Virgin-Eurovision Cable Channels

1995-2012


Virgin Group and European Broadcasting Union decided to launch international cable and satellite channels under the VECC umbrella in late August of 1995, shortly after the 40th Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, Ireland. The cable channels are formed to broadcast and promote content produced by EBU members and sometimes the Virgin companies. They also had international broadcasting rights to PBS shows, including The Joy of Painting.

2012-present


In 2015, Turner-Visa Media Entertainment Group acquired VECC. They made a contract with Virgin Group and EBU that allowed the group to use VECC's name and content until 2019. Has the new owner satisfy their needs, the contract will be extended by one year.