Óčko (stylised as Òĉko) is the first Czech music

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, which started broadcasting in 2002. Majority of the audience are teenagers and people from the 12–35 age group. The program consists of

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s of music from all different genres including the latest hits. In addition to regular charts there are special shows, which concentrate only on certain music styles. The program also includes live concerts of Czech as well as foreign singers and bands. There is a big emphasis on

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. Up to 8 hours a day, the program is influenced by the viewers, who can either use

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to vote for songs. Óčko was also one of the first Czech television channels, which started fully broadcasting online. Internet users can therefore watch this channel for free and can choose the video quality to suit their connection speed. The best quality offers

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in 1.3 MB/s.

Óčko Music Awards

Also very popular are the Óčko Music Awards. In this annual events, viewers send

messages to vote in different categories, which are divided into Czech and World. The categories include Best male/female singer, Best band, Best HipHop, Best Rock, Best music video, Best Hard&Heavy, Best R&B, Best

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and also the Best newcomer. The ceremony is gradually gaining prestige.

Shows

Some regular shows: * Madhouse – metal music, talks with bands * Inbox – interviews and talks, presented by

Lenny Trčková Lenny Trčková (born August 5, 1978) is a Czech radio presenter, TV presenter and model. She lives in Prague. She hosts ''Host Óčka'' ("Ocko's guest") and ''Inbox'' TV shows on Czech music channel Óčko. She also hosts ''I.D.'' and ''Ranní ...

* Akcelerace ("acceleration") – music videos "for good mood" * News – new music videos * Trendy Face – professional stylists makeover random people from the street * Cz & Sk – Czech and Slovak music videos * Jízda ("drive") – music videos * No Future – all about

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* 5th element – all about Hip hop * Dojezd ("range") – nonstop music videos chosen by viewers * Frisbee – all about Electro and Dance music * Hitzone 80's –

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* Babylon –

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, blues * BreakOut – less known bands and singers * Cream – news from the music world (concerts, exhibitions, new albums, etc.) * VIP Mix – a celebrity chooses music videos * Official Czech Chart – Czech Top 40 * FlashIn – all about lifestyle (current world trends) *

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– animated series * Hip Hop Don't Stop – Hip hop music * Host Óčka ("Óčko's guest") – interview show, presented by

* Rock therapy – rock music * Pelíšky slavných ("Beds of the famous") – a show similar to MTV's Cribs * T-Music Chart – Viewer's Top 20

Sister channels Óčko

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