Virgin Radio International
Virgin Radio International is the international Virgin radio brand network, operating through regional partnerships and brand licensing. Virgin’s directory reported more than 60 stations as of July 2026, with different local operators and programming.
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Key facts
Origins: Virgin’s music and radio brand
Radio extends Virgin’s music and entertainment heritage into an international station network. The international brand platform is distinct from each country’s broadcasting licences and operating companies.[1]
July 2026International network
The official brand page reported more than 60 stations in July 2026 across markets in Europe, North America and the Middle East. This is a dated count of branded stations, not a count of wholly owned Virgin GroupVirgin GroupVirgin Group is an investment and brand group originating in the record business established by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in 1970. Its network spans aviation, travel, hospitality, health, telecommunications, finance and spaceflight. Virgin-branded businesses have distinct ownership and operating arrangements.Open the full entry companies.[1]
Operating model: Local operation and brand support
The international platform provides brand partnerships and support while stations handle programming, advertising and digital distribution in their local markets. The UK station is related to the network but does not operate every Virgin-branded station worldwide.[1]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Virgin Radio International: Official link: https://www.virginradio.com/ (opens in a new window).[1]
Richard BransonRichard BransonRichard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group. Beginning with a youth magazine and mail-order records, he expanded into aviation, leisure, telecommunications, finance and commercial spaceflight. He also founded Virgin Unite and is known for ballooning expeditions and his 2021 suborbital flight.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson (opens in a new window).[1][2]
Virgin MegastoreVirgin MegastoreVirgin Megastore is an entertainment and lifestyle retail brand originating in Virgin’s music retail business. Its history connects to Richard Branson, Nik Powell and the early record shops; contemporary regional businesses sell music, books, electronics, games and lifestyle products.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-companies/virgin-megastore (opens in a new window).[1][3]
Virgin Group: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/ (opens in a new window).[1][4]
Virgin RecordsVirgin RecordsVirgin Records is a record label originating in the UK from Richard Branson and Nik Powell’s early Virgin music business. Launched as a label in 1973, it became associated with artists including Mike Oldfield and the Sex Pistols and later entered EMI and Universal Music ownership.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virginrecords.com/ (opens in a new window).[1][5]