Coldplay Performances To Be Shown On New 4Music Channel

Details of the "premier line-up" of 4Music, a reincarnation of music TV channel The Hits, have been outlined. Shows will include performances from Coldplay, Kylie Minogue, Sugababes and The Verve and extensive live V Festival coverage.

Channel 4 and Bauer Media, which are behind the venture, said 4Music signified the rebirth of music TV. 4Music will be launched over the V Festival weekend and be available on Sky 360, Virgin 330 and Freeview 18.

Alexa Chung, Nick Grimshaw, Miquita Oliver, Lauren Laverne and Steve Jones among others will be hosting shows across the channel. 4Music will kick off with exclusive live coverage of the V Festival on August 16 and 17, with headline sets from The Verve and Muse.