[ { "role": "user", "content": "Could%20you%20please%20give%20me%20a%20listing%20of%20Foxtel%20Music%20channels%3F" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Here\u2019s the current lineup of Foxtel\u2019s *Music Video & Audio Channels* as of **1 July 2025**, following a major overhaul. The channels are grouped by their provider \u2014 **Nightlife Music** (video), **Vevo** (video), and **LiSTNR** (audio). ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nNightlife Music (ad-free video channels; locally programmed on Foxtel and BINGE):\n\n| Channel Number | Channel Name | Description |\n|----------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 801 | Trending | Top pop hits & chart/TikTok predictions |\n| 802 | Kids | Programming for kids, tweens & teens (clean/pop) |\n| 803 | Club | Dance, electronic & club music |\n| 804 | Retro | Hits from the \u201970s, \u201980s & \u201990s |\n| 805 | CMC | Country music 24/7 |\n| 806 | Max | Easy listening classics + contemporary hits |\n| 807 | Australian Played | Music from Australian artists only \u2014 classics + emerging talent | ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nVevo (video channels; expanded lineup; IP-only on Foxtel IP iQ4+; live as of 1 July 2025) ([if.com.au](https://if.com.au/foxtel-group-launches-34-new-music-channels/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- Vevo 70s \u2014 Seventies hits across pop, rock, country, etc. ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) \n- Vevo Country \u2014 Country hits from international & Australian artists. ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) \n- Vevo Pop, Vevo Rock, Vevo 90s, Vevo 2K \u2014 existing channels in the Vevo suite also continue on. ([if.com.au](https://if.com.au/foxtel-group-launches-34-new-music-channels/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nLiSTNR Audio Channels (audio-only, curated playlists; for Foxtel IP connected customers; coming \u201csoon\u201d) ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- Includes around **25 audio channels** featuring genres like Classic Rock, Country, Indie & Alt, Chill & Acoustic, Roadtrip Anthems, etc. ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) \n- Based on audio content from SCA\u2019s radio brands e.g. Triple M, The Hit Network, etc. ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nChannels That Were Discontinued (as of end of **June 2025**) ([au.rollingstone.com](https://au.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/music-channels-scrapped-foxtel-77712/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- MTV Hits (801), Nick Music (802), MTV Club (803), MTV 80s (804), CMT (805) \u2014 all removed from Foxtel\u2019s video lineup. ([au.rollingstone.com](https://au.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/music-channels-scrapped-foxtel-77712/?utm_source=openai)) \n- Most of the 30+ *Stingray-powered audio channels* (e.g. 70s-2000s Hits, Chillout Lounge, Soft Hits, etc.) were also discontinued from 1 July 2025. ([tvblackbox.com.au](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2025/06/11/foxtel-continues-music-shake-up-as-audio-channels-set-to-depart/?utm_source=openai)) \n\n---\n\nIf you want channel listings for *your package*, tell me which region and whether you're using Foxtel via cable, satellite, or streaming \u2014 I can confirm exact channel numbers for your setup." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Yes%20I%20would%20like%20a%20listing%20for%20all%20music%20channels%20in%20the%20800%27s%20please." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Here is a list of *Foxtel Music Video & Audio* channels in the **800-series** (linear music channels) as of **1 July 2025**. These reflect the current lineup after major changes foreshadowed in June 2025. Sources cited. \n\n---\n\n### \ud83c\udfb5 Current Video Music Channels (800-series)\n\nThese are **video/music video channels** (not audio-only), delivered via Nightlife Music and Vevo. ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Channel Number | Channel Name | Content Description |\n|----------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 801 | Trending | Pop hits, chart toppers & trending tracks (including TikTok-influenced) ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 802 | Kids | Clean pop, music for kids/tweens/teens (morning-afternoon-evening segmentation) ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 803 | Club | Dance / electronic / club music ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 804 | Retro | Classic hits from the \u201970s, \u201980s & \u201990s ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 805 | CMC | Country music 24/7 ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 806 | Max | Easy listening classics + contemporary hits ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 807 | Australian Played | All-Australian artists: classics, new releases, and emerging talent ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### \ud83c\udfa7 Vevo Channels in the 800-series (IP-streamed)\n\nFor Foxtel customers with **iQ4+ (IP connection)**, there are additional *Vevo* video music channels. These are also in the 800-range. ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Channel Number | Vevo Channel Name | Genre / Focus |\n|----------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------|\n| 813 | Vevo 70s | Songs from the 1970s across genres ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 815 | Vevo Country | Country hits (Australian + international) ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| *Other Vevo channels* currently include: | Vevo Pop, Vevo Rock, Vevo 90s, Vevo 2K \u2014 exact channel numbers vary by device/location. ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you give me your specific system (e.g. Foxtel via satellite, IP box, or your postcode/region), I can map *all* the channel numbers for your setup (sometimes audio + video overlaps differ by device)." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I%20am%20in%20Brisbane%2C%20Qld%20and%20have%20a%20IQ4%20Set-Top%20Box." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Here are the Foxtel *800s music channels* for **Brisbane, QLD** using an **iQ4 IP-connected** set-top box, based on the latest refresh which took effect from **1 July 2025**. These include linear video/music video channels (Nightlife + Vevo) and streaming/\u201cIP-only\u201d ones. ([foxtelgroup.com.au](https://foxtelgroup.com.au/newsroom/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udcfa Nightlife Video Music Channels (linear, channel numbers in the 800s)\n\nThese are standard music video video channels airing via Foxtel + BINGE, curated by *Nightlife Music*:\n\n| Channel No. | Name | Focus / Genre |\n|-------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 801 | Trending | Chart hits, TikTok trends, new pop releases ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 802 | Kids | Age-segmented music: kids in the morning, tweens in the afternoon, teens at night \u2013 clean pop included ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 803 | Club | Electronic, dance and club tracks ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 804 | Retro | Hits from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 805 | CMC | Country music, all day/night ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 806 | Max | Easy listening classics + contemporary hits ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 807 | Australian Played | Music from Australian artists only \u2014 new + heritage ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### \ud83c\udf10 Vevo Channels (IP-streamed, available on iQ4+)\n\nFoxtel\u2019s IP-connected boxes (iQ4+) also provide additional *Vevo* music video channels in the 800s. ([foxtelgroup.com.au](https://foxtelgroup.com.au/newsroom/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition?utm_source=openai))\n\n| Channel No. | Vevo Channel | Genre / Era |\n|-------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 813 | Vevo 70s | Classic 1970s music: pop, rock, country & more ([foxtelgroup.com.au](https://foxtelgroup.com.au/newsroom/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 815 | Vevo Country | Country tracks from Australian & international artists ([foxtelgroup.com.au](https://foxtelgroup.com.au/newsroom/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition?utm_source=openai)) |\n| *varies* | Vevo Pop, Rock, 90s, 2K | Other Vevo channels also present; exact numbers depend on your IP setup ([mediaweek.com.au](https://www.mediaweek.com.au/foxtels-music-channels-are-back-with-a-surprise-least-likely-partner/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also check the exact audio-only music-channel numbers (830s-899s) for your iQ4 box in Brisbane. Would you like me to pull those together too?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Yes%20please." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Here are the **audio-only music channels** (in the 830\u2013899 range) currently available on your **iQ4 IP** Foxtel box in **Brisbane, QLD**. These use the LiSTNR audio feed, which replaced the previous Stingray audio stations as of **1 July 2025**. ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \ud83c\udfb6 LiSTNR Audio Channels (830\u2013899)\n\n| Channel | Station Name | Genre / Vibe |\n|---------|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| 830 | Good Vibes | Upbeat pop, feel-good rock \u2014 mood-lifter station ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 831 | Triple M 70s | Rock, pop & classic hits from the 1970s ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 832 | Oldskool 80s Hits | Classic 80s pop / dance throwbacks ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 833 | Triple M 90s | 1990s favourites across genres ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 834 | Triple M 2000s | Hits of the 2000s mix \u2014 pop / rock / RnB etc. ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 835 | Almost Acoustic | Acoustic-driven tracks \u2014 semi unplugged / mellow versions ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 836 | Rock \u2019n\u2019 Road Trip | High-energy rock & classic road-trip staples ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 837 | Triple M Classic Rock | Arena rock & larger-than-life rock classics ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 838 | Indie & Alt | Modern indie & alternative favorites, Australian & global ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 839 | 60s Hits | The classics of the 1960s \u2014 early rock, pop & RnB ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 840 | Blender & Beats | Mixes / crossover tracks \u2014 electronic-pop / beats-focused pop ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 841 | Triple M 80s | Larger-than-life 80s anthems across genres ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 842 | Almost Acoustic Pop | Soft pop acoustic versions or original mellow pop songs ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 843 | Easy Hits | Smooth, easy-listening pop & soft rock for relaxed listening ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 844 | Deep Calm | Ambient, chilled, instrumental & relaxing textures ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 845 | RnB Chill | Mellow RnB \u2014 slow grooves, neo-soul vibes ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 846 | (Channel currently unlisted; likely phased or reserved) \u2014 you may see a blank slot here ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 847 | Chill Pop Hits | Relaxed modern pop, crossover indie-pop chill ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 848 | Oldskool 90s Hits | 90s nostalgia \u2014 pop, hip hop, RnB old favourites ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 851 | Top 30 | Current hits \u2014 chart-topping tracks across formats \u2248 top-of-chart pick ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 852 | 90s Soft Pop | Softer pop from the 90s \u2014 ballads, lighter tracks ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 853 | RnB Fridays Radio | RnB, hip-hop, contemporary vibes for current & throwback tracks ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 854 | Dance Hits | Fast-tempo pop, EDM & dance crossover bangers ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 855 | 2010s | Hits of the 2010s \u2014 pop, indie, electronic nostalgic hits ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 856 | Triple M Country | Country music \u2014 Australian & international, crossover & classics ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 857 | Country Classics | Country legends \u2014 older country staples & heritage tracks ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 858 | BBC World Service | International news content \u2014 speech-based audio (not music) but in the audio feed ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 867 | SBS Radio 1 | Free-to-air public radio content (talk, news, etc.) on audio feed ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 868 | SBS Radio 2 | Specialist content & programming from SBS ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n| 869 | SBS Chill | Relaxed audio programming from SBS \u2014 chill/ambient/spoken mix ([tvchannellists.com](https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Foxtel?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also check what\u2019s *upcoming or in the pipeline* (channels slated to launch) or verify whether any of these have changed recently." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I%20have%20a%2050%27s%20music%20channel%20on%20850." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I could *not* find any credible evidence that there is currently (after the 1 July 2025 refresh) a **\u201950s Hits** or similar \u201c50s music\u201d audio\u2010only channel active on Foxtel, including on an iQ4 box in Brisbane.\n\nHere\u2019s what I discovered:\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd0d What I checked\n\n- Foxtel\u2019s announcement from 30 June 2025 confirmed that **all Stingray-powered audio channels** (which included \u201c50s & 60s Jukebox\u201d and other decades-themed ones) were discontinued effective **1 July 2025**. ([tvblackbox.com.au](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2025/06/11/foxtel-continues-music-shake-up-as-audio-channels-set-to-depart/?utm_source=openai)) \n- Foxtel\u2019s new audio\u2010channel partner LiSTNR then rolled out a line-up of **25 new audio channels**, but **none** of the listed ones explicitly include \u201c50s Hits\u201d among their offerings. ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) \n- In LiSTNR\u2019s public \u201cMusic stations\u201d list online, there **is** a \u201c50s Hits\u201d station\u2014as part of their general audio streaming catalogue\u2014but it hasn\u2019t been confirmed as part of the Foxtel audio lineup. ([play.listnr.com](https://play.listnr.com/network/listnr/music-stations?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f What might be happening\n\nGiven this, if you\u2019re hearing what sounds like \u201950s music on channel **850**, possibilities include:\n\n- The channel is mis\u2010labelled or an older guide is showing outdated info (especially with visuals that haven\u2019t updated yet).\n- You have a legacy/stale channel cache that still shows Stingray audio channels until the box fully updated.\n- You might be tuned into a different \u201c50s\u201d music feed via LiSTNR streaming or via Vevo video content (if video channels are misinterpreted as audio).\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 Recommendation\n\nTo sort it out:\n\n1. Check the latest *Foxtel Channel Guide on Foxtel\u2019s website* specifically for your postcode/IP4 details to see what\u2019s officially assigned to 850. \n2. Try switching to channel 850, then use the Foxtel remote\u2019s info button or Active button to see the station name/branding. \n3. As another check, explore the LiSTNR app or website (if you have access) \u2014 see if \u201c50s Hits\u201d shows up there, which might confirm you\u2019re accessing it via LiSTNR but no longer on Foxtel\u2019s numbered audio channels.\n\nIf you like, I can try to confirm with Foxtel\u2019s latest on-screen guide for Brisbane to see exactly what channel 850 is showing *right now*. Do you want me to pull that up?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Yes%20please.%20I%20can%27t%20see%20the%20screen." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I searched for the current channel guide to confirm what *channel 850* shows on a Foxtel iQ4 in Brisbane, but I couldn\u2019t find anything definitive in official sources that matches what you're hearing. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what I found\u2014and what the evidence suggests about your specific case.