Quincy Jones’ Qwest TV Joins Xfinity On Demand, Expands in US

Qwest TV, co-founded by music icon Quincy Jones, has secured its first major US cable partnership, joining Xfinity On Demand. The entire SVOD catalog—1,300+ high-caliber concerts, documentaries, and performances from around the world—will be available June 1st to Comcast Xfinity customers. 

The partnership offers a new kind of musical experience to the American public with content hand-curated by musicians and experts, as opposed to the algorithm-led culture of mainstream video platforms. 

“We are very proud to announce this partnership with Comcast,” said Quincy Jones. “Qwest TV’s roots are in Jazz and all of the music that was born from and inspired by it, and we are excited to share its enormous influence on all types of diverse music from around the world with the American audience. I have always believed we are all enhanced as human beings when we understand where we come from, and there is no better way to do that than by exploring each other’s cultural roots through music. Qwest TV is a hub for celebrating that shared language.”

The expansion is part of an ongoing commitment from Xfinity to increasing access to best-in-class Black programming and amplifying Black voices and stories and providing a platform for the next generation of Black storytellers. Xfinity currently offers its customers access to more than 100 independent networks targeted to deliver content that centers on culturally diverse audiences. 

As part of Xfinity’s celebration of Black Music Month, Quincy Jones has curated a special playlist shining a light on African American artists and music which will be featured in the Black Experience section Xfinity launched in February 2021, which features the best in Black storytelling and was endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association. In addition, Qwest TV will be free to users from June 7th to June 13th—no credit card or email needed. 

Though this is Qwest TV’s first major expansion into the US market, it has a substantial footprint around the world. Thanks to agreements with Samsung TV Plus, Vizio, and Rakuten TV, among others, Qwest TV can be found on 149M+ devices. Music lovers on five continents can dive deeper into their favorite jazz, classical, world, or other popular music or discover new artists and styles thanks to Qwest TV’s painstaking curation. 

“Our content speaks volumes about our mission: to connect people with artistry in a welcoming, exciting way,” added Qwest TV Co-founder and CEO Reza Ackbaraly. “Our ongoing expansion and growing subscriber base demonstrate the viability of, and need for, different music content. You can find mainstream artists everywhere but when you want to go deeper into curated music with exceptional live performances and documentaries, there was no place to go—until now. I’m happy that Comcast celebrates diversity with us.”

“We are passionate about offering the best and most robust collection of culture-driven programming and entertainment available anywhere,” added Keesha Boyd, Executive Director, Multicultural Video & Entertainment, Xfinity Consumer Services. “Through our partnership with Qwest TV, we’re able to bring diverse music programming to our platforms while continuing to expand access to high-quality content that celebrates the stories and achievements of the Black community.”

For more information, visit qwest.tv and @qwesttv 

About Qwest TV on Xfinity

Users will be able to watch Qwest TV’s entire catalogue directly on their Xfinity TV On Demand service on Xfinity 1. This will cost users $4.99 per month or $49.99 annually. The easiest way to subscribe to Qwest TV by saying “Qwest TV” into your X1 Voice Remote.

About Qwest TV

Qwest TV (qwest.tv) is a celebration of unique talents, traditions, and rhythms. With more than a thousand music-related experiences on offer, the premium video hub strives to be the world’s home for jazz, soul, funk, classical, and music from around the world. Qwest TV’s services include three premium linear television channels (in 5 languages with worldwide rights), Ad-supported Video On Demand (in 5 languages with worldwide rights) and a Subscription Video on Demand Platform (available globally, in 3 languages).  

To enquire about a broadcast partnerships with Qwest TV, please contact: 
Raphael Bernardinello, Head of Global Distribution, Qwest TV 

raphael.bernardinello.ext@qwest.tv

About Comcast Xfinity

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.