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NvTv is a local community television
station based in the city of Belfast
, which broadcasts on UHF channel 62 (799.276 MHz), and also streams its programming online; it is operated by the Northern Visions media and arts project. Although some staff are employed by the station, most involved are volunteers, and along with Channel 9
in Derry
(set up in 1999), NvTv is one of only two local stations in Northern Ireland
.
The station was launched at 5.00pm on Monday 9 February 2004, with the first programme aired being a film called 'The School Trip', which was made by students at the Fleming Fulton School
in the city. Initially NvTv broadcast just one hour of programming on weekdays which was repeated on loop, with shows repeated again at the weekend; however, the station has now expanded its content and covers community and other events in and around the Belfast metropolitan area, as well as other commissioned programmes.
NvTv was originally granted a four year licence by Ofcom
, and is operated by the long established, non-profit Northern Visions media and arts centre in the Cathedral Quarter
of the city. The station's facilities are used by 200 community-based organisations, as well as a range of individual actors and filmmakers.
The project provides support for independent media production across Northern Ireland and is funded through commercial adverts, and grants from bodies such as Belfast City Council
, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
and the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission, while the community television journalists were initially paid under the EU's Peace II Programme. Fundraising and donations also serve as a way of boosting the small budget of the project and station.
The community television journalists provide a key part of the project’s strategy by coordinating the training schemes and producing a wide variety of community programming about groups and areas of interest, with a special focus on those who can be classed as being marginalised.
channel 62/799.276 MHz frequency, as well as streaming live through its website.
Most of the station’s programming comes through once off short films and documentaries, although there are several regular shows including, the current affairs programme, 'Agenda'; 'Kick out the Jams
', a music show named after the MC5
song of the same name; the 'Experiences of Childhood' series; the 'Book Show'; and feature interviews titled 'A Few Moments With...'.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
station based in the city of Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, which broadcasts on UHF channel 62 (799.276 MHz), and also streams its programming online; it is operated by the Northern Visions media and arts project. Although some staff are employed by the station, most involved are volunteers, and along with Channel 9
C9TV
C9TV is a local television station based in Derry, Northern Ireland. The station's licences were awarded by the ITC in 1996 and allow the station to broadcast to Derry, Limavady, Coleraine and Strabane. The channels signal also spills into County Donegal in the Republic and can be picked up in...
in Derry
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
(set up in 1999), NvTv is one of only two local stations in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
.
The station was launched at 5.00pm on Monday 9 February 2004, with the first programme aired being a film called 'The School Trip', which was made by students at the Fleming Fulton School
Fleming Fulton School
Fleming Fulton School is a school for pupils with physical disabilities located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The school has a nursery, primary and secondary department.The School is named after Dr. Thomas Fleming Stevenson Fulton...
in the city. Initially NvTv broadcast just one hour of programming on weekdays which was repeated on loop, with shows repeated again at the weekend; however, the station has now expanded its content and covers community and other events in and around the Belfast metropolitan area, as well as other commissioned programmes.
NvTv was originally granted a four year licence by Ofcom
Ofcom
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom. Ofcom was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002. It received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003...
, and is operated by the long established, non-profit Northern Visions media and arts centre in the Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
The Cathedral Quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland is a developing area of the city, roughly situated between Royal Avenue near where the Belfast Central Library building is, and the Dunbar Link in the city centre. From one of its corners, the junction of Royal Avenue, Donegall Street and York...
of the city. The station's facilities are used by 200 community-based organisations, as well as a range of individual actors and filmmakers.
Northern Visions
Northern Visions was established in 1972 at the height of the Troubles, with a strong emphasis on integration and the value of bringing both communities together to meet a common goal. The project is based on the Donegall Road and provides a variety of training schemes for amateurs to break into the media sector through bi-annual workshops.The project provides support for independent media production across Northern Ireland and is funded through commercial adverts, and grants from bodies such as Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council is the local authority with responsibility for the city of Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. The Council serves an estimated population of , the largest of any district council in Northern Ireland, while also being the fourth smallest by area...
, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland....
and the Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission, while the community television journalists were initially paid under the EU's Peace II Programme. Fundraising and donations also serve as a way of boosting the small budget of the project and station.
The community television journalists provide a key part of the project’s strategy by coordinating the training schemes and producing a wide variety of community programming about groups and areas of interest, with a special focus on those who can be classed as being marginalised.
Schedule/Programming
NvTv's programming operates on a loop system and broadcasts both through analogueAnalogue television in the United Kingdom
Analogue television in the United Kingdom includes terrestrial, satellite and cable services broadcasting using analogue television signals.-Analogue terrestrial television in the United Kingdom:...
channel 62/799.276 MHz frequency, as well as streaming live through its website.
Most of the station’s programming comes through once off short films and documentaries, although there are several regular shows including, the current affairs programme, 'Agenda'; 'Kick out the Jams
Kick Out the Jams
Kick Out the Jams is the first album by Detroit protopunkers MC5, released in 1969. It was recorded live at Detroit's Grande Ballroom over two nights, Devil's Night and Halloween, 1968. In 2003, the album was ranked number 294 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time...
', a music show named after the MC5
MC5
The MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan and originally active from 1964 to 1972. The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson...
song of the same name; the 'Experiences of Childhood' series; the 'Book Show'; and feature interviews titled 'A Few Moments With...'.