Comcast and MTV Networks announced this week the debut of MHD: Music High-Definition on Comcast's HDTV lineup. The channel launching this month on many Comcast cable systems, giving viewers the opportunity to enjoy a non-stop lineup of HD music programs, as well as the first-ever simulcast of MTV's Video Music Awards in high definition. MHD will include musical programming from MTV, VH1 and CMT, such as MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers and CMT Crossroads, as well as original concert series.
"With MHD on Comcast, fans will feel like they're in the concert hall with the artists they love," said Page Thompson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Video Services for Comcast. "Music programming is a perfect fit for HDTV, and we're excited to expand our service with the addition of MHD, giving our customers even more of the high-definition programming they want to watch."
In addition to MHD's regular lineup of HD music programming, for the first time, MHD viewers will be able to watch an HD simulcast of the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), taking place August 31 at Radio City in New York City. Also, beginning later this fall, Comcast and MHD will make selected HD music programming available as part of Comcast's ON DEMAND video-on-demand service, bringing viewers the convenience of watching their favorite MHD programs any time they want.
"Live concerts and music programming are in the 'top three' when it comes to what people want from a high-definition channel, and MHD will deliver the biggest artists to Comcast subscribers," said Eric Sherman, Senior Vice President and General Manager for MHD, VH1 Classic and VH1 Digital Television. "We are very excited to launch in anticipation of the first-ever high-definition simulcast of the MTV Video Music Awards and look forward to showcasing all of MTV, VH1 and CMT's tent pole events in the future."
The debut of MHD complements the extensive music offerings currently available to Comcast Digital Cable customers, including dozens of commercial-free digital music channels; hundreds of music videos, concert performances and karaoke songs available on Comcast's signature ON DEMAND service; and popular music networks.
