The new channel is available on Vivacom Bulgaria, Telemach Croatia, Telemach Slovenia, Telemach Montenegro, Telemach Bosnia and Herzegovina, SBB Serbia and Net TV Plus…
Marquee TV will bring an expertly curated selection of world-class arts performances and documentaries, spanning classical and contemporary genres.
Edward Humphrey, CEO of Marquee TV:
“This is a significant milestone for Marquee TV as we bring our unique arts and culture programming to linear audiences for the first time. We are delighted to partner with United Group to expand our reach in Central and Eastern Europe, delivering an inclusive and immersive experience that bridges traditional and digital arts viewing. This launch sets a new standard for cultural broadcasting – bold, dynamic, and accessible to all.”
Marquee TV, the global streaming service for arts and culture, and United Group, the leading media group and telecommunications company in Southeast Europe have joined forces to launch Marquee TV’s first-ever linear channel. Previously only available as a Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) service, this expansion into linear broadcasting marks a major step in Marquee TV’s global rollout, bringing premium arts and cultural content to new audiences across Central and Eastern Europe.
Marquee TV curates an extensive collection of world-renowned performances, from the timeless elegance of classical ballet and opera to cutting-edge contemporary dance, theatre, music, and insightful documentaries. Featuring content from prestigious partners such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Houston Ballet, National Theatre of Scotland, and the San Francisco Dance Film Festival, the channel offers an immersive and engaging cultural experience for audiences of all tastes.
The launch of Marquee TV’s linear channel on United Group’s platforms provides viewers in the region with a rich and diverse cultural season, showcasing:
Dance & Ballet – From the grace of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty to the innovation of modern choreography, featuring works by Christian Spuck (Bovary, Winterreise), Hofesh Schechter (Clowns), and Matthew Bourne’s reimagined classics such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty
Opera & Classical Music – Performances of The Marriage of Figaro, Elektra, Madame Butterfly, and The Magic Flute, as well as concerts by Sir Simon Rattle and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and exclusive Marquee Originals like Behind the Symphony: Mahler 1 & Beethoven’s 7 with Sir Antonio Pappano
Theatre – Shakespearean masterpieces (Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, The Tempest), alongside classics like Death of a Salesman and The Master Builder
Documentaries & Cultural Insights – Fascinating explorations of the arts, including John Cage: Journeys in Sound and Maestras: The Long Journey of Women to the Podium
Jazz & Modern Sounds – Featuring performances from award-winning artists such as Ezra Collective, Snarky Puppy, and Steam Down
The Marquee TV channel is now available to audiences on Vivacom Bulgaria, Telemach Croatia, Telemach Slovenia, Telemach Montenegro, Telemach Bosnia and Herzegovina, SBB Serbia and Net TV, further complementing the platform’s global SVOD offering across web, mobile, and smart TV devices.
Suzana Radošević, Content Management Director of United Group:
“We are delighted to expand our content portfolio with the addition of Marquee TV on our EON platform across Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and for NetTV Plus users globally. By including premium arts and cultural programming such as Opera, Ballet, and other great artistic performances, we are ensuring that our audiences have access to diverse, high-quality content that enriches their viewing experience. This partnership reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving preferences of our users across the region.”
For more information, visit marquee.tv.
