SBS South Asian
Q: Why has SBS PopDesi changed its name to SBS South Asian?
A: SBS South Asian better reflects the channel being a one stop destination for all things South Asian across news, current affairs, entertainment, community stories and music in more than 10 languages from the Indian sub continent.
Q: Which SBS language programs feature on SBS South Asian?
A: Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sinhala, Tamil and Urdu, in addition to Bollywood, Bhangra and Nepali music and a Telugu language offering available via podcast, website and social media.
Q: Is the content produced locally?
A: Yes, the content is produced locally, covering a broad range of community, national and global topics relevant to the South Asian Australian community.
Q: How can I listen to SBS South Asian?
A: SBS South Asian language programs are broadcast live from 11:00AM to 6:00PM on weekdays and 5:00PM to 6:00PM on weekends, and is available on demand at any time of the day. Tune in via DAB, digital TV (Channel 305), SBS On Demand and a dedicated YouTube channel, as well as the SBS Audio App and website.
Q: Where can I find the live program schedule?
A: SBS South Asian language programs are broadcast live from 11am to 6pm on weekdays and 5pm to 6pm on weekends. South Asian music mix including Bollywood, Bhangra and Nepali hits are broadcast outside these hours on mornings, evenings and weekends.
| Language | Day and time |
| Bangla | Monday & Thursday 3:00PM |
| Gujarati | Wednesday & Friday 2:00PM |
| Hindi | Monday to Sunday 5:00PM |
| Malayalam | Thursday & Friday 1:00PM |
| Nepali | Tuesday & Thursday 2:00PM |
| Punjabi | Monday to Friday 4:00PM |
| Sinhala | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:00AM |
| Tamil | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12:00PM |
| Urdu | Wednesday & Friday 3:00pm |
Q: What is the new SBS South Asian channel on SBS On Demand?
A: The SBS South Asian channel on SBS On Demand offers audiences a new audio-visualisation experience, providing the same great content but with added visual elements.
Q: What is the new SBS South Asian YouTube channel?
A: The SBS South Asian channel on YouTube offers audiences audio and video content from 10 South Asian language programs and Spice, as well as relevant podcast series like Colours of Cricket.
Q: How can I submit a story/story idea?
SBS Spice
Q: What is SBS Spice?
A: SBS Spice is an exciting new English language digital offering for South Asian Australians aged 20-34, spicing things up with unique perspectives on hot topics ranging from pop culture to politics, aimed at exploring identity, belonging and social change.
Q: Why is SBS Spice produced in English?
A: SBS Spice aims to reach younger South Asians across diverse communities and recognises the high level of English language proficiency amongst this demographic.
Q: Is the content produced locally?
A: Yes, the content is produced locally, covering a broad range of community, national and global topics relevant to the younger South Asian Australian community.
Q: How can I tune into SBS Spice?
A: SBS Spice has a strong presence on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, and most places where you consume your podcasts. It’s also available on the SBS Audio app and website. Find out more from this introductory podcast.
Q: How can I submit a story/story idea?
Music
Q: How can I request a song to be played?
Q: How can I get my music featured ?
