Previously, Indian-related programming was broadcast along with Malay-language programmes on Prime 12, while Premiere 12's schedule consisted of arts, documentaries and kids shows.
MediaCorp Central was closed down on 19 October 2008 when Vasantham Central relaunched as the standalone channel Vasantham. Arts Central and Kids Central were merged into a single channel named okto, with kids and arts programming.
Singapore Television Twelve split the former Channel 12 on 1 September 1995, with the existing channel being replaced by Prime 12, including Tamil-language programming on its schedule. Premiere 12 was launched to include children's TV series (mainly for a preschooler audience) and sports coverage.
At the end of 1999, Singapore Television Twelve announced that Premiere 12 was going to be replaced by Central as part of a company-wide restructuring of MediaCorp's television output, with the launch set for January 30, 2000.[1]
Central's programming schedule was composed of three timeshared channels: Kids Central, focused on kids' programming; Vasantham Central, a Tamil-language programming block; and Arts Central centred on cultural programming. On launch week, Kids Central reportedly had 70,000 to 173,000 viewers, Vasantham Central exceeded 30% share and the showing of the Cirque du Soleil performance Quidam on Arts Central attracted 140,000 viewers.[2] On 28 February 2000, Singapore Television Twelve increased Central's on-air hours from 91½ to 110½ hours per week.[3]
On 19 October 2008, Central was dissolved. Vasantham Central on-air time was extended to form Vasantham, an independent channel focused on the Indian community of Singapore, as announced on 29 February that year by then Senior Minister of State for Information, Communications and the Arts Dr. Balaji Sadasivan in Parliament.[4] Meanwhile, Kids Central and Arts Central were merged into a single channel named Okto, which took Channel i's frequency and channel space.
Timeshared channels
Kids Central
Kids Central was Singapore's most-watched children's channel. Its programmes aim to bring fun television entertainment to children aged 4 to 12 years, as well as appeal to people's inner children. The channel was set up to be a strong terrestrial alternative to cable channels and programming blocks aimed at children.[5]
Vasantham Central
Logo of Vasantham Central
Vasantham Central was focused to the Tamil community of Singapore, broadcasting Indian-produced dramas, variety, news, information, and entertainment shows in Tamil language. The station offered hours of programming on weekdays and on weekends, with approximately a quarter of local content.
The Children's Day Telemovie Special Matchstick was awarded the Certificate of Distinction at the New York Festivals in 2004. The channel conducted acting workshops, training and events such as Mother's Day celebrations in Tekka Mall.
Arts Central
Logo of Arts Central
Arts Central consisted on cultural-focused programming, with magazine shows, in-depth documentaries, performances, art-house movies, adult animation and short films. Arts Central offered 20 hours of programming per week.
In 2001, both Hanging by the Thread and AlterAsian received a Finalist status at the New York Festival, and in 2007, the I-Collector series placed as runners-up in the Asian TV Awards.
^Haman, Andrea (1 December 1999). "STV 12 unveils Kids Central". Kidscreen. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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^Wong, Alicia (1 March 2008). "Dedicated Indian and kids TV channels". Today (retrieved from NLB). Retrieved 24 March 2020.
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January 29, 2023
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Central was a Singaporean English and Tamil language free to air television channel Its programming schedule was composed of three timeshared channels on its frequency slot Kids Central Vasantham Central and Arts Central CentralCountrySingaporeBroadcast areaNationwideHeadquartersBestway Building 12 Prince Edward Road 079212 SingaporeProgrammingLanguage s EnglishTamilPicture format576i 4 3 SDTV OwnershipOwnerMediaCorpSister channelsSuriaHistoryLaunched30 January 2000 22 years ago 2000 01 30 Closed19 October 2008 14 years ago 2008 10 19 Replaced byVasanthamOktoFormer namesChannel 12 1984 1995 Premiere 12 1995 2000 Availability at time of closure TerrestrialAnalog terrestrial televisionChannel 24Previously Indian related programming was broadcast along with Malay language programmes on Prime 12 while Premiere 12 s schedule consisted of arts documentaries and kids shows MediaCorp Central was closed down on 19 October 2008 when Vasantham Central relaunched as the standalone channel Vasantham Arts Central and Kids Central were merged into a single channel named okto with kids and arts programming Contents 1 History 2 Timeshared channels 2 1 Kids Central 2 2 Vasantham Central 2 3 Arts Central 3 See also 4 ReferencesHistory EditSingapore Television Twelve split the former Channel 12 on 1 September 1995 with the existing channel being replaced by Prime 12 including Tamil language programming on its schedule Premiere 12 was launched to include children s TV series mainly for a preschooler audience and sports coverage At the end of 1999 Singapore Television Twelve announced that Premiere 12 was going to be replaced by Central as part of a company wide restructuring of MediaCorp s television output with the launch set for January 30 2000 1 Central s programming schedule was composed of three timeshared channels Kids Central focused on kids programming Vasantham Central a Tamil language programming block and Arts Central centred on cultural programming On launch week Kids Central reportedly had 70 000 to 173 000 viewers Vasantham Central exceeded 30 share and the showing of the Cirque du Soleil performance Quidam on Arts Central attracted 140 000 viewers 2 On 28 February 2000 Singapore Television Twelve increased Central s on air hours from 91 to 110 hours per week 3 On 19 October 2008 Central was dissolved Vasantham Central on air time was extended to form Vasantham an independent channel focused on the Indian community of Singapore as announced on 29 February that year by then Senior Minister of State for Information Communications and the Arts Dr Balaji Sadasivan in Parliament 4 Meanwhile Kids Central and Arts Central were merged into a single channel named Okto which took Channel i s frequency and channel space Timeshared channels EditKids Central Edit Kids Central was Singapore s most watched children s channel Its programmes aim to bring fun television entertainment to children aged 4 to 12 years as well as appeal to people s inner children The channel was set up to be a strong terrestrial alternative to cable channels and programming blocks aimed at children 5 Vasantham Central Edit Logo of Vasantham Central Vasantham Central was focused to the Tamil community of Singapore broadcasting Indian produced dramas variety news information and entertainment shows in Tamil language The station offered hours of programming on weekdays and on weekends with approximately a quarter of local content The Children s Day Telemovie Special Matchstick was awarded the Certificate of Distinction at the New York Festivals in 2004 The channel conducted acting workshops training and events such as Mother s Day celebrations in Tekka Mall Arts Central Edit Logo of Arts Central Arts Central consisted on cultural focused programming with magazine shows in depth documentaries performances art house movies adult animation and short films Arts Central offered 20 hours of programming per week In 2001 both Hanging by the Thread and AlterAsian received a Finalist status at the New York Festival and in 2007 the I Collector series placed as runners up in the Asian TV Awards See also EditChannel U Suria Okto Vasantham Channel i MediaCorp TV12 TVMobileReferences Edit Haman Andrea 1 December 1999 STV 12 unveils Kids Central Kidscreen Retrieved 16 August 2021 Programme Ratings for STV12 Channels Soared on Debut MediaCorp Group February 2000 Archived from the original on 27 June 2001 Retrieved 24 January 2020 STV12 to Increase Programming Hours on Central MediaCorp Group February 2000 Archived from the original on 10 April 2001 Retrieved 24 January 2020 Wong Alicia 1 March 2008 Dedicated Indian and kids TV channels Today retrieved from NLB Retrieved 24 March 2020 Haman Andrea 1 December 1999 STV 12 unveils Kids Central Kidscreen Retrieved 16 August 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Central TV channel amp oldid 1129052063 Arts Central, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
