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Virgin Media is continuing its recent run of adding new content to its TV products at no extra cost to subscribers, announcing the launch of two more channels as part of its range of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) offerings/

From today, if you have a Virgin V6, Virgin TV360 or Stream set-top box nestled under your telly, you can tune in to Stingray Classica on channel 296 and Stingray DJAZZ on channel 297.

Stingray Classica is a channel dedicated to the broadcast of classical music, opera and ballet, with Virgin stating it includes 50 world premiers each year from various concert halls, festivals and famous opera houses from around the world. You can also expect documentaries and other programmes around this musical world.

Stingray DJAZZ meanwhile is dedicated to the jazz genre, with concerts, films and documentaries from jazz festivals. Virgin said the channel will also host artist profiles, interviews and reports from backstage.

Virgin Media has spent the past 12 months giving customers new channels, including British Screen Classics, U&Transport, Inside Crime and Haunt TV. Last month, the firm opened up access to its Ultra HD channel (channel 175) for the month of December to all customers, and just last week announced the launch of streaming service Tubi on its platform, also available to new and existing subscribers.

"We are launching two brand new FAST channels to give our customers even more of the best entertainment Virgin TV has to offer," said David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2.

"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!"

To find your new channels, head to the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) using your Virgin remote where they should appear automatically in the channel list.

FAST channels allow Virgin to add linear-style programming to its roster at no extra cost to customers. They sit alongside traditional linear TV and ad-supported on-demand services like Tubi that offer an alternative to more popular on-demand services such as Netflix.

Despite the recent flurry of new channel additions, Virgin Media O2 said it would continue to add more in the coming months to "provide customers with even greater choice, at no extra cost."