Press releases
Galaxie Launches Online Music Player with Videotron's illico web
Jun 16, 2010
Stingray Digital, an innovative, Montreal-based broadcaster and media company, launched their Galaxie Online Music Player today as part of Videotron's illico web broadband service. 
Karaoke Fans Can Now Purchase Songs in the Format of their Choice
Jun 02, 2010
Karaoke fans will be pleased to learn that The KARAOKE Channel Download Store now offers the MP3+G file format as a choice for karaoke video purchases, in addition to the MP4 and WMV file formats. The addition of the MP3+G file format opens The KARAOKE Channel's library of thousands of licensed, note-perfect, re-recorded hit songs to karaoke singers craving to create their very own customized karaoke library for playback on their choice of media player.
Stingray360 is the Revolutionary New Name for Chum Satellite Services
May 31, 2010
Ten months following the acquisition of CHUM Satellite Services, Stingray Digital introduced today a new name and logo for the company. CHUM Satellite Services will now be known as Stingray360 "Digital Solutions for Commercial Spaces".
Virgin Media hits the right notes with The KARAOKE Channel
May 31, 2010
Virgin Media is bringing a new and improved The KARAOKE Channel to its on demand TV platform. With hundreds of tracks to choose from, Virgin Media's TV customers can belt out heart felt renditions of Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson from the safety of their living rooms.
Emerging Canadian Music Talent Recognized Through the Galaxie Rising Stars Program
May 05, 2010
Galaxie, Your Musical Universe, is proudly committed to supporting emerging Canadian music talent through its Galaxie Rising Stars Program. The objective of this program is to help provide opportunities for emerging Canadian music talent in all genres to be heard and to support the best of this talent with cash bursaries to advance their careers.
Galaxie supports emerging Canadian Jazz Musicians at the Montreal International Jazz Festival
Apr 29, 2010
Galaxie, Your Musical Universe, is proud to support emerging Canadian jazz musicians through its partnership with the 2010 Montreal International Jazz Festival. Galaxie will present two indoor club series, the Invitation series taking place at the Gésu as well as the Le Club series at l'Astral. These exciting concert series will showcase outstanding jazz musicians in intimate jazz club settings.
Galaxie supports emerging talent as a proud sponsor of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Apr 28, 2010
Galaxie, Your Musical Universe, is proud to partner with the 25th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival. As official sponsors of the The Galaxie Series at Performance Works, Galaxie is delighted to offer free outdoor concerts at Performance Works on Granville Island. This exciting series is sure to please all and showcase great jazz musicians. In addition, through the Galaxie Rising Stars Program, two up-and-coming artists will be awarded bursaries of $2,500 each. The objective of this program is to help provide opportunities for emerging Canadian music talent in all genres to be heard and to support the best of this talent with cash bursaries to advance their careers.
The iPad is the New Portable Karaoke Machine
Apr 12, 2010
Technology, content and licensing innovators, Stingray Digital of Montreal, announced today that it is developing a karaoke app for Apple's new iPad, the perfect portable device for karaoke. This strategic addition to the multiple platforms already supported by The KARAOKE Channel's line of products and services will add recognizable value to Stingray Digital.
Opera Karaoke: An All-Night Classical Vocal Experience
Feb 22, 2010
The Opéra de Montréal and The KARAOKE Channel are pleased to announce Opera Karaoke, a special activity giving the general public the opportunity to sing the most beautiful operatic arias karaoke-style. This special event will take place during Montréal's Nuit Blanche starting at 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 27th and will continue until 3 a.m. on February 28th. The STM is graciously providing the "stage" for this special event, which will be held at the Place des Arts metro station in front of the Frederic Back artwork.
Galaxie Supports Canadian Music Week
Feb 15, 2010
Galaxie, through its Rising Star Program, is proud to associate itself with the 2010 edition of Canadian Music Week as title sponsor of the Indie Awards to be held in Toronto on March 13th, 2010. During the award ceremony a Galaxie Rising Star Award will be presented to the best Emerging Canadian Talent and will be accompanied by a 5,000$ grant. In addition, during Canadian Music Week, Galaxie’s Rising Star Program will be supporting showcase evenings that will highlight several of Canada's talented independent music acts.