MTV Live (international TV channel)

MTV Live, previously known as MTVNHD and MTV Live HD, is a 24-hour, high-definition, live music pay television network and the international version of MTV Live in the United States owned and operated by Paramount Networks EMEAA.

MTV Live, the first international HD channel dedicated to music videos, offers a mix of programming from MTV Europe. Initially managed by MTVNI's Emerging Markets group, the channel was produced and broadcast from its Warsaw hub until 22 April 2012, when operations moved to 17-29 Hawley Crescent, NW1 8TT, London, United Kingdom. This relocation coincided with the official launch of MTV Live HD.

The English-language channel features a mix of original and acquired programming, along with content from MTVNI's extensive library. Its schedule includes shows produced by other MTV production units in Southern Europe, the UK, and Latin America. Initially, the channel’s programming was divided into two blocks: MTV HD and Nickelodeon HD. However, between October and December 2010, the channel aired only music-related content. Nickelodeon programming resumed during early morning weekend slots but was eventually phased out. On 1 July 2011, the channel shifted its focus entirely to live music programming.

The channel was launched on 15 September 2008 in parts of Europe under the name MTVNHD (MTV-Nickelodeon HD). By the end of 2008, it was also available in Latin America. The channel expanded to more countries throughout 2010, including Australia, where it was initially offered in standard definition.

On 1 July 2011, MTVNHD was renamed MTV Live HD and introduced a new logo as part of a global rebranding effort. However, in the UK and Ireland, the channel retained the MTVNHD name, while in Australia, it was rebranded as MTV Live. On 23 April 2012, MTVNHD officially rebranded as MTV Live HD in the UK and Ireland, and a standard-definition feed was introduced.

On 9 April 2013, MTV Live HD ceased broadcasting in France following the launch of HD feeds for the four French MTV channels. On 1 October 2013, both MTV Live HD and MTV Live adopted a new logo as part of another global rebranding. On 3 November 2013, MTV Live and MTV Live HD were discontinued on Foxtel in Australia.

On 2 March 2014, MTV Live HD launched in Taiwan on CHT MOD, followed by its debut on UPC Romania on 24 October 2014.

On 5 January 2015, MTV Live HD became encrypted and launched exclusively in the Arab world on OSN, replacing MTV Middle East. On 15 February 2016, the standard-definition MTV Live feed in the UK was discontinued and replaced by MTV Music +1.