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29 June 2006
UKSOUNDTV.COM is a youth run broadband channel, broadcasting from Bow, East London. Focusing on UK underground music, emergent technology and local issues, UKS TV is the first broadband channel managed, produced, directed and crewed by a team of young people.
UKS TV relaunched on 29 June 2006 with a newly designed broadband TV webchannel and new shows, including: documentaries, interviews, reviews, sitcoms, exclusive music videos and live performances.
You’ll find new, exclusive interviews and forthcoming documentaries with the hottest movers and shakers in UK urban music, including: Roll Deep, Akala, Newham Generals, Wiley, Dirtee Stank Recordings, Deal Real, Tha Force, Kat@MTV Base, JD Dreddy, Risky Roadz, Ruff Squad, Roachee, L-Dot Man, K Sounds, Mercston, Flirta D, RWD Magazine, Twin B@BBC1xtra and Chantelle Fiddy. UKS TV also premiered a new sitcom: Reiss & Paul, and several documentaries including: DIY vs. Music Industry, and Should the Police Carry Guns?
The live launch took place at Jongleurs Bow Wharf, on 29 June, comprising of live performances, stand-up comedy, dancers and a live debate. Trailers for forthcoming shows were aired at the event. All content and documentation from the event is featured on http://www.uksoundtv.com.
UKS TV is an educational platform where young people can learn skills in film, music and TV production, content development (from writing treatments to organizing shoots), design and technology. Secondly UKS TV is a production launch pad, which aims to identify and utilize street and Internet connectivity as a means of distribution and content delivery.
The main focus for UKS TV is young people’s perspectives on the things that affect and interest them, alongside emergent technology (from mobile phones, blogs, myspace and digital technology) and its influence on street distribution, urban music culture and East London.
Check out http://www.uksoundtv.com
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