Juice TV & J2 Return – Ushering in a New Era of Music Television Across Every Platform

From December 2, Sky TV will partner with Mood to launch Juice TV (Channel 25) and J2 (Channel 26) – two New Zealand-owned music television channels – marking the return of iconic local music programming to Sky and creating the most widely distributed music TV presence ever offered in New Zealand. These channels with be taking the place of MTV Hits & MTV 80’s.

For the first time, New Zealand audiences will have access to a music channel available across satellite, IP, terrestrial broadcast, and streaming platforms simultaneously, delivering full nationwide coverage and device-agnostic access.

Where To Watch

Juice TV: Sky Channel 25 · Freeview CH200 (DTT) & CH38 (Digital) · Streaming via Mood

J2: Sky Channel 26 · Streaming via Mood

Australia: Juice, J2 + 3 more channels, docos, films, concerts, playlists streaming via Mood

Mood is available on desktop here or download to your TV or device from app stores. (search Mood Music Television)

JUICE TV – A kiwi original returns home.

Born in 1994 as an overnight service on Orange, and later a flagship of Sky’s music lineup, Juice TV returns with a 24/7 mix of contemporary hits and timeless classics, proudly curated with 40% New Zealand content.

A “chocolate box” of genres and eras – spanning pop, dance and hip hop to country, indie and rock – Juice combines nostalgia with fresh energy for the streaming generation.

J2 – The classics reimagined.

After several years dormant, J2 returns with a revitalised identity.

The channel blends the icons of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, 2000’s with select contemporary tracks, creating a confident retro-leaning experience for adult audiences seeking familiar favourites with a modern edge.

Juice Already Reaching Significant National Audience

On Freeview, Juice TV averages over 300,000 viewers every four weeks on Channel 200 (Nielsen). It’s Freeview Digital/IP feed on Channel 38 recorded more than 500,000 connections during the same period.

“Juice TV was built in an era where music television helped define culture. Today, Mood brings that spirit into a world where broadcast and streaming sit side-by-side.” – Grant Hislop, Co-Founder and CEO, Mood