Few brands have shaped modern music culture like MTV, but by the end of 2025, the network’s music era will come to a quiet close.
Multiple reports confirm that MTV’s remaining music-focused channels will go off air this December, signaling a significant change for the once-dominant music television brand.
The closures affect channels such as MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live, which have been staples in the UK and across Europe.
The flagship MTV HD channel will remain active, though its programming has long leaned toward entertainment and reality series rather than music videos.
Paramount Global, MTV’s parent company, has not provided full details but confirmed the move is part of a global restructuring effort.
Industry observers note that the shift reflects the broader evolution of music consumption, with streaming platforms and social media replacing television as the main sources for discovering artists and songs.
The announcement has sparked nostalgia among fans and former MTV personalities. Ex-VJ Simone Angel told the BBC that the closure “breaks her heart,” describing MTV as a space that united artists and audiences in a shared musical experience.
On social media, many expressed surprise and sadness. Some mistook the news for MTV’s complete shutdown, while others reflected on the network’s cultural influence since its 1981 debut, from launching the video era to helping define global pop culture through decades of music and television innovation.
As 2025 winds down, the end of MTV’s dedicated music channels marks more than a business decision.
It closes a defining chapter in the history of how generations experienced and celebrated music on screen, leaving behind a legacy that continues to echo in today’s digital world.
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