Sky Glass And Stream Getting 5 New Music Channels

Good news for music lovers using Sky’s streaming platforms – a selection of popular NOW music channels is finally making its way to Sky Glass and Sky Stream on November 20, 2024.

The move will bring five additional music channels to these platforms, including Clubland TV, NOW 70s and the seasonal NOW XMAS (see the full list below).

• Update: The launch was cancelled at the last minute – here’s why.

These additions will finally expand the music offering for Sky’s streaming customers, which has been lacking since the closure of Channel 4’s music channels earlier this year.

Sky’s Different Platforms

While Sky Q (and older Sky boxes) rely on traditional satellite dishes, Sky Glass and Sky Stream are the broadcaster’s broadband-based offerings.

Sky Glass comes integrated into a dedicated TV set, whilst Sky Stream is a small box that works with any television. 

Both devices work with any broadband provider – so you don’t have to be a Sky Broadband subscriber (unlike similar devices from Virgin Media TV and EE TV).

Since their launch, these streaming platforms haven’t offered quite the same channel lineup as their satellite-based sibling, Sky Q.

This has been particularly noticeable in the music category, where several popular channels were conspicuously absent.

Music Channels on Sky Stream / Glass

The timing of this expansion couldn’t be better. Earlier this year, we saw Channel 4 shutting down its entire Box network of music channels, including 4Music, The Box, Kiss, Magic, and Kerrang!.

Therefore, currently, Sky Glass and Stream users have access to just a handful of music channels:

• MTV (137)
• MTV Music (350)
• MTV Hits (351)
• MTV 90s (352)
• MTV 80s (353)
• B4U Music (712)

Sky Q users have a longer list of music channels, including the NOW music channels, as well as retro music channels from That’s TV.

The New Additions: What’s Coming?

The NOW music channels (not to be confused with Sky’s own NOW streaming service), operated by Universal Music UK, have built a strong following through their presence on Sky Q and Freeview.

Here’s what Sky Glass and Stream users can look forward to from November 20:

Clubland TV (Channel 354): A paradise for dance music fans, featuring classic club anthems, dance hits, and electronic music from across the decades.

NOW 70s (Channel 355): Taking viewers back to the era of disco and glam rock, with hits from ABBA, Queen, and other 70s icons.

NOW 80s (Channel 356): Dedicated to the decade that gave us synthpop, new wave, and hair metal, playing everything from Duran Duran to Madonna.

NOW XMAS (Channel 357): A seasonal treat featuring festive favourites.

NOW ROCK (Channel 358): Catering to rock music fans with a mix of classic rock, metal, and alternative tracks from across the decades.

The channels will be automatically added to eligible Sky Glass and Stream devices on November 20, as part of the Sky Ultimate package – with no additional subscription required.

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