Virgin Media TV viewers can now enjoy two new free-to-watch channels, Stingray Classica (Ch296) and Stingray DJAZZ (Ch297), just in time for the holiday TV binge. These channels, known as FAST channels, offer a variety of musical content such as world premieres, concerts, films, and artist interviews, broadcasting around the clock for continuous entertainment.
Stingray Classica (Ch296) focuses on classical music, opera, and ballet, catering to both enthusiasts and newcomers with 50 annual world premieres from renowned venues. The channel also includes top-notch documentaries, exclusive classical music programs, and weekly premieres.
For jazz lovers, Stingray DJAZZ (Ch297) features jazz concerts, films, portraits, and documentaries from diverse venues and festivals, along with artist profiles, interviews, and behind-the-scenes reports.
These new music channels expand Virgin’s existing lineup of 32 FAST channels like British Screen Classics, U&Transport, Inside Crime, and Haunt TV, all accessible through Virgin’s set-top boxes via the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, expressed excitement about the launch, stating, “We are introducing two new FAST channels to provide our customers with even more high-quality entertainment. By adding these channels, we aim to enhance our offerings and cater to a wider audience, offering classical music, jazz concerts, and artist interviews for all music enthusiasts to enjoy.”