title: Bandamax
text: # Bandamax
  
  Bandamax is a 24-hour cable television music channel owned by TelevisaUnivision. It is available in Mexico, the United States, and Latin America. It focuses on Regional Mexican music; in addition to banda music, its playlist includes mariachi and norteño, among others.
  
  ## History
  
  Bandamax was released on December 1, 1996. In the beginning, the channel had its own programs. However, in late 1998, its programming became automated in music videos. In November 2003, the channel was officially launched in the United States. Two years later, in 2005, at the request of the channel's audience, Bandamax again incorporated original production programs.
  
  