney’s Hyde Park Barracks. ABC1 allocated six hours weekly to triple j tv programming, predominantly scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Programmes
Currently broadcast shows comprise:
- jtv live (various slots on ABC1 and ABC2) – live concert presentations akin to Triple J's Live at the Wireless radio series
- Hack Live – live discussion forums tackling significant issues relevant to Australian youth, modeled after the Hack radio format
Previously aired programmes included:
- triple j tv with The Doctor (Monday 9:05pm ABC2; late Friday ABC1) – weekly segments featuring The Doctor
- triple j tv (late Friday ABC1; Monday ABC2) – behind-the-scenes footage comprising interviews, live sessions, and Hack features
- The Hack Half Hour (Monday 8:30pm ABC2) – Steve Cannane exploring topics pertinent to young Australians
- jtv (Friday ABC1) – an insider’s view of Triple J with interviews and musical performances
- jtv Saturday (Saturday mornings on ABC1) – a music video countdown hosted by Rosie Beaton, showcasing the Top 20 Super Request tracks selected by listeners and viewers
- jtv XL (Tuesday ABC2) – an extended edition of Friday’s jtv, often including lengthier interviews
- The Urban Monkey with Murray Foote – a comedy series created by Sam Simmons
See also
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