Virgin Media TV has introduced two new channels, Stingray Classica (Ch296) and Stingray DJAZZ (Ch297), just in time for the holiday season. These channels are free to watch and cater to music enthusiasts, offering a variety of content such as world premieres, concerts, films, and artist interviews. With programming available around the clock, viewers can enjoy entertainment at any time.
Stingray Classica (Ch296) focuses on classical music, opera, and ballet, providing a diverse selection for both aficionados and newcomers to the genre. The channel showcases 50 world premieres annually, recorded at prestigious concert halls and opera houses. Additionally, it features high-quality documentaries, exclusive classical music content, and weekly premieres.
For jazz enthusiasts, Stingray DJAZZ (Ch297) offers a range of jazz concerts, films, portraits, and documentaries from different venues and festivals. The channel also includes artist profiles, interviews, and behind-the-scenes reports.
These new music channels complement Virgin’s existing lineup of 32 FAST channels, such as British Screen Classics, U&Transport, Inside Crime, and Haunt TV. Customers can access these channels through Virgin’s set-top boxes via the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) as part of the company’s growing FAST channel selection.
David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, expressed excitement about the launch, emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing top-notch entertainment. Bouchier stated, “We are launching two brand new FAST channels to give our customers even more of the best entertainment Virgin TV has to offer. We’re always looking to offer our customers handpicked channels to broaden our offering which is why we’ve added two more to the mix. From classical music to jazz concerts and artist interviews, the new channels offer something for all music fans to enjoy!”