MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian specialty television channel devoted to music videos and related programming. Launched on August 31, 1984 by CHUM Limited, it was Canada’s first channel dedicated to music videos and was modeled after the MTV format in the United States. The channel combined round‑the‑clock music video rotations with live hosted segments by Video Jockeys (VJs), artist interviews, and countdowns, creating a national platform for music discovery and youth culture.
MuchMusic played a pivotal role in promoting Canadian artists and genres, helping to launch the careers of
Over the years, MuchMusic faced competition from other music and specialty channels as well as online platforms.