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd0d What I found in the research\n\n- A major Foxtel / LiSTNR / Nightlife Music announcement from **1 July 2025** confirmed the rollout of 34 new music channels (video + audio), including 25 audio-only LiSTNR stations. ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) \n- The same media release states that all of the Stingray-powered audio channels (including \u201c50s & 60s Jukebox\u201d) were discontinued as of 1 July 2025. ([tvblackbox.com.au](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2025/06/11/foxtel-continues-music-shake-up-as-audio-channels-set-to-depart/?utm_source=openai)) \n- The new lineup does *not* list a \u201c50s Hits\u201d audio channel among the 25 LiSTNR stations. ([nightlife.com.au](https://www.nightlife.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250626-MEDIA-RELEASE_FOXTEL-ANNOUNCES-NIGHTLIFE-MUSIC-VIDEO-CHANNELS-NOW-STREAMING.pdf?utm_source=openai)) \n\n---\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f Why the \u201c50s music\u201d sound on 850 might be happening\n\nGiven that the official lineup no longer includes \u201950s\u2010oriented audio channels, the fact you\u2019re hearing \u201950s music on *channel 850* suggests one of the following:\n\n1. **Guide lag / box cache issue** \u2013 Sometimes the channel listing shown on your TV isn\u2019t fully updated even after the service changes. The box might still think \u201c850\u201d is mapped to \u201c50s Hits\u201d even though that feed has been removed.\n\n2. **A mis\u2010direction of audio content** \u2013 The audio streaming layer (LiSTNR) could have included some retro tracks in various stations, and you might have tuned into a playlist/station that occasionally plays '50s music (maybe an \u201cOldskool 80s/90s\u201d mix or a \u201cClassic Rock\u201d one) which briefly dips into earlier decades.\n\n3. **Error or glitch** \u2013 It could be an error in the audio stream, where it\u2019s pulling the wrong feed temporarily or incorrectly labeling a playlist.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can try to get a snapshot of Foxtel\u2019s *live electronic program guide (EPG)* for your postcode/IP in Brisbane (maybe via Foxtel\u2019s online guide) and see exactly what \u201c830-899\u201d pages show for channel 850. Do you want me to look that up?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "Yes%20please." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I was unable to locate any reliable, up-to-date public source that definitively states what *audio station* is assigned to **channel 850** on a Foxtel iQ4 in Brisbane. Here\u2019s what I did find, and the implications:\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd0d What the sources do show\n\n1. In Foxtel\u2019s \u201cWatch / Music\u201d section, there *is* a graphic showing \u201c50s hits\u201d among the LiSTNR audio music stations. ([foxtel.com.au](https://www.foxtel.com.au/watch/music.html?utm_source=openai)) \n - However, \u201c50s hits\u201d is **not** listed explicitly among the Foxtel *audio channel numbers* in any official channel\u2010number list. ([foxtel.com.au](https://www.foxtel.com.au/watch/music.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. The media release announcing the new LiSTNR audio lineup confirms that **all** previous Stingray audio channels (including the \u201c50s & 60s Jukebox\u201d channel) were decommissioned as of **1 July 2025**. ([tvblackbox.com.au](https://tvblackbox.com.au/page/2025/06/11/foxtel-continues-music-shake-up-as-audio-channels-set-to-depart/?utm_source=openai)) \n - And that a new set of **25 LiSTNR playlists** took their place, but \u201c50s Hits\u201d was not among the named LiSTNR stations. ([foxtelmedia.com.au](https://www.foxtelmedia.com.au/news/foxtel-group-unveils-bold-new-music-proposition/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f What this suggests about your experience\n\nGiven the lack of confirmation that \u201c50s Hits\u201d has a number assignment, but seeing that Foxtel\u2019s own visuals show \u201c50s hits\u201d in its LiSTNR catalog, plus your report of hearing 50s music on channel 850, a few likely possibilities:\n\n- **Channel 850** may be programmed with \u201c50s Hits\u201d *on a trial / transitional basis*, even if it isn\u2019t listed officially yet.\n- It could be a **glitch or mis-label**: maybe another LiSTNR station is playing a retro playlist that includes \u201950s, and the audio being heard corresponds to that, while the EPG label hasn\u2019t caught up.\n- There\u2019s a possibility the regional or IP-based guide for your specific area (Brisbane) still shows an *old cached label* (from Stingray\u2019s \u201c50s & 60s\u201d) even though the underlying channel has changed.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can try to access **Foxtel\u2019s online EPG for your postcode** directly (if available), to see the live listing for *channel 850* there. Would that be helpful?" }, { "role": "user", "content": "No%20thanks.%20I%27ll%20ask%20someone%20to%20check%20what%27s%20on%20my%20TV%20screen." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Sounds good \u2014 that\u2019ll be the best way to know for sure what\u2019s coming through on your end. \n\nIf you find what the screen says (the station name or branding), I can help you interpret it\u2014whether it means it\u2019s \u201c50s Hits,\u201d or maybe a mixed playlist, or a mislabeled channel feed. Just let me know!" }, { "role": "user", "content": "I%20will." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Great \u2014 just ping me when you\u2019ve got the info, and I\u2019ll help you decipher what it likely means." } ]