Does the shutdown of MTV’s music channels mark the end of music television as we knew it?
MTV to Shut Down Music Channels in Europe by End of 2025
MTV is shutting down several of its music-focused channels in the UK and Europe by the end of 2025, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live. The move is part of wider cost-cutting under new leadership after the Paramount-Skydance merger. While the flagship MTV channel will remain, it has largely pivoted to reality content. These closures mark a symbolic end for the brand once synonymous with music videos and pop culture. Fans and media critics alike are lamenting the end of the music TV era, even though many of these channels had already lost relevance in the age of YouTube, TikTok, and music streaming. There are now questions about whether similar shutdowns will hit the U.S. MTV lineup. For some, the news is nostalgic; for others, it simply confirms the shift that's long since happened.
Options
- Yes, the era is officially over
- No, music TV died years ago
- It will live on through streaming
- I didn’t even know MTV still aired music