NME TV to launch on Freesat

NME TV is launching on Freesat, the free-to-air digital satellite TV platform.

The channel, which provides music charts, breaking music news and the latest videos, will now be available to the 800,000 homes with Freesat.

NME TV will automatically be added via viewers’ Freesat TVs or digital boxes.

Paul Cheal, NME publishing director, said: “By joining Freesat, NME TV gains access to an important new audience across the UK, marking another exciting step in the evolution of the NME brand.”

Emma Scott, Freesat managing director, said: “We are dedicated to delivering a wide range of high quality entertainment to our viewers and are delighted to add an iconic brand such as NME TV to the Freesat service.

“The addition of this new channel complements our current music offering, bringing yet another great brand to our portfolio of over 140 channels and services.”