MKTV are offering local talent the chance to become the face of the new channel. Work on the set and technicals is on target for the February launch around the 20th, although the exact date and channel number are not released until the day itself, so to catch the 'turn-on' you'll need to keep checking through the more obscure channels on your Sky listing.
We know that amongst the content will be the national basketball league and expect there to be a significant proportion of home shopping. The website has this to say:

One of MKTV's brand value's is 'Engagement'. Communication is our love and business, beyond communication's we want people to connect with us emotionally and intellectually.

Contained within these pages is a means for engagement with the people that really matter - YOU! To start with MKTV is launching a search for talent, titled 'Be The Face'. MKTV is giving you the chance to 'Be the face of MKTV' and land a job as a presenter. We will take hopefuls through a series of challenges and give expert advice and coaching all leading up to a final showcase, where one boy and one girl will be selected as brand new MKTV presenters

What we would like from you is to send us a video clip - no longer than two minutes- describing who you are, what your interests are, what type of show you would most like to present. You can show us your presenting talents, perform a sketch, report a story, but most of all - be yourself! First step is to register your interest by clicking [This link]. Here you will be given a unique reference number, which you will need to attach with your audition tape and will be used for any contact between you and us.

But don't panic if you can't make an audition tape yourself, we are coming to you with our very own 'be the face of MKTV' roadshow. Please indicate when registering that you wish to attend the roadshow by clicking the appropriate box and we will contact you with updates on the locations and dates for the roadshow.