Bpm:tv
Encyclopedia
bpm:tv is a Canadian
English language
Category B specialty channel
owned by Stornoway Communications
. bpm:tv's programming is devoted to dance, club lifestyle
, and dance music- electronica
, house
, techno, eurodance
, trance
, and other similar genres.
called Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership, was granted approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called The Dance Channel, described as "a national English-language Category 2 specialty television service devoted to all aspects of dance."
The channel was launched on September 7, 2001 as bpm:tv with a schedule largely focused on music video programming focusing on electronic dance music
.
In January 2004, the CRTC approved an application that would see Stornoway acquire Cogeco's interest in the service.
The majority of bpm:tv's schedule is made up of music video-based programs. Other programs feature artist profiles, concerts, dance programming, club lifestyle programs, and more.
Canada
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English language
English language
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Category B specialty channel
Specialty channel
A specialty channel can be a commercial broadcasting or non-commercial television channel which consists of television programming focused on a single genre, subject or targeted television market at a specific demographic....
owned by Stornoway Communications
Stornoway Communications
Stornoway Communications is a privately held Canadian broadcasting and production company based in Toronto, Ontario.Stornoway Communications broadcasting assets include three digital cable television channels:* bpm:tv; a dance music and nightlife channel...
. bpm:tv's programming is devoted to dance, club lifestyle
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
, and dance music- electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
, house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
, techno, eurodance
Eurodance
Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s or early 1990s primarily in Europe. It combines many elements from House, Techno, Hi-NRG and especially Italo-Disco...
, trance
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
, and other similar genres.
History
In November 2000, a partnership between Stornoway Communications and CogecoCogeco
Cogeco Inc. is a Canadian media and communications company. The name is an acronym for Compagnie Générale de Communication .-History:...
called Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership, was granted approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called The Dance Channel, described as "a national English-language Category 2 specialty television service devoted to all aspects of dance."
The channel was launched on September 7, 2001 as bpm:tv with a schedule largely focused on music video programming focusing on electronic dance music
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
.
In January 2004, the CRTC approved an application that would see Stornoway acquire Cogeco's interest in the service.
Programming
The majority of bpm:tv's schedule is made up of music video-based programs. Other programs feature artist profiles, concerts, dance programming, club lifestyle programs, and more.
Current
- Jorie Brown
- DJ Marky D
- Scott FoxScott FoxScott Fox is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was a replacement player for the Houston Oilers during the players strike in the 1987 NFL season. He played in 2 games and had 1 sack. He played college football at Austin Peay State. He was 6'2"...
- Louie Lavella
- Miss Raquel
- Jeff Rustia
- Scott Willats
Past
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Chris Sheppard (DJ) Chris Sheppard is a Canadian, as well as a former radio DJ and musician. He was one of the leading figures in the Canadian dance music scene in the 1980s and 1990s.... |