Club Superstation Explained

Club Superstation
Launch Date:1985
Closed Date:1987
Country:Australia
Language:English

Club Superstation was a short-lived Australian satellite television service operating from 1985 to 1987.

Based in Sydney, Club Superstation commenced transmissions from 14 October 1986, giving it the distinction of being the first Australian subscription television service.[1] Programming consisted of sports events ranging from football, boxing, darts and greyhound racing from around the world, as well as a music video programme between matches. The channel was distributed exclusively to hotels and clubs in New South Wales via satellite.[2] Club Superstation was also notable for launching the television careers of Richard Wilkins and Peter Overton, who would both later continue working for the Nine Network.[3] [4]

Club Superstation was acquired by Alan Bond in June 1987, and was absorbed into Bond's Sky Channel.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hill . Robin . Pub Patrons Switched off Satellite TV . 30 December 2021 . Sydney Morning Herald . 29 August 1987.
  2. News: McKay . Ian . Spectators Unlimited . 30 December 2021 . The Age . 7 August 1986.
  3. Web site: 10 Questions with Richard Wilkins . Radio Today . 31 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Samios . Zoe . ‘Greyhound racing and darts’: How Peter Overton got his big break . Sydney Morning Herald . 31 December 2021.
  5. News: Wright . Lea . Sky Channel will 'fine tune' Club Superstation . Sydney Morning Herald . 11 June 1987.