Stingray Digital Group Snaps Up 4K Channel

MONTREAL: Stingray Digital Group has acquired the Festival 4K channel, which has an international customer base.

Festival 4K is a 4K Ultra HD channel that is available to more than 7 million subscribers currently under contract. Festival 4K broadcasts a range of live performances, including concerts, theater productions, operas, circus shows and festivals. Among the pay-TV providers carrying Festival 4K are VOO in Belgium, Free in France and Vodafone in Spain.

“Following the introduction of Stingray Ambiance in 4K in September 2015, we are excited to add Festival 4K as a complement to our product offering,” said Mathieu Péloquin, the senior VP of marketing and communications for Stingray. “The demand for expertly curated cultural programming in 4K UHD quality is growing exponentially worldwide. Festival 4K’s superior resolution provides viewers with the incredible experience of being front-row-center at the world’s best concerts, festivals, circus shows and events.”