Press Releases 2006
BCI SIGNS CONTRACT WITH CHANNEL 6
27th March 06
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has today (March 27th) signed a ten year content contract with Channel 6 Broadcasting Limited (trading as Channel 6) under Section 41 (Cable /MMD content contract) of the Broadcasting Act, 2001.
Channel 6 will provide a broad format entertainment service aimed primarily at the under 35 age group. Its programming will include interactive music, magazine-style programmes, movies, drama and comedy. The service will also include local programming on topical matters exploring all aspects of modern Irish culture including fashion, music and film.
The service will commence broadcasting this Thursday March 30 th. It will broadcast initially for 12 hours per day Monday – Friday, and 15 hours on a Saturday and Sunday. Distribution will be via NTL and Chorus analogue and digital platforms.
Speaking at the contract signing, Conor J. Maguire, Chairperson of the BCI said, “We are delighted to sign today’s contract with Channel 6. The station will offer its viewers a specifically targeted alternative entertainment source and will add to the diversity of services currently available. We wish Channel 6 every success in the years ahead.”
Pat Donnelly, Executive Chairman of Channel 6 said, “We are delighted to sign the contract with the BCI today and we look forward to offering viewers and advertisers a home grown, exciting, new national alternative by opening up the Irish television market. Viewers can now expect a vibrant programming schedule that showcases the best of international and local talent and critically, offers viewers an attractive, Irish choice from Thursday evening onwards.”
Channel 6 was represented at the signings by Michael Murphy and Pat Donnelly, directors of the company while Conor J. Maguire, Chairperson and Ciarán Kissane , Acting Secretary to the Board, signed on behalf of the Commission.
Contact details for the station:
Address: Marine House, Clanwilliam Court , Dublin 2.
Tel: 01 405 3853 Email: info@channel6.ie.
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For further information please contact:
Catherine Logan or Aoife Clabby
Fleishman Hillard BCI
01 6188462 or 086 8114785 01 6441200