''The Punk Show'' was a half hour video block that aired on Thursdays at midnight and Fridays at 4:00 AM on

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and MuchLOUD. The program usually aired a mix of known punk bands and some underground Canadian groups. Sometimes, videos by

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bands would be shown as well. Despite ''The Punk Show'' being the only guaranteed way to watch non-mainstream punk videos on MuchMusic, it was often subject to preemptions during its 12:00 timeslot, usually for a marathon of more demographic-friendly shows, or a re-airing of a previously aired program.

External links

The Punk Show TV Program page on MuchMusic
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