Fast and free: Virgin Media TV customers can enjoy two brand-new FAST channels at no extra cost

Virgin Media O2 is today announcing the launch of two brand-new FAST channels, offering customers the opportunity to immerse themselves in round-the-clock content of the musical world, at no extra cost.

Available to all Virgin TV customers directly via their set-top box, the brand-new FAST channels offer 24/7 access to unmissable musical programming including world premieres, concerts, films and artist interviews.

As part of the new channel line-up, Virgin TV customers will gain access to:

• Stingray Classica (Ch296): Dedicated to classical music, opera, and ballet. For classical music experts, or newcomers to the genre, there is something to suit everyone. Including 50 world premieres a year, recorded at renowned concert halls, festivals and opera houses. The channel also features high quality documentaries, exclusive classical music programming, and weekly premieres.
• Stingray DJAZZ (Ch297): Customer can experience jazz concerts, films, portraits, and documentaries from various venues and festivals. DJAZZ also presents artist profiles, interviews, and backstage reports.

The new channels join the existing 32 FAST channels which include including British Screen Classics, U&Transport, Inside Crime and Haunt TV.

David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said:

“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!”

The new additions to Virgin Media’s TV line up can be found on the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and come as part of the company’s expanding FAST channel offering, providing an alternative and complimentary experience to traditional linear TV.

Virgin Media O2 will continue to evolve its FAST channel offering, adding more fantastic channels that will provide customers with even greater choice, at no extra cost.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

• V6, Virgin TV360 and Stream customers only