XYZnetworks Unveils LifeStyle HOME

SYDNEY: XYZnetworks is to launch its fourth LifeStyle channel brand, LifeStyle HOME, on March 1, with an HD version of the flagship The LifeStyle Channel to launch on the same day.

LifeStyle HOME focuses on inspiration and informative ideas for Australian homes. The channel will feature a lineup that includes The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie, Mark Burnett’s Design Star, May the Best House Win and The Vanilla Ice Project. Programs from The LifeStyle Channel, such as Colin & Justin’s Home Heist, Property Virgins and Axe the Agent, will also appear on the new channel. Hit programs from the How To Channel, including A Place in the Sun, Homes Under The Hammer, Holmes on Homes and Carter Can, also join LifeStyle HOME.

XYZnetworks’ CEO, Bruce Mann, said: “The launch of LifeStyle HOME represents the next important extension to our portfolio of LifeStyle branded channels and has been designed to complement our already successful The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle FOOD and LifeStyle YOU channels.  We are also excited to begin simulcasting our flagship channel, The LifeStyle Channel, in high definition. No other media entity in Australia is as committed to the lifestyle genre as XYZnetworks, which we believe the launch of these new channels demonstrates.”

“Property is The LifeStyle Channel’s most popular genre and we’re so excited to be bringing it to our viewers 24/7.  There is so much great property content from around the world that we haven’t had the capacity to show before, it now has the perfect home on LifeStyle HOME,” added Nicole Sheffield, the general manager of the LifeStyle Channels. “This is the fourth channel in LifeStyle’s portfolio and with the success of LifeStyle YOU over the last twelve months we’re really excited about the opportunities that LifeStyle HOME presents.
 
"The LifeStyle Channel has many wonderful programs available in HD and we’re delighted to now offer our viewers the ability to view the entire channel in beautiful HD. The addition of LifeStyle HD and LifeStyle HOME is part of our ongoing commitment to lead the industry in lifestyle programming."