Melita television subscribers prefer pop and rock music and the majority of them voted Madonna and Rihanna as their favourite artists. These were the results of an international music survey conducted with music lovers around the globe, including Melita Television subscribers who have access to a vast selection of radio stations for free as part of their package.

In keeping with Melita’s commitment to offer more value for money, all Melita Television subscribers are given access to over 33 radio stations, which include a number of top international stations as well as all the local stations. International stations include the highly popular Classic Rock, Dance Floor Fillers and Chillout.

“The Music Survey 2008 is one of the biggest online surveys for music lovers across Europe and the aim behind it is to learn more about the public’s music preferences. The survey has been held every year for the past 15 years and is considered a reliable benchmark about the development of music tastes in Europe. Melita is pleased at this collaboration and at the opportunity of profiling our subscribers’ preferences in an accurate manner. The information collected will help us in the creation of a selection of stations that fit our subscribers’ wishes,” said Ms Alison Bezzina, Brand and Communications Manager for Melita.

The survey revealed that the majority of Melita Television subscribers prefer pop and rock to other musical genres while 24% of subscribers would like to learn more about Classic Rock and about World Music. Moreover, 25% of participants believe that Madonna and Rihanna are the most likely musicians to be successful even in fifteen year’s time.

Melita offers three different digital television packages starting from only €7.76 per month. Each package includes free access to a minimum of 33 digital radio stations and a maximum of 61, offering a selection of music from all genres – from hip hop to rock, pop, country, alternative, jazz, chill-out, world music and more – in high quality, digital sound.

For further information on Melita Television offers and tariffs log on to www.melita.com or call Melita customer care on 27 270 270.

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