Shaw adds 15 new Galaxie Music Channels - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2012-01-11, 02:17 PM

Shaw Cable said this week that it has added fifteen new Galaxie music channels to its digital cable line-up.

The new channels, which are available now CanadThe new channels, have a focus on cultural music, with stations ranging from Bollywood Hits, to Arabic, to Guangdong. Three channels appealing to young adults have also been added.

In total, Shaw now offers subscribers fifty-five Galaxie music stations as part of its digital television package. The channels can be accessed by tuning into channels in the 400 range, or by streaming them online. Online streaming and channel information can be found on the Shaw website.

The new music channels include:

Canadian Indie
Headbangers
Hip Hop
Latino Urbano
Today's Latin Pop
Guangdong
Mando Pop
The Asian Flavour
Bollywood Hits
Punjabi
Hindi Gold
Sounds of South India
Classical India
World Carnival
Arabic

hugh · 2012-01-11, 05:36 PM

Is it my imagination or is Shaw focusing a lot more on Ethnic communities? Certainly this is a nice add-on for South Asian communities.

JasonB · 2012-01-11, 05:44 PM

The bundles under SPP seem cheaper too.

I'm liking the Latin music channels, even though I don't have a salsa bone in my body

I'd guess that Shaw may still be under-representing ethnic communities on a population basis, but there's only so much content out there.

Mixar69 · 2012-01-11, 10:08 PM

I'm liking the Headbangers music station. Rock on Shaw.

ssbtech · 2012-01-12, 12:32 AM

I'll ask again...

Does Shaw track music channel usage at all?

Jetranger · 2012-01-12, 01:46 AM

I have been told by a Shaw manager, in the not so distant past, that they do not actually 'track' any usage through the STBs but I just find that too hard to believe. There is so much valuable data to be had by gathering that kind of info to just let it go by the wayside. Anyone who doesn't think Big Brother is watching is just kidding themselves, I believe.

2012-01-11, 02:17 PM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Shaw adds 15 new Galaxie Music Channels Shaw Cable said this week that it has added fifteen new Galaxie music channels to its digital cable line-up. The new channels, which are available now CanadThe new channels, have a focus on cultural music, with stations ranging from Bollywood Hits, to Arabic, to Guangdong. Three channels appealing to young adults have also been added. In total, Shaw now offers subscribers fifty-five Galaxie music stations as part of its digital television package. The channels can be accessed by tuning into channels in the 400 range, or by streaming them online. Online streaming and channel information can be found on the Shaw website. The new music channels include: Canadian Indie Headbangers Hip Hop Latino Urbano Today's Latin Pop Guangdong Mando Pop The Asian Flavour Bollywood Hits Punjabi Hindi Gold Sounds of South India Classical India World Carnival Arabic __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2012-01-11, 05:36 PM	#2
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Is it my imagination or is Shaw focusing a lot more on Ethnic communities? Certainly this is a nice add-on for South Asian communities. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2012-01-11, 10:08 PM	#4
Mixar69 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 666	I'm liking the Headbangers music station. Rock on Shaw. __________________ Shaw Gateway + 2 Portals, DCT 6412, DCT 3080, Sony 46' LCD, Sony 32' LCD, XBOX360 Slim, PS3 , Nintendo WII

2012-01-12, 01:46 AM	#6
Jetranger Premium Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary SonyTVs,ShawGateway&6Portals DCX3400, Pace 770D, 5ShawExpanders:3WD,1Sgt,1iOmga Harmony One Posts: 3,343	I have been told by a Shaw manager, in the not so distant past, that they do not actually 'track' any usage through the STBs but I just find that too hard to believe. There is so much valuable data to be had by gathering that kind of info to just let it go by the wayside. Anyone who doesn't think Big Brother is watching is just kidding themselves, I believe. __________________ If you want more then ask for it rather than going hungry. If you want more than I have then you should ask. They're going to park their car over there.

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2012-01-11, 05:44 PM	#3
JasonB Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 174	The bundles under SPP seem cheaper too. I'm liking the Latin music channels, even though I don't have a salsa bone in my body I'd guess that Shaw may still be under-representing ethnic communities on a population basis, but there's only so much content out there.

2012-01-12, 12:32 AM	#5
ssbtech Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 492	I'll ask again... Does Shaw track music channel usage at all